
Tech Talks
Tech Talks (The Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership) - A podcast that probes the minds of technology leaders.
Join us as we delve deep into the startup stories, financing, growth, innovation, and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry with host, David Savage.
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.com
Latest episodes

Jun 19, 2024 • 29min
Meet Cleo, the AI financial assistant helping people break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck
In this discussion, Sam Taylor, VP of Technology at Cleo, shares insights on the 170 million Americans living paycheck to paycheck and how AI can help. Cleo analyzes spending habits, creates budgets, and offers personalized feedback to empower users financially. Michael Goldberg and Emily D'Silva join the conversation, reflecting on the Collision tech event and AI's dominance in the industry. They emphasize the importance of innovation, authenticity, and meaningful dialogue in navigating the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Jun 17, 2024 • 20min
Private wealth, unlocked? How Sidekick aim to create wealth for the masses.
Matt Ford is the cofounder of Sidekick. His big idea is to help give financial independence back to the masses. Our parents were able to generate wealth via buying property, but that ship has sailed. So can we really gain access to products reserved for the ultra wealthy? Matt talks through his journey and how he came to this point as an entrepreneur.
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 14, 2024 • 32min
From photography to treatment for chronic wounds; a look at how innovation thrived during the pressures of the pandemic.
Today David talks to Polaroid Therapeutics CEO Ran Frankel, a company who took the complex chemistry involved in photography and applied it to healthtech during the pandemic to try and ease the crisis. In the process they made discoveries that have led to better treatment for wound management and chronic wounds in particular. So, how did the company spin off from such an unlikely source, and how is Ran leading the organisation into the future?
Want to join us for our Tech Flix screening at AWS? https://bit.ly/3VG26Ih
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 12, 2024 • 25min
As the Euros kick-off, can we dream of social media free from abuse?
This Friday is the start of the Euros in Germany. As football takes centre stage in a sporting summer, so will fears over abuse, especially towards the young athletes representing their countries. Striver co-founder Tim Chase dropped into the podcast (over breakfast in Rio) to talk about how they’re launch has successfully tackled abuse on social media.
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 10, 2024 • 31min
Driving innovation: how are Bumper transforming car care?
James Jackson is the co-founder and CEO of Bumper, a business that helps split the costs of repairs from little bumps to engine trouble. What are the key trends facing leaders, and why does he think they’re one of the fastest growing startups in Europe?
Also on the show David and Sam invite Collision attendees to get in touch, and we find out why unplugging helps you to connect: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/09/come-on-feel-the-noise-how-i-unplugged-my-headphones-and-reconnected-with-the-world
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 7, 2024 • 29min
Meet Nettle, the headband that can take away period pain.
On the podcast today David meet’s Emilė Radytė, the co-founder of Samphire Neuroscience, a company committed to building unprecedented solutions with unprecedented thinking. Emilė and her team are changing the narrative to place women at the forefront, prioritising their needs in the creation of novel health technologies. With potentially up to 90% of women suffering from crippling period pain this is as welcome as it’s inspiring.
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 5, 2024 • 36min
Is PR the right support to help you build your brand?
David talks to Nick Braund, founder of Words + Pixels, a PR-agency for high growth disruptors. But is PR always the right answer, and even if it is… have you asked yourself the questions you need to in advance. The big one Nick advocates is, “So what?”. From launching during the pandemic, to award-winning growth Nick shares his learnings and insight.
Plus it’s #GlobalRunningDay and we’ve done something a little mad to celebrate!
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Jun 3, 2024 • 31min
The consumer champion? Rico Surridge talks about Which? and the future of the digital leader.
Rico Surridge is Chief Product and Technology Officer at Which? a UK-based a not-for-profit providing consumer reviews and advocacy: working to influence legislation and prevent consumer harm by lobbying in Westminster and engaging with manufacturers. Rico joins David to discuss how Which? is dealing with the impact of technologies such as generative AI, voice interaction, VR and AR on its business and its consumers, whilst also highlighting the need for better digital skills and technology understanding at the board level.
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

May 31, 2024 • 16min
Reviving the world’s rainforest with AI: how Morfo are saving our most vulnerable environments.
Adrien Pages (CEO and cofounder) and Gregory Maitre (Country Manager, Brazil) are part of the leadership team at Morfo, a company using tech and AI to restore the world’s rainforests. The company has the ambitious goal to restore one million hectares of tropical forest by 2030, which would help enhance biodiversity, and create jobs. So how are they hoping to achieve the goal, how are they working with local communities, and how can you help?
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

May 30, 2024 • 20min
Why are Brazilian consumers flocking to live sales, and what does it teach us about social?
Today we’re talking about live commerce and social media in Brazil. Monique is the CEO and founder of MIMO, a platform that combines live streaming and e-commerce, a trend that is growing in Brazil and other markets (including China in particular). Brazilians are very social and interactive online, and how they like to buy from real people and influencers. David also explores the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Brazil.
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.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com