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Tech Talks

Tech Talks (The Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership) - A podcast that probes the minds of technology leaders. Join us as we delve deep into the startup stories, financing, growth, innovation, and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry with host, David Savage. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com

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00:20:47

Will Your Next Chief Financial Officer Be A Human?

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2025/11/07

In today's episode David is joined by founder and entrepreneur Megan Caywood Cooper.Starling Bank and Barclays veteran Megan (Forbes 30 Under 30) details banking’s shift to Agentic AI.She explains why AI agents are moving beyond prediction to take autonomous action, becoming the "CFO in your pocket" for consumers and managing complex tasks like liquidity for banks. We discuss the challenge of risk aversion in legacy institutions and why the people who use AI will take the jobs of those

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00:27:31

How The Cloud Market Is Being Fundamentally 'Reset'

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2025/11/05

The criteria for choosing a cloud partner has fundamentally changed: AI is trumping all previous discussions. On today's podcast Google Cloud’s Chief Revenue Officer Matt Renner joins David to explain why the underlying technology is the real story in financial services. We explore why 90-95% of early generative AI proofs of concept failed, why compliance is the primary regulatory focus for banks, and how Google Cloud is differentiating itself as a solution provider.Download your copy of the

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00:28:15

Money20/20: Navigating Trust, Tokenization, and a...

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2025/11/03

David is joined by three FinTech leaders to unpack the urgent themes emerging at Money20/20 in Las Vegas. Richard Winston (Slalom), Sonya Cléroux (Interpolitan Money) and Joseph Dormani (Thomson Reuters Ventures) discuss AI governance, tokenization, and the Gen Z imperative.The podcast delves into why building trust is central to AI adoption, requiring systems with consistent, reliable, and predictable outputs. We explore the rise of new payment rails and tokenized assets, contrasting this shift

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00:25:36

The Truth About Scaling AI to the Corner Shop:...

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2025/10/22

Willem Ave, Square's Global Head of Product, joins host David Savage to discuss Square's evolution from a card reader to an ecosystem of banking and software. Together they unpack the strategy behind bringing advanced AI tools (like virtual CFOs and CMOs) to small, independent businesses helping drive economic empowerment. Willem explains how Square balances rapid feature growth with the commitment to simple, design-led experiences that sellers can trust.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the

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00:30:02

Climate Policy, AI, and ROI: Why the Market Demands...

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2025/10/20

On today's podcast Georgie Steele (CTO and Co-founder of Maven) discusses turning complex climate policy into actionable business intelligence. She reveals how Maiven navigates resistence/indifference towards sustainability by focusing on commercial ROI and adapting to shifting local regulations. Georgie also shares insights on fostering an 'AI-first' culture, enabling non-technical teams with "vibe coding", and addresses the critical need for senior engineers to oversee

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00:24:54

The Storytelling Trade-Off: AI, Human Decisions, and...

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2025/10/17

Filmmaking is being democratised, with the barrier to entry lowered by affordable tech. Chris Elliott, co-founder of Sound & Colour Films, explores the high-stakes trade-off: how generative AI allows in-house teams to achieve more, but simultaneously threatens to cannibalise the professional creative industry. Ultimately, Chris argues that the enduring value lies not in the tools, but in the human fundamentals of connecting with people and telling a story.To watch Chris, Rick and the teams work

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00:19:11

The Open AI Bet: Why NetSuite Built Trust Into the...

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2025/10/10

Senior VP Brian Chess reveals NetSuite’s architectural bet on open AI: moving beyond quick wins to build trust into the core ERP system. We explore the leadership decision to enable external models (like ChatGPT/Claude) via the AI Connector Service. Brian also discusses the challenge of proving AI ROI to the CFO and why organizational experimentation is key in a rapidly evolving landscape.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out

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00:26:42

Meet The Real Don Draper Who Now Supercharges The...

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2025/10/08

Cyrus Vantoch-Wood launched Insurgent to create investment-ready ventures in the regenerative space. He explains why the sustainable sector suffers from a lack of trust and political headwinds. For Cyrus, the only solution to the climate crisis is profit. He reveals how Insurgent applies "impact design" to ensure that businesses (even those operating in unusual verticals, like death) can meet the needs of the planet and the demands of the market.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading

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00:30:25

Best Friends to Co-Founders: The Partnership That...

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2025/10/03

From a chance decision made while one co-founder was stuck cycling in Georgia, SimpleStudy was born. Founders Phillip Mckenna and Oisin Devoy (childhood friends from rural West Cork) share how they built an exam platform serving over 60 exams in countries from Brazil to Australia. They discuss rejecting B2B advice to focus on students, leveraging AI to scale, and how their contrasting skills as "two different types of nerd" became their greatest asset.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared,

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00:30:28

ARM's Will Abbey: From Ghana to Silicon Valley, a...

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2025/09/29

What shapes a global tech leader? ARM's CCO Will Abbey shares his journey from Ghana to the UK and California. He discusses ARM's role in a fragmented world, the challenge of closing the AI skills gap, and how technology can deliver real impact in Africa.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:26:24

Why I Keep Coming Back to Entrepreneurship, Even When...

