Tech Talks

The pace of AI and cloud innovation is relentless—but are enterprises keeping up? In this episode, Jason Rees, SVP Technology and Cloud Infrastructure at Oracle, joins Tech Talks to discuss the shift from AI experimentation to execution. With Oracle’s AI Agent Studio, businesses now have the tools to build, extend, and deploy AI-driven automation at scale. But what does this mean for vendor choice, interoperability, and future-proofing enterprise tech?From multi-cloud flexibility to breaking down walled gardens, Jason shares insights on how enterprises can maximise AI’s potential without locking themselves into rigid ecosystems. With a $5 billion UK investment in cloud infrastructure, Oracle is doubling down on AI’s role in digital transformation. But as businesses wrestle with legacy systems and data challenges, the real question is: how do you get started?Also on the show David and Sam talk about Big Tech's plans for Data Centres, read the article discussed here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/09/big-tech-datacentres-water 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 this special episode of Tech Talks, David Savage sits down with Feryal Clark, Minister for AI and Digital Government, to explore the UK government's AI Energy Council—its goals, challenges, and why the national strategy must centre both sustainability and inclusion. As AI continues to demand more power and shape the global economy, how does the UK ensure all communities—not just London—reap the rewards?Minister Clark discusses why local collaboration, energy efficiency, and real-world outcomes are vital for national success, and invites digital leaders to contribute to the plan through R&D and sustainability.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 world of insurance has remained largely unchanged for centuries—but in an era of rapid technological innovation, is the industry keeping up? Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO and co-founder of Relm Insurance, joins Tech Talks to discuss why emerging industries, from AI and Web3 to private space exploration, struggle to find coverage in traditional insurance markets.Joe explains how Relm is addressing silent AI risk, the coverage gaps that businesses don’t realise they have, and why insurers are often too slow to adapt. From the explosion of digital assets to the legal complexities of new space ventures, we explore how insurance could be the missing link in unlocking the next wave of global innovation.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 this episode of Tech Talks, Becky Tanner, Chief Marketing and People Officer at Wisk, takes us inside the future of autonomous air travel. Wisk is pioneering the development of self-flying, all-electric air taxis, aiming to transform urban mobility while maintaining the highest safety standards.With Boeing as its backer, Wisk is working toward FAA certification for its groundbreaking aircraft—one that flies without a pilot on board. Becky shares the challenges of building trust in autonomous flight, navigating the complex regulatory landscape, and keeping a team engaged in a long-term, high-stakes innovation journey.The Jetsons may have promised flying cars, but Wisk is delivering a safer, structured, and scalable vision for the future of air mobility.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 this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Ben Colman, CEO of Reality Defender, about the alarming rise of deepfake technology, its impact on fraud, and how businesses can defend themselves in a world where AI-generated deception is becoming mainstream.With deepfake-related losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027, companies are waking up to the threat of AI-driven fraud—whether it’s impersonation scams, reputational attacks, or non-consensual AI content. Ben shares how Reality Defender is building real-time detection tools that act as the “antivirus for deepfakes,” and why educating organizations on AI security is more critical than ever.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 this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Daryl Cromer, CTO of PCs and Smart Devices at Lenovo, about the AI-driven evolution of personal computing. AI isn't just changing the way we work—it’s redefining how we interact with our devices, blending local and cloud processing, enhancing security, and shaping the future of hybrid AI.Daryl explains how AI-integrated PCs will become more intuitive, context-aware, and secure. He also discusses Lenovo’s approach to responsible AI, why privacy is a growing concern, and how devices will soon act as the “hands” of the cloud—executing tasks on our behalf. As AI transforms the industry, Lenovo is rethinking hardware to ensure it keeps pace with the demands of modern users.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

Sustainability has become a business imperative—but is it driving real change, or is it just another PR exercise? In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage is joined by Sammi Gower (Pollen Advisory), Tanishq Jain (Dash), and Louis Millon (Systemiq Capital) to discuss how climate tech and data are shaping the green economy.They explore the role of AI, data, and regulation in sustainability, questioning whether businesses are truly innovating or simply adapting their reporting to meet expectations. From startups pioneering climate solutions to investors backing the future of sustainable tech, we get an inside look at how companies are leveraging technology to make environmental responsibility profitable.Are businesses using sustainability data to drive real impact, or are they just getting better at talking about it?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

Too much of the tech industry is caught up in hype—chasing funding, inflated valuations, and buzzwords. But Joy Cristea thinks it’s time we got back to basics. In this episode, Joy shares her take on what makes truly impactful technology, why product-market fit is too often overlooked, and how lived experience can shape better leadership. From her own journey through startups and scale-ups, she offers a refreshingly honest view on what the industry is getting wrong—and how we can do better.To find out more about the dinners discussed head to: https://digital-entrepreneur.comJoy’s iMA questionnaire can be found at http://Discover-iMA.com 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 this episode of Tech Talks, Oskar Konstantyner, VP of Product at Templafy, dives into one of the most overlooked productivity killers in modern business—document creation. With 1.4 billion workers generating 500 billion documents a year, the inefficiencies are staggering.Oskar explains how AI is finally changing the game, helping companies cut the manual work involved in document workflows. He discusses the real impact of AI—where automation is working, where businesses are still struggling, and why many organizations are only halfway through their digital transformation journey.From the role of AI in document automation to the reality of adoption across different industries, this conversation sheds light on why companies are still struggling to close the gap between intent and output—and how embedding AI into workflows could be the key to unlocking real efficiency.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

Despite clear evidence that female-led startups generate strong financial returns, only 1% of VC funding in Europe goes to women-only teams. In this episode, Tanya Suarez, Chair of the Board at GENDEX, joins us to uncover the systemic barriers women founders face in accessing capital—and how data-driven insights can push for change.GENDEX is more than just a report; it’s a dashboard that tracks gender diversity across the deep tech pipeline, revealing where women drop out and why. Tanya explains how biases in VC funding, lack of exposure to investors, and entrenched industry norms are holding women back—and why changing the system is not just a DEI initiative, but an economic necessity.With female-led IPOs valued at twice the average of male-led exits, we explore how investors and policymakers can harness data to close the funding gap, drive better decision-making, and create a more inclusive startup ecosystem.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