
The Times Tech Podcast
As The Sunday Times’ West Coast Correspondent, Danny Fortson has witnessed the technological whirlwind coming from Silicon Valley first hand. The Times' Technology Business Editor Katie Prescott has reported on how digital technology is transforming businesses and society around the world. Now, 'Danny in the Valley' meets 'Katie in the City', with a podcast presented from San Francisco and London. Each week sees a fresh interview with pioneers in tech, from the brightest start-ups to the tech giants, as Katie and Danny chronicle the AI revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2025 • 37min
The global fallout from Trump's tariffs
Ryan Petersen is the CEO of Flexport, a company that plans and manages shipping globally. Perfectly positioned, then, to lay out the inside story on how companies have been affected by President Trump's tariffs and what happens next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2025 • 43min
A device that records your entire life? Yeah, sure great idea...
What if there was a device that could record every conversation, every interaction, and then transcribed your entire life? Well there is, the Pendant, and according to its creator, it isn’t like an episode of Black Mirror at all. In fact, its creator, and CEO of Limitless AI, Dan Siroker, believes it can "to free the human mind from its biological limitations". He joins the pod to speak to a sceptical Danny Fortson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2025 • 49min
Dropbox CEO drops in & Softbank's $40B OpenAI bet
It's been almost 20 years since Drew Houston founded Dropbox in an effort to solve the problem of forgotten USB sticks. But how is the company innovating in a now much busier market? Plus Softbank makes a $40billion investment in OpenAI, while a new book allegedly tells the inside story of Sam Altman's 2023 (temporary) dismissal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2025 • 42min
Will your humanoid robot compliment you? And the end of 23andMe?
Jeff Cardenas, CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, shares insights on the future of humanoid robots, emphasizing their design and potential roles in elder care and addressing labor shortages. The conversation dives into the intriguing notion of robots having personality traits and the emotional impact of their design on human interaction. Cardenas and the host also candidly discuss the downfall of 23andMe, exploring how a once-prominent biotech startup faced bankruptcy amid shifting health tech landscapes.

Mar 21, 2025 • 49min
Nvidia's 'Superbowl of AI' event, and a Silicon Valley dog longevity start up
Danny reports from the Nvidia GTC event. And he and Katie discuss whether some of the biggest tech companies in the US really are currently losing money. Plus, a Silicon Valley start-up, Loyal, is developing drugs to extend the lives of dogs - so just how close are they to success? It's CEO, Celine Halioua shares the latest breakthroughs and what this could mean for human longevity. (And what does this mean for Katie's tadpoles?)Clips: Nvidia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2025 • 46min
The algorithm says we’re soulmates… Now what?
Hinge CEO, Justin McLeod, joins the podcast to discuss how online dating Apps have changed dating (for good or bad) and how AI may change it even more. While Danny argues that being direct might just be better than tech! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2025 • 48min
Ocado's robotics, Crypto's rise and Skype's demise
Tim Steiner, the CEO of Ocado, drops by the studio to discuss in detail his expectations for the future of food deliveries with the use of robotics and humanoid robots. Elsewhere, President Trump wants is making the USA the "Crypto Capital of the World". And Danny gets personal as he and Kate reminisce as Skype is "retired". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 28, 2025 • 44min
Nuclear's big return, British creators revolt & Elon sends an email
In this discussion, Matt Loszak, CEO and Co-founder of Aalo Atomics, presents his vision for smaller, modular nuclear power plants tailored for AI data centers. He argues nuclear energy could be the key to powering our data-driven future sustainably. The conversation also highlights the British artists' revolt against AI's exploitative practices and Elon Musk's fiery email to government officials. Together, these topics reveal the pivotal role of energy innovation in the age of advanced technology and the ongoing creative rights battle.

Feb 21, 2025 • 44min
With Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce and owner of Time Magazine, shares his forward-thinking vision for the future of work, emphasizing AI's transformative impact on business. He discusses the competitive landscape with players like Microsoft, providing insights into Salesforce's role in customer engagement and sales automation. The conversation also touches on the intriguing relationship between business and government during the Trump administration, as well as ethical concerns surrounding AI technology in journalism.

Feb 16, 2025 • 27min
Elon bids for OpenAI, and Sam says no
Katie and Danny explore Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid to buy OpenAI, and Sam Altman's instant dismissal of the bid, as well as decoding the rest of the exclusive interview earlier in the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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