
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

Mar 6, 2024 • 23min
Ayse talks us through the biggest challenges facing female leaders
Ayse B. Cinar is an award winning leadership coach and the owner of To Be The One Coaching. She's working with female leaders juggling demands of professional and personal life, helping them to unlock the freedom needed to deliver the impact they want to. So what is her advice for today's leaders?
Also on the show Cat Astier joins David Savage to talk about International Women’s Day, and we talk about Newton Foundations, a new free course from Newton Venture Program. They are aiming to broaden access to the world of venture capital, and you could take advantage:
https://newtonprogram.vc/foundations
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

Mar 4, 2024 • 24min
Is a 'business influencer' part of your growth strategy?
Hector Forwood is Founder and CEO of Flooencer, a business influencer marketplace. His platform helps brands build their business influencer marketing channel to expand reach and ultimately, influence their pipeline. For the influencer it helps them monetise content and grow their audience. So is business influencing a channel your business could exploit for growth, and how will GenAI impact content creation?
Hector candidly talks us through his career and lessons, as well as his view of the current technology marketplace through the lens of an investor.
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

Mar 1, 2024 • 35min
It's Word Hearing Day on March 3rd, so we discover how data can help us avert a hearing health crisis.
In this discussion, Amanda Philpott, CEO and co-founder of EarGym and a population health specialist, raises awareness about World Hearing Day and its alarming implications. She highlights the connection between hearing loss and dementia, emphasizing the urgency for early intervention. Amanda also shares insights on how listening habits are deteriorating hearing health, especially among younger people. The conversation delves into technological advances in hearing aids and the importance of maintaining hearing checks in our noisy world.

Feb 28, 2024 • 37min
Observing Black History Month (Part Two) with Juliette Powell
February is Black History Month in both the USA and Canada. To mark the month we're publishing two special episodes focused on observing the challenges the community faces in our technology sector.
The second episode is with the author of 'The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology' Juliette Powell.
Juliette has had an unconventional route into technology via a career in Television and eventually teaching at New York University. She is an AI expert and academic, speaking about how organizations can harness it's power. We talk about her own career, and what others can learn from her experience.
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

Feb 26, 2024 • 31min
Observing Black History Month (Part One) with Tia Hopkins
February is Black History Month in both the USA and Canada. To mark the month we're publishing two special episodes focused on observing the challenges the community faces in our technology sector.
The first is with eSentire Chief Cyber Resilience Officer and Field CTO Tia Hopkins. Tia talks about education, ensuring corporate business is pulling it's weight in regards to preparing future professionals, and the fight to provide opportunities in cyber for black women.
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

Feb 23, 2024 • 33min
As war continues in Ukraine, we focus on working life as a technology professional is Kyiv.
We revisit the war in Ukraine two-years on from the escalation of the conflict. Yuliya Sotska is Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Viseven. In today's episode she describes life in Kyiv, why she wasn't ready to talk about it for a long time, and how work is helping her find a new 'normal'.
Also on Tech Talks today we talk about Samphire Neuroscience, a London-based startup tackling period pain. Read the article we feature on UKTN: https://www.uktech.news/medtech/femtech/samphire-neuroscience-period-pain-20240222
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

Feb 20, 2024 • 29min
With so many lacking an AI strategy, what's the structure needed to deliver positive outcomes?
Caroline Grant is the Managing Director of Slalom in Manchester. In today's show she's discussing AI, especially as their data points to the huge knowledge gap between using the technology (80% of businesses) and a strategy for implementation (6%).
Also up for debate; tackling bias, women in technology and leadership in technology.
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

Feb 16, 2024 • 32min
How is technology changing the role of a software engineer?
On today's show we're talking to Tristram Bates, Head of Mobile at NewDay and the co-organizer of NSLondon; the UK's biggest iOS developer community. We ask him how he got into technology (and the skills he's fallen back on), as well as his views on the direction of the role of an engineer. Plus Tristram shares his love of older technology with us!
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

Feb 13, 2024 • 27min
Passwords are bad news for business, and very bad news for you.
How secure are passwords? Zally think not so secure. AI makes continuous verification possible, we hear how from Zally founder and CEO Patrick Smith. Patrick also tries to save David from his hopeless bad habits, are yours as bad?
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

Feb 9, 2024 • 33min
How are Samsung creating 'AI for All' with their latest device?
AI for All is Samsung's tagline for their latest products, and that includes their flagship S24 mobile devices. We catch up with VP Head of MX Division for Samsung Electronics James Kitto, to chat about the features in the new device and quiz him on security and it's green credentials.
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