Tech Talks

On today's show Beckie Taylor unpacks her pivotal, perhaps even dark, journey of identity after stepping away from Tech Returners. She opens up about the difficult transition after relinquishing her CEO title and the subsequent refocus on deep impact, including empowering female founders and building a non-profit. David and Beckie also chat about her upcoming documentary, which uncovers the self-sabotage and fear that prevents women from finding their voice in the industry.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lemzi.com⁠

On today's podcast Juice Co-founder Katherine Chan tells us the true cost of the UK’s £22bn funding gap. It's not just capital, it's confidence. 56% of small businesses avoid seeking finance because they're worried about the stigma of debt and rejection.So what's the tonic? Juice use real-time data to create solutions that offer the clarity and control so many leaders are desperate for.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lemzi.com⁠

On today's podcast we're looking at how to prevent someone stealing your photos and posting them without your permission. Centralized content moderation is failing, allowing image abuse and IP theft to scale due to a lack of consequence. Thomas Eriksson, founder of Sasha, reveals how a friend’s trauma led him to build a deep-tech system. Learn how Sasha embeds an invisible, unique signature into images that survives alteration, democratizing content protection and shifting platforms from reactive moderators to proactive enforcers of digital accountability. 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lemzi.com⁠

The internet wasn't built for kids, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be an environment they thrive in. Kate O'Loughlin, CEO of Super Awesome, explains how platforms must adapt to the next generation, moving beyond the blunt force of regulation. We dive into the three big challenges: data privacy, appropriateness (avoiding addiction), and meeting youth on platforms like Roblox, which is central to youth entertainment. Kate discusses the tension between policy and the reality that kids often circumvent safety barriers, and why brands must embrace experimentation to survive content hyper-fragmentation.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lemzi.com⁠

In today’s Tech Talks episode David explores how compliance and AI are cleaning up global payments.Lissele Pratt (Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree) founded Capitalixe to service the high-risk industries, think about the likes of crypto and iGaming, that traditional banks refuse to onboard.She discusses spotting this market gap at age 23, building trust as an emerging voice in finance, and using blockchain to connect underserved global communities in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.But frankly her journey started much earlier that 23, and that is the foundation to her success!Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lemzi.com⁠

Avanti Sharma, a Forbes Under 30 youth climate and sustainability activist, returns to share how Gen Z is reshaping corporate values through the Great Wealth Transfer. She emphasizes that this generation prioritizes purpose over paychecks, compelling organizations to align with their values or risk losing top talent. Avanti discusses her initiative, Let’s Make SDGs Happen, and the importance of youth engagement in driving change. She also explores the dual impact of technology, advocating for education and upskilling while critiquing the potential loss of entry-level roles.

In this discussion, Thomas Cardon, Director of EMEA automotive sales at QNX, reveals the complexities of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) landscape. He highlights cybersecurity as a major hurdle, with 55% of developers facing delays. Thomas explains the impact of AI on speeding up development cycles while addressing the challenges posed by costs and regulations for autonomous vehicles. He contrasts regional approaches to regulation and discusses how SDV may shift consumer perceptions of car ownership and OEM value.

Fabio Bin, Co-founder and CMO of WeRoad, discusses the unique approach that propelled his travel startup to $100M revenue by focusing on solving the modern loneliness epidemic among 20–40-year-olds. He explains how their travel coordinators foster connections, turning shared challenges into memorable bonding moments. Fabio also delves into the importance of bold branding over conventional marketing tactics, revealing that community-driven experiences are at the heart of WeRoad's growth strategy, all while highlighting his favorite adventure in Mongolia.

Evan Henshaw-Plath, the first employee at Twitter and an early engineering leader, shares the platform's chaotic origins from Odeo's hackathons. He reflects on how user-driven features like hashtags and retweets emerged, contrasting that with the platform's later ad-driven changes. Henshaw-Plath discusses the concept of 'inshitification' and advocates for open protocols, highlighting Bluesky as a solution to centralization. He also emphasizes the importance of user choice in moderation and the need for innovative, human-centered tech solutions.

Chris Smith, a former career banker and the driving force behind Bloxx, discusses the challenging landscape of homeownership and the need for change. He highlights how traditional banks have made buying a home a financial “game of monopoly.” Bloxx offers a groundbreaking alternative by allowing buyers to purchase homes with just a 1% deposit and access equity through innovative Web3 solutions. The conversation uncovers how Bloxx connects buyers directly to institutional capital, significantly reducing costs and transforming the rental market into a pathway to ownership.