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2025/09/26

Veronica (founder of Valumia) is a seasoned entrepreneur who has returned to the startup world after a previous venture came to an end. In this candid conversation, she shares the untold story of her journey, from the emotional toll of being a founder to her new mission to expose sustainability risks like modern slavery, conflict, and biodiversity loss.This episode unpacks the hidden vulnerabilities that SMEs face with an average of 800 suppliers, why current software solutions are failing, and how

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00:23:20

Fashion’s Whiplash: Kathleen Chan on AI, Tariffs &...

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2025/09/24

“The 100% tariffs have poured fuel on an already raging fire… it’s put this whiplash effect into every sourcing manager and production team.”Kathleen Chan, CEO & Founder of CalicoGlobal apparel supply chains are “very, very broken.” Kathleen Chan is out to fix them. As founder of Calico, she’s building an AI-driven “force multiplier” to bring resilience, speed, and clarity to one of the world’s most volatile industries.In this conversation with David Savage, Kathleen shares:How tariffs and

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00:28:11

Beyond the Warehouse: Glovo’s Sacha Michaud on...

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2025/09/19

“80% of what we buy is already in our city, we just don’t have visibility.”Sacha Michaud, Co-founder of Glovo.David Savage sits down with Sacha to explore how Glovo is building hyper-local, multi-category marketplaces across 23 countries, challenging warehouse-centric e-commerce. We dig into the human decisions behind European scale, operating speed, and culture.What we cover:Why local-first can beat warehouse-only modelsBuilding and operating multi-category marketplacesSpeed over perfection:

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00:25:42

The Truth About Voice AI: Wispr Flow’s Tanay Kothari...

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2025/09/17

“Part of the reason I push so hard is imposter syndrome. If it went away, I might chill out, and I don’t want that.”Tanay Kothari, CEO & Co-founder of Wispr FlowWhat if speaking to your computer felt as natural as chatting with a friend? That’s the vision behind Wispr Flow, the voice AI rewriting 20 years of clunky dictation tools.In this episode, David Savage sits down with Tanay to explore:How Wispr cuts typing time in half and even optimises AI promptsThe 7 failed iterations before the

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00:25:06

When AI Drafts Your Contracts: Ryan Lisk on Trust,...

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2025/09/15

“If you’re working to a cookie-cutter legal template, AI deserves to take your job.” Ryan Lisk, Founder of Hybrid LegalRyan started Hybrid Legal at just 21 to make legal services plain-speaking, affordable, and human-centred for SMEs. Now, he’s confronting the sector’s biggest disruption: AI-drafted contracts.In this episode, David Savage and Ryan explore:Real cases where AI contracts went dangerously wrongThe difference between templates and true legal nuanceWhy trust and accessibility must anchor

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00:25:28

From 'Tuna Can Period' Scarcity to Hypergrowth:...

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2025/09/10

Today's guest Miha Jagodic, co-founder and CEO of Bloq.It, recounts the journey of transforming his startup from its challenging "tuna can period" (a time characterized by extremely limited resources and relentless early development efforts) into one of Europe's hottest and fastest-growing companies. Bloq.It provides an end-to-end parcel locker solution, revolutionizing last-mile delivery by offering a convenient and cost-effective alternative to home delivery, which is

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00:28:27

Revolutionizing Indie Film: Christopher Lombardi's...

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2025/09/08

In this episode, host David Savage chats with Christopher Lombardi, a filmmaker and practicing doctor, about his groundbreaking work on "Princess Halle and the Jester (director's cut)." This film is described as the first fully generative AI-enhanced indie feature film. Lombardi explains how generative AI was leveraged not to create entire narratives from scratch, but to significantly enhance the film's environments, expand its scope, add digital crowds, and make the animation of

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00:24:28

Britain's £44 Billion AI Future: Is Everyone Included?

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2025/09/05

Secretary of State Peter Kyle MP discusses Britain's record £44 billion AI investment, detailing a strategic vision to ensure the technology revolution empowers all parts of the country through infrastructure, widespread skills training, and a balanced approach to regulation, aiming for an inclusive 'Goldilocks moment' where creativity is the only limit.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions

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00:22:45

This Tech Founder Followed the Buddhist Path to Bring...

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2025/09/03

What does it take to teach mindfulness to children in a world full of digital distractions? This week, David Savage speaks with Yvonne Knap, founder of StarKid, a company dedicated to making meditation accessible for kids through engaging, puppet-based cartoons. Yvonne shares the profound inspiration from her studies with Buddhist monks in Thailand that led her to realize the direct impact mindfulness could have on young lives. She delves into StarKid's innovative approach to content creation,

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00:27:43

The CapCut for Music: Overtune's Blueprint for...

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2025/09/01

Host David Savage sits down with Overtune founder Sigi Arnason and investor Nick Gatfield to explore the democratization of music creation. Discover how Overtune aims to be the "CapCut for Music," empowering aspiring artists and content creators to produce and release high-quality music in minutes, even without technical expertise. The discussion unpacks the platform's assistive AI features, emphasizing user control and creative involvement over full automation, much like adding an

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