Tech Talks

Harvey Nash
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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 and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at https://www.harveynash.co.uk/

  1. From Influencer to Founder: Rebuilding the Creator Economy with Purpose

    1D AGO

    From Influencer to Founder: Rebuilding the Creator Economy with Purpose

    After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Vita Shafinska had to rebuild her 200,000-strong digital community from scratch. Now, with over 620,000 UK followers, she’s transitioning from creator to tech founder. Vita joins David to unpack the realities of the creator economy, the power of AI avatars, and why only 2% of VC funding goes to female founders. A raw look at resilience, networking, and the human side of tech. WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

    30 min
  2. If You Forget the "Three Ps", You're Making a Cyber Criminals Job Easy

    4D AGO

    If You Forget the "Three Ps", You're Making a Cyber Criminals Job Easy

    AI and deepfakes are dominating the security conversation, but what is actually causing breaches? David recently talked to Ed Williams, VP of EMEA Consulting at LevelBlue (a 20-year Pentesting veteran who has hacked everything from submarines to rockets) on the back of a new industry report. They chat about the need to explore vulnerabilities hidden in complex supply chains, how AI is a double-edged sword, and why the unglamorous "three P's" of security matter more than the latest technology. The latest 'Tech Flix' documentary is out now! 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.

    23 min
  3. What Is Shadow L&D? Why Your Employees Are Building AI In Secret

    6D AGO

    What Is Shadow L&D? Why Your Employees Are Building AI In Secret

    AI is scaling rapidly, but human skills are struggling to keep up. As a result, frustrated employees are taking learning into their own hands, giving rise to "Shadow L&D". In this episode, Bharat Siyani, VP People and Culture at ELMO Software, sits down with David to discuss the risks and rewards of covert innovation. Learn why AI skills expire in months and how to turn your team into orchestrating "diamonds". The latest 'Tech Flix' documentary is out now! 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
  4. Why the ‘Strava for Women’ Pivoted to Basic Safety First

    MAR 9

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

    MAR 6

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

    MAR 4

    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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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 and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at https://www.harveynash.co.uk/

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  • Creator
    Harvey Nash
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    841
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Harvey Nash
  • Show Website
    Tech Talks

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