Tech Swamp

ACT | The App Association
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Listen to monthly episodes of Tech Swamp for global tech policy and business headlines, tidbits of tech history, and topical policy deep-dives on legislation and regulation in the U.S., EU, UK, and around the globe!

  1. 2월 19일

    Global Digital Rules and the EU Ripple Effects for Startups & Small Tech

    Tech Swamp is back with a timely conversation on what’s shaping curated online marketplace regulation and how some of the rules set in Europe are shaping rules worldwide. We’re joined by our EU policy manager, Maria Goikoetxea Gomez de Segura, to help break down why curated online marketplaces matter for small teams, what’s still evolving under the DMA implementation, what to watch as the EU debates digital simplification, and why standard-essential patent licensing matters as AI and IoT-related standards continue to emerge.

    38분

  2. 1월 26일

    Connected Health 2026: A Global Update

    • We’re going global on connected health with a deep dive on how policy decisions in the U.S., EU, and UK shape whether innovators can build, deploy, and scale the tools patients rely on. We’re joined by Taylor Downs, ACT senior policy manager, for a focused conversation on the WEAR IT Act and what expanded HSA/FSA eligibility could mean for access to wearable-enabled health tech in the United States. Later on, your regular Tech Swamp hosts give a roundup of key global developments tied to standards, interoperability, and the tech policy shifts that determine whether connected health startups can actually scale at home and across borders.

    30분

  3. 2025. 12. 18.

    2026 Tech Policy Forecast

    We’re delivering a 2026 Tech Policy Forecast for small tech innovators around the globe. We break down what to expect from 2025 into 2026, the policy debates emerging across the EU, UK, and U.S., and how and why legislation drafted without startups and SMEs becomes a real barrier to building, scaling, and raising capital. From online safety and encryption to age verification, curated online marketplaces and competition proposals, AI governance, and the standards and SEP landscape, we map what to watch and what it means for the digital economy in the year ahead.

    1시간 4분

  4. 2025. 11. 25.

    2025 Tech Policy Year in Review: Regulation, Innovation, and the Future of Small Tech

    In this month’s episode, we’re taking you through our 2025 Tech Policy Year in Review. From encryption and age verification to competition rules, AI implementation, and the fast-moving standard-essential patent (SEP) landscape, we break down the global policy shifts that shaped the year for small developers. We’re zooming in on what changed across the EU, UK, and U.S., how these rules impacted innovation and access to capital, and what it all means for the digital economy heading into 2026.

    22분

  5. 2025. 10. 31.

    Digital Safety Depends on Encryption

    Encryption isn’t just a privacy tool; it’s the thing standing between your personal life and the people who would exploit it. And right now, governments around the world are debating whether to weaken it. This episode breaks down why that matters. We’re joined by developer and ACT | The App Association founder Mike Sax to talk about what encryption actually does, why it’s essential for protecting kids and families online, and how current proposals in the EU, UK, and U.S. could reshape the safety of the internet itself. If encryption is the lock on your digital front door, the question today is: Why are so many people arguing to take that lock off?

    33분

  6. 2025. 09. 18.

    Talk Like A(I) Pirate Day

    Ahoy, mateys! We’re celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a special mini-episode. But instead of eye patches and parrots, we’re talking about real piracy...the kind that steals music, apps, and code. We’re joined by ACT | The App Association's president, (Captain) Morgan Reed, to dig into the history of Talk Like a Pirate Day and why piracy and intellectual property protections matter now more than ever, especially in the age of AI.

    18분

  7. 2025. 09. 05.

    SEPstember: Standards, Global Innovation, and What’s at Stake

    In the evolving age of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and emerging technologies, the standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing process can significantly impact whether startups have a fair shot or face new barriers. In this episode, we explore how the global SEP licensing landscape affects small innovators, from their ability to launch new products and attract investment, to the risks of regulatory approaches that drive up compliance costs instead of lowering barriers. You’ll hear what’s at stake for startups and small tech in the SEP licensing space, and why getting it right is critical for the future of innovation.

    42분

  8. 2025. 07. 30.

    The Digital Decade: How SMEs are Powering Europe’s Innovation Potential

    How are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and scaleups driving progress toward the EU’s Digital Decade goals? Hear directly from the startups and businesses behind the wheel as ACT | The App Association’s Maria Goikoetxea moderates a discussion with member company representatives examining how targeted, innovation-friendly policies can help amplify their impact and boost European competitiveness. Representatives of member companies will include Jonas Almeling, Ecosystem Entrepreneur and ACT EU Ambassador, Jason Culloty, CEO of Skillsvista, and Federico Roviglioni, COO of Bufaga. Note on Audio Quality: We experienced some unexpected microphone issues toward the end of the live panel discussion, resulting in lower volume levels, especially during the final few minutes. We recommend checking out the full transcript in our show notes for anything you may have missed. Thanks for tuning in, and we appreciate your patience!

    40분
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Listen to monthly episodes of Tech Swamp for global tech policy and business headlines, tidbits of tech history, and topical policy deep-dives on legislation and regulation in the U.S., EU, UK, and around the globe!

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    2018년 - 2026년
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