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Tech Talks

Welcome to Tech Talks (A Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership). We explore the stories behind the most recognisable names in industry and the startups you’re yet to hear from. The innovation, cultural transformation and investment stories driving technology with host David Savage. If you’re interested in the latest ideas on AI, data, cyber-security this is the show for you. Follow and join the conversation. Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology

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00:32:59

Is Your AI Guardrail Solving One Problem and Creating...

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2026/08/07

Two-thirds of office workers now use AI tools IT never approved. PagerDuty's Chief AI Officer, João Freitas, explains why: guardrails are being built for an ecosystem that changes monthly, and the abstraction layers meant to fix 'Shadow AI' raise a harder question underneath.. data sovereignty. We also dig into the AI cost reckoning: why boards have moved past “are we using AI” to demanding real return on investment, and what that means for your AI stack.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on

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00:30:11

The Truth Behind Being a Social Media Star: Food...

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2026/08/05

When Laurence Benson got stranded in Bali with no income, he turned to TikTok. He has built a massive following, but soon realised that accepting brand deals destroyed his authenticity. In this episode, we unpack the hidden human costs of creator burnout, the danger of using Al to replace your own ideas, and why he's refusing sponsorships as he restarts his journey in America.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of

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00:22:42

The Truth About AI Productivity: Why Complex Work...

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2026/08/03

We're told AI saves time, so why is complex work taking longer? Foxit's Evan Reiss joins David Savage to unpack an emerging “productivity gap,” where AI speeds up simple tasks but buries knowledge workers in hours of verification. They dig into the hidden long-term token costs of agentic models, why workflow redesign matters more than adoption numbers, and why hiring is shifting toward critical thinking over tool fluency.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered

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00:25:17

Is Chasing AI Efficiency Costing Marketers Their Trust?

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2026/07/31

Meta keeps pushing brands toward AI-generated visuals. Gozney's answer was to pour real paint over their pizza ovens instead. Head of Growth Kirsty Tansey joins David Savage to unpack why Gozney refuses to optimise for the next purchase, and chase the next cook instead. Today's episode asks: in a world flooded with AI content, has authenticity become Gozney's real product?WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global

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00:39:39

The Truth About Token Maxing: Why Your AI ROI Is an...

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2026/07/29

For years, we've measured developer productivity in isolation.Now "token maxing" is pouring kerosene on the fire, creating "agent anarchy" as individuals build local solutions that fragment enterprise systems. SnapLogic CTO Jeremiah Stone explains why optimising for individual AI output is the wrong metric, and why systemic thinking (not token spend) actually drives ROI. We unpack the hidden costs of AI sprawl, and why the biggest gains come from redesigning business

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00:26:45

Is Your Global Footprint Actually Costing You the...

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2026/07/27

Setting up a legal entity abroad used to take 18 months and a small fortune in lawyers. Now enterprise companies are quietly reversing course, closing entities while keeping their best global talent. Charlotte Johnson, RVP at Pebl, joins the podcast to talk about "entity rationalisation," and how an AI model trained on 186 countries' worth of employment law is changing workforce planning. However, the one place she refuses to let AI anywhere near: letting someone go.WhatsApp us your

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00:27:11

The Truth About Renting Someone Else's AI

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2026/07/24

Today's episode features Checkatrade CEO Jambu Palaniappan, talking about why AI ownership, not AI adoption, is the real boardroom question. He explains why five or six US tech companies still control most of the ecosystem, why open-source alternatives can't come fast enough, and why every business betting on someone else's model is quietly taking on someone else's risk. This episode is a sharp look at what "data sovereignty" actually means for a company that isn't

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00:22:44

The ROI of the Shaky Camera: How to Unlock The Real...

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2026/07/22

Brands spend fortunes on polished studio shoots, yet modern consumers crave raw, unpolished authenticity to make purchasing decisions. In this episode, Klaviyo's Brett Bernstein unpacks why user-generated content (UGC) consistently outperforms highly produced media. We explore the psychology of trust, why the "shaky camera" aesthetic drives conversions, and how bringing real-time social signals into your CRM finally unlocks the true ROI of your social media efforts.WhatsApp us your

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00:27:23

This Chief Marketing Officer Has Thrown Out a 20-Year...

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2026/07/20

After 20 years in marketing, Klaviyo Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Domenici realised her traditional playbook was dead. In this episode, she reveals why she’s completely restructuring her teams to work alongside AI agents. We explore the transition from content writers to "content architects", the importance of a human-in-the-loop, and why the most valuable skill today isn't experience,it's the willingness to experiment. Dive into the reality of building an AI-first marketing

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00:34:05

Ravi Malick Explains Why Measuring AI Usage Will...

