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Sep 21, 2023 • 44min

Why is there so much buzz around the Leeds Digital Festival?

On todays show we're focusing on Leeds and it's leaders. Why? It's Leeds Digital Festival. Supported (this year) by Harvey Nash, LDF has been at the forefront of a digital vanguard in Northern England. We put the microphone in front of George Fairhall and Anna Sutton, to of the regions entrepreneurs, to find out why it's so special! This is part of our 'Female Founders' Fortnight' series. To join the premiere of our docufilm on the lack of investment for female led business follow this link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howcanwereversethechroniclackof7105403876391968768/theater/
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Sep 19, 2023 • 39min

We're kicking off our 'Female Founders' Fortnight' with Teri Yu, Director of Product at Kajabi

Teri is the exited founder of Vibely, her business which was acquired by Kajabi in 2022. In today's show we learn from her experience of a founder weighing up the decision to sell their business. Joining me as co-host is Dr Serena Huang, founder of 'Data with Serena'. We're building up to the launch of our new 'Tech Flix' film on the under funding of female businesses. The docufilm is streaming on Linkedin on October 5th. To watch sign up on https://www.linkedin.com/events/howcanwereversethechroniclackof7105403876391968768/theater/
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Sep 14, 2023 • 22min

We revisit Ukraine with Techstack

We are talking about leadership and the Ukrainian Crisis today on the podcast with Ivan Ieremenko, cofounder and CEO of Techstack. How has he adapted as a leader during the last two-years, and what are its lessons? We'd love you to complete our DLR, it closes in 2 days: https://nashsquared.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HrZQkkT863RHKK?source=TechTalks
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Sep 12, 2023 • 27min

Technology brings hypnosis to the palm of your hand

On today's show Ariel Poler, co-founder of Reveri Health, talks to us about the power of self-hypnosis. Forget long-term investment, the techniques Ariel discusses can provide short, quick wins for a number of health concerns. Would you give it a go?
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Sep 7, 2023 • 31min

Master the art of negotiation with an AI-powered chatbot.

On today's show we're dissecting the art of negotiation with Rosie Bailey, CEO of Nibble. What is Nibble? An AI Chatbot for eCommerce retailers that lets customers negotiate personalized prices on products or services. Win-win negotiation! Also on the show we chat AI and music: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/6/23862036/ai-drake-ghostwriter-new-song-grammy-travis-scott-21-savage We also want you to join us on October 5th for the 'Tech Flix' screening: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howcanwereversethechroniclackof7105403876391968768/theater/ You can watch the trailer here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/davidajsavage_growth-womenintech-entrepreuner-activity-7105452484197797888-Nois?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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Sep 5, 2023 • 19min

What can technology do to tackle the question of sustainability?

David's just got back from IFA in Berlin, a meeting of more than 150,000 people to marvel at technology. But tech has a cost; this industry contributes around 2% to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. So what opportunities are their to learn, to change practices and to help consumers make better informed choices? We chat about Fairphone and their push towards repair rather than replace, and we talk to Uwe Schulte, a procurement expert turned sustainability consultant and guru. What lessons are their for us all? If you want to watch "Behind the Screens" (and we urge you to) the go to: https://www.fairphone.com/en/behind-the-screens/
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Aug 31, 2023 • 28min

Gonçalo helps us to understand the power of “the human firewall”

Gonçalo Gaiolas, the new Chief Product Officer at SoSafe joins us to talk about his approach to product development. He also sets out his belief that Europe is the perfect environment to build meaningful technology organizations. We're heading to Berlin of IFA. Here is The Verge with a take on what to expect: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/26/23844529/smart-home-matter-ifa-2023-tech-show Whilst we've got you please add your voice to our Digital Leadership Report, and unlock your own peer bench-marking report. Click on the following link: https://nashsquared.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HrZQkkT863RHKK?source=TechTalks
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Aug 29, 2023 • 20min

Barclay’s Amy Williams talks about the challenges facing digital leaders

How do we collaborate effectively? How does that build and inform working culture? How do you mitigate for individuals and help them thrive? Amy Williams, CIO of Barclays UK and the Radbroke site lead joins the podcast to talk about structured hybrid-models, thinking about extra adjustments to promote accessibility, and the wide range of challenges faced by digital leaders in their roles today. To add your voice to our Digital Leadership Report, and to unlock your own peer bench-marking report click on the following link: https://nashsquared.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HrZQkkT863RHKK?source=TechTalks
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Aug 24, 2023 • 29min

As students get their exams results, we ask if tech can level the education playing-field?

Abbas Moledina, Co-founder of YouMakr, discusses how they pivoted from writing platform to education. They also talk about the teaching crisis in the USA and ensuring equal access to educational technology.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 30min

What do VCs really look for in entrepreneurs?

On today's show we talk to AlbionVC Partner Jane Elizabