Tech Talks

Nash Squared
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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

  1. Why the ‘Strava for Women’ Pivoted to Basic Safety First

    5H AGO

    Why the ‘Strava for Women’ Pivoted to Basic Safety First

    Former four-time British Champion pistol shooter Anna Rehfisch realised early in her athletic career that sports programming, nutrition, and coaching were entirely built on male defaults. When she set out to build Joyna (envisioned as the "Strava for women") her initial passion and primary goal was to integrate menstrual cycle analytics into training, helping women optimise their performance and understand periods of high injury risk. However, through customer feedback, Anna discovered a much more urgent demand. A need for basic safety. Too many women avoid exercising outdoors for fear of harassment or worse.   Recognising that existing fitness apps base their routing on male-skewed user activity, where a route might be deemed "safe" simply because a group of men ran it, she made the decision to pivot the product roadmap. Joyna delayed the cycle analytics to prioritise building a first-of-its-kind algorithm that generates well-lit, low-crime, and low-isolation routes from scratch, empowering women to exercise outside with confidence. Watch ‘The AI Skills Paradox: AI is scaling, skills are not’ and join the conversation and add your voice: https://lnkd.in/eCNUDh-2WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    28 min
  2. The Hiring Shift: Why Critical Thinking Beats Experience in the AI Era

    3D AGO

    The Hiring Shift: Why Critical Thinking Beats Experience in the AI Era

    As AI reshapes the workplace, how do you prepare non-technical teams for the future?  David Savage sits down with Malgorzata Perfeniuk, Chief People Officer at Impress, to explore the real impact on people of AI integration. They discuss why critical thinking is now more valuable than traditional experience, how to overcome internal resistance to new tech, and the shift from fearing job replacement to enabling human potential. One Monday we launch our latest ‘Tech Flix’ documentary, “The AI Skills Paradox”. Head over to the film website to watch the film when it’s available. WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    31 min
  3. Is AI Breaking Recruitment and Harming the Talent Pool?Is AI Breaking Recruitment and Harming the Talent Pool?

    5D AGO

    Is AI Breaking Recruitment and Harming the Talent Pool?Is AI Breaking Recruitment and Harming the Talent Pool?

    AI is changing how we work, but what is it doing to how we hire? Josh Nesbitt, CTO at Genio, reveals the human cost of the AI-native developer boom. As we (Harvey Nash) gear up for the launch of our documentary looking at the impact the boom in clamour for 'AI skills' is having; we discuss the reality of entry-level tech roles, why 500 CV application pools are breaking recruitment, and his urgent concern for diversity in the AI era. Discover why human interpersonal skills are the ultimate differentiator for tomorrow’s engineers. WhatsApp us your questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    27 min
  4. The Launch Decision That Sparked Cease-and-Desist Letters: Regulating a $95B Industry

    MAR 2

    The Launch Decision That Sparked Cease-and-Desist Letters: Regulating a $95B Industry

    Medical aesthetics is a $95 billion industry, yet it remains shockingly under-regulated. Shirin Krall, founder of MARBL, set out to change this by building an AI-enabled marketplace that identifies safe, high-quality clinics. But doing the right thing for consumers sparked unexpected backlash and cease-and-desist letters from the industry. David Savage explores Shirin's pivot from Revolut, the human impact of opaque tech, and why founders should tackle hard, societal challenges instead of trendy problems. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    31 min
  5. Inside the Seismic Legal Fight That Just Rewrote the Rules for AI

    FEB 27

    Inside the Seismic Legal Fight That Just Rewrote the Rules for AI

    Not every decision that shapes the future of technology happens in a coding sprint. Some unfold slowly, over years and years, and end up in the highest court. Today, we’re looking at a landmark moment for UK innovation. When Emotional Perception AI was told they couldn't patent their artificial neural network, it wasn't just a setback for one company, it threatened to stifle investment and value across the entire tech sector. Our guest, patent attorney Bruce Dearling, architected the arguments that took this fight all the way to the Supreme Court.  We unpack the human resilience behind this legal battle, the friction between government policy and real-world startup funding, and why dragging 50-year-old legislation into the 21st century might be the ultimate key to unlocking the UK’s tech economy. Read more on the case here. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    27 min
  6. Job For Life? Why You Need To Learn 40 New Skills Every Four Years

    FEB 25

    Job For Life? Why You Need To Learn 40 New Skills Every Four Years

    For 200 years, a university diploma was enough to launch a 40-year career. Today, employers demand 40 new skills every four years. Anthony Salcito, Coursera VP and General Manager and former Microsoft executive joins David Savage to unpack the AI skills gap. We explore why critical thinking is surging in demand, how governments are rewriting workforce readiness, and why the human element is more critical than ever in an automated world. Watch our latest ‘Tech Flix’ film trailer. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    32 min
  7. The Truth About AI Strategy: Why Boardroom Disagreement Guarantees Failure

    FEB 23

    The Truth About AI Strategy: Why Boardroom Disagreement Guarantees Failure

    Many traditional enterprises mistakenly believe that simply adopting cloud tools internally means they have a working AI strategy. In reality, true AI readiness requires breaking down entrenched data silos to expose engines to diverse, multi-application datasets. In today's episode, MinIO co-CEO Garima Kapoor unpacks why scaling AI isn’t just a technical hurdle, it is a massive structural challenge that demands making "hard decisions inside your organization". We explore the human tensions behind legacy tech transformations and why fundamental changes to systems and processes are doomed to fail without uncomfortable, top-down alignment from the boardroom. Join us in Leeds! Sign up for our Film Screening here. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    31 min
  8. The Assumption That Broke COVID Testing (And Why We Need Synthetic Humans)

    FEB 20

    The Assumption That Broke COVID Testing (And Why We Need Synthetic Humans)

    When the UK government rolled out COVID home testing, experts assumed 70-80% of people would return the kits. The reality? Only 30% did. So why do leaders consistently misjudge their audiences? David sits down with Alex Cooper, Electric Twin Co-Founder (ex-Army commander and former head of the UK’s testing program) to explore how his AI startup is using "synthetic humans" to eliminate market research blindspots. Join us in Leeds! Sign up for our Film Screening here. WhatsApp us your screen addiction breaking habits on +447392087344 !! Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    Nash Squared
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    838
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nash Squared
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