Tech Talks

Can AI help you remember 100 million customers?Andrew Bialecki, co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo, thinks it can, and should. In this episode, recorded at K:LDN, he explains why the days of fragmented, multi-channel marketing are over.He paints a picture of a future where every brand (big or small) has a "digital brain" for seamless customer experience, powered by AI agents that feel human.But what does this mean for heritage brands with soul?To answer that, we turn to Hannah Bennett from Paul Smith, who joined David at the same event. She shares how tech is being used (carefully) to scale, while keeping the brand’s iconic personality alive.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

Dmitri Krakovsky, Chief Product Officer at DocuSign, shares his insights on transforming the company from digital signatures to Intelligent Agreement Management. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing agreement processes by enabling fully automated negotiations and risk assessments. Dmitri dives into the global challenges of product leadership, adapting to diverse regulatory environments, and enhancing customer experiences. The conversation highlights the balance between AI and human roles, emphasizing that this evolution isn’t about job replacement, but rather unlocking new opportunities.

Regulation. Data overload. Greenwashing. Welcome to the frontline of corporate sustainability.In this episode, David speaks with Raphael Güller, Chief Product Officer at Sweep—a company helping businesses manage their carbon footprint with the same precision they apply to finance.Raphael shares why compliance isn’t enough, why Scope 3 emissions are often ignored, and how AI and automation are reshaping sustainability from a reporting headache into a real business advantage.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone serious about ESG strategy, proving ROI to the board, or building a resilient organisation in a low-carbon economy.💡 Want to go deeper?This episode is informed by Sweep and Capgemini’s latest global research, Sustainability in Action—a data-led look at how organisations are measuring, reporting, and transforming.📥 Read the full reportTech 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

David returns to his old school, Bedlington Academy, for a powerful conversation with Deputy Head Simon Collins. On the surface, it’s a story about education. But listen closely and it’s a story every business leader needs to hear. Simon reveals how modern schools are navigating AI, digital literacy, and real-world career paths—while building resilience, independence, and ambition in communities too often overlooked.From AI in the classroom to unlocking aspiration in post-industrial towns, this isn’t just a lesson in pedagogy—it’s a call to industry to meet education halfway.Education and tech have more in common than you’d think—fast-moving environments, shifting expectations, and a duty to prepare people for the future. In this episode, Simon Collins unpacks how schools like Bedlington Academy are embracing AI, personal development, and creativity to prepare students for careers that didn’t exist a decade ago. He’s clear: the tech world needs to show up, not just with advice—but with collaboration, empathy, and opportunity.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

Jeffrey Hausman joins David to unpack why modern operational resilience is no longer just about uptime—it’s about designing for disruption. As tech stacks become more complex and interconnected, a single failure can ripple across supply chains, customers, and reputations in seconds. From AI agents to human culture, Jeff breaks down how forward-thinking businesses shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, continuous learning—turning operational strategy into competitive advantage.PagerDuty doesn’t just fix alerts—it redefines how digital businesses survive and scale. In this conversation, Jeff explores the evolution of resilience from a siloed IT function to a boardroom priority. Whether it’s an LLM sending the wrong content to millions, or a piece of bad code breaking a supply chain, the risks have changed—and so must the mindset. He argues that resilience isn’t about prevention alone, but preparedness, cultural feedback loops, and intelligent automation.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

Joerg Bienert leads the German AI Association and joins David to unpack the country's unique AI landscape—where deep scientific foundations are battling cultural risk-aversion, and where digital sovereignty is both an ambition and a necessity. From building home-grown large language models to rebooting education for the AI era, Joerg offers a clear-eyed view on how Europe (and Germany specifically) can go from research excellence to real-world scale.In a world racing toward generative AI dominance, Germany is striving to define its role—not just as an adopter, but as a creator. Joerg outlines why strong research isn’t enough without commercial ambition, how fragmented initiatives can stall national progress, and why the real challenge for business leaders isn’t just using AI—it’s adapting their organisations for continuous transformation. With a mix of realism and optimism, this episode offers a grounded view on AI leadership at the European edge.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

Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box, joins David to unpack the overlooked powerhouse in enterprise data strategy: unstructured content. From PDFs to video files, Ravi argues it’s time to stop treating content like digital clutter and start treating it as the fuel for generative AI. He shares how forward-thinking CIOs are moving beyond technical operations to become value multipliers—navigating AI, regulation, and cross-functional business impact with vision and control. If you're serious about AI implementation, you can’t ignore the data you're sitting on.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

What if the next innovation in health tech isn’t an app—but a smarter way to inhale steam? Gwyn Williams joins us to unpack how WellO₂ is turning breathing into a performance metric, from elite football to everyday wellness.Gwyn Williams, UK Sales and Marketing lead for Finnish healthtech firm WellO₂, joins David to explore how their steam-powered breathing trainer is tackling one of the world’s most overlooked health issues: how we breathe. From clinical use to elite football partnerships (👋 West Ham), WellO₂ combines resistance, steam, and smart tech to support recovery, boost vocal strength, and battle the invisible strain of urban living.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

If AI feels like it’s moving faster than your ability to keep up—you’re not alone. But according to Fawad Qureshi, staying relevant isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about learning to ask the right questions.From “data plumber” to field CTO at Snowflake, Fawad Qureshi has made a career out of translating complexity into clarity. In this wide-ranging conversation, he joins David to break down the psychology of AI adoption, the myth of machine intelligence, and why the most dangerous phrase in tech is “that sounds smart.” From AI hallucinations to deepfake threats, Fawad urges leaders to lean into critical thinking, reject hype, and rethink the skills that really matter in an age of accelerating automation.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

What do you get when a fashion disruptor scales into a tech-first logistics machine? A story about pivoting through a pandemic, building globally distributed teams, and making engineering culture fit for the runway.SVP of Engineering Becky Case and VP Engineering Ronan Conlon from Rent the Runway join David at Dublin Tech Summit to talk leadership, culture, and the realities behind scaling a business that blends tech, logistics, and luxury fashion. From launching a Galway engineering hub just before COVID, to avoiding the temptation of hypergrowth, Becky and Ronan share the backstage view on building with intent—and what it takes to preserve creativity and collaboration when you’re growing fast.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