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2026/07/17

Many companies measure AI success by usage alone, but Box's CTO Ravi Malick says that's a trap that can sabotage your rollout, pushing teams to burn budgets just to look innovative.In this episode Ravi Malick makes the case for a "clean sheet" approach: rethinking workflows instead of bolting AI onto old ones. We explore why real transformation shows up on the balance sheet, how Box tracks success differently by department, and his two-phase strategy: first letting "a thousand

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00:32:01

Why This Venture Creator Builds Deep Tech Companies...

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2026/07/15

In this episode, we explore the reality of building deep tech companies that solve massive societal problems. with cofouder and entrepreneur Dom Falcão.Deep Science Ventures challenges the traditional entrepreneurial narrative of "fail fast," explaining why deep-tech startups should be built to never pivot. We discuss their unique outcome-driven framework, the world’s first PhD program for founder-scientists, and why the cliché that scientists can’t be CEOs is fundamentally wrong.WhatsApp

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00:31:14

From Quantum Lab to VC: Rethinking Who Funds the Future

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2026/07/13

Ion Hauer didn’t plan to be a venture capitalist; he started in a quantum physics lab. Today, as a Principal at Apex Ventures, he uses scientific rigor to cut through deep tech hype. In this episode, we discuss why the real AI opportunity lies in the "plumbing," the truth about Europe's fragmented tech ecosystem, and why the best investors are often scientists.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and

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00:30:13

Why Your Team Treating AI Like a Human Continues to...

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2026/07/10

Generative AI sounds confident, but it's fundamentally probabilistic, more like a weather app than a calculator. In this episode, Dr. Pravi Devineni, Lead AI Scientist at Duke Energy, explains why anthropomorphizing AI is holding back enterprise adoption. We discuss the critical gap in "AI literacy," why fear is stalling ROI, and who is ultimately accountable when the algorithm gets it wrong. If you’re deploying AI, this is the human side you can't ignore.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on

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00:39:36

Worried About Spiralling AI Costs? Don't Limit...

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2026/07/08

When Fiverr's CTO Yossi Levin decided to equip his entire company with Al tools, he didn't set spending limits. Instead, he made cost visibility the only rule. In this episode, Yossi reveals the human reality of going Al- native, the hidden costs of non-developer prompt mistakes, and why the most critical future skill isn't coding, it's context. We break down the real ROI of Al, beyond just generating more code.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey

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00:28:17

The Truth About Agent Sprawl (And Why Bigger AI Isn't...

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2026/07/06

Every app now offers an AI agent, leading to a new enterprise nightmare: "agent sprawl". In this episode, David sits down with Franny Hsiao, Salesforce’s EMEA AI Architects Lead, to unpack the hidden risks of uncoordinated AI ecosystems. They explore why continuous learning is vital for C-suite leaders, the growing need for "Frugal AI," and why preserving human judgment is our ultimate competitive advantage.

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00:33:21

Don't Let Science-Fiction Ruin Your Growth Strategy

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2026/07/03

In this episode, David sits down with Mick Costigan, who leads Salesforce Futures, to explore how leaders can anticipate and shape the future of technology. We unpack why AI "hallucinations" are actually a powerful tool for strategic foresight and why the impending rise of personal AI agents will force companies to move from transactional interactions to genuine customer relationships.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global

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00:17:57

From HR to Solution Engineer: Rethinking Who Belongs...

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2026/07/01

How do you go from a junior HR role to a Solution Engineer? In this episode, Izzy Power shares her unconventional journey into tech. We unpack how AI is reducing her admin from hours to minutes, the pressing need to be "intentional" with that saved time, and why the tech industry must rethink how it trains entry-level talent before we accidentally pull up the drawbridge on the next generation.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the

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00:34:56

From Catford to an MBE: Ashleigh Ainsley is Working...

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2026/06/29

Ashleigh Ainsley, MBE and co-founder of Colorintech, joins David Savage to uncover the uncomfortable truths about the technology sector's diversity problem. They discuss why venture capital is leaving money on the table by ignoring underrepresented founders, the hidden biases in AI, and why a lack of data means structural barriers remain unaddressed. Discover what it really takes to open the door for the next generation of leaders.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech

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00:27:10

Luis Blando Explains Why You Don't Need a Ferrari to...

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2026/06/26

AI innovation is moving at breakneck speed, but are organizations keeping up?Luis Blando (OutSystems' Chief Product and Technology Officer) argues that scaling AI isn't just about deploying expensive models, it’s a massive cultural transformation. We explore the "terrible" tension between innovation and governance, why businesses just need a good old bicycle instead of a Ferrari to solve most problems, and how unlocking unstructured data is the secret to ending AI

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00:22:51

The Truth About Cultural Change in a 100-Year-Old...

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2026/06/24

When Lucy Donaldson left the highly-regulated finance world to become CIO of Globus, a 100-year-old travel brand, she didn't just face a technology upgrade, she faced a massive cultural shift. In this episode, Lucy reveals why true legacy modernisation relies on people before platforms, how a master data foundation enables AI success, and why "shadow AI" presents a new governance challenge. Discover the human decisions driving legacy transformation.WhatsApp us your comments and

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