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Jan 5, 2024 • 30min

How do we prepare the next generation of tech professionals?

By the end of the decade there will be one billion new jobs. Half of them we can't even describe today. So how do we make sure people have the skills for our evolving industry? To help us make sense of the market and talk educational technology, we're joined by Andreas Flodstrom, CEO and founder of Beetroot. He joins us to talk about talent, and Ukraine, as we look ahead to 2024. Also on today's show we have a voice note from Brian Gross from OhMiBod. David and Akeesh just about manage to have a mature conversation. 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
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Jan 2, 2024 • 20min

It's the new year, could tackling health and your mental health be one of your resolutions?

Happy New Year! Is it new year, new you? Today we chat to Everyrun founder Alona Lashchenko, who's built a platform that's a running community that she hopes will tackle loneliness and obesity. That's despite having to leave Ukraine and relocate in Oxford. 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
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Dec 29, 2023 • 39min

What does it take to successfully exit?

Griffin Parry is CEO and founder of M3ter, a business powering every variation of usage-based pricing for companies at all stages of growth. He has already built and successfully exited one startup, and he's doing it all over again. What did he do last time that he won't this time around? What lessons are there for other entrepreneurs? On the show David is also joined by 'Tech Talks Daily' host Neil C. Hughes, freelance journalist and industry commentator. The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
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Dec 26, 2023 • 32min

The algorithm mightier than the pipette: is technology changing science?

As a society we need to do better than digging up fossil fuels, and consumers should make better choices. But how does a company take that belief and turn it into a profitable enterprise? This Boxing Day we catch up with Satnam Surae, PhD, CTO and co-founder at Twig and ask about their path to success. The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
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Dec 22, 2023 • 41min

Introducing the UK's most influential women in tech… Suki Fuller

Suki Fuller was recently named the most influential woman in UK technology by Computer Weekly. What's got Suki to this point in her career, and who or what were her inspirations? How is she trying to help the next generation of industry leaders? Also on today's episode we hear from Richard Davies, UK Managing Director at Netcompany. He's keen other leads pay attention to the lessons to be learned from the IT failures at the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67503126 The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
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Dec 19, 2023 • 33min

"In 5-7 years, 70% of business activities will be done by GenAI": Are you ready?

Steve Salvin, Chief Executive at Aiimi, discusses the impact of AI on established platforms, the motivation for collaboration in remote work, millennials quitting their jobs, recognition of employees, and the impact of losing a vital team member.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 33min

A month on, we look back to our conversations at Web Summit

Web Summit was all about AI… yes. But more than that; it was how technology is continually being used to push boundaries and democratize services and information. Here are two more examples concerning mental health and impact investment! Helping shine a light on these topics are Tom Winterton, Head of Platform at Invest Engine, and Michel Valstar, CEO of BlueSkyeye AI. Also on the show we're chatting about the most searched Google searches! Thanks to Calum Warren-Piper at PHA for drawing attention to this article: https://www.semafor.com/article/12/11/2023/googles-year-in-search-results-revealed The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
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Dec 12, 2023 • 38min

Sarah's message is simple, "Don't be a dick".

45% of women are leaving within the first 8 years of their career. How can we stop that and celebrate women? Sarah Persov, Engineering Team Lead at Dojo, talks about championing women in technology and her career, and why her advice for her boss is refreshingly direct. Also on the show we chat to the artist behind out sound, Lemzi. Check out his music and shows on his website: https://www.lemzi.com/
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Dec 8, 2023 • 32min

We're drowning in plastic, so how can technology help?

We know there is a climate crisis, but what can we do? Joel Tasche (founder and co-CEO of Cleanhub) took matters into his own hands, and here talks about Cleanhub's mission and the circular economy. We're also talking about the importance of storytelling as a founder: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdoriani/2022/10/24/storytelling-tips-for-founder-from-the-science-of-storytelling-by-will-storr/?sh=18860eb5783e
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Dec 5, 2023 • 33min

What does GenAI really mean for the future of professionals?

On today's show we welcome David Wong, Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters, to the podcast. Thomson Reuters have a report exploring AI and productivity. Productivity has been on the lips of so many in the industry since the Pandemic, but what does the data actually say? We talk about the report at length, but download it here for yourself: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/campaigns/future-of-professionals.html You might notice some new music on the show. We've partnered with the amazing Lemzi (more on this in a few episodes). Give him a follow on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5TACkrIqh…v0S_2heRilEKp2DQ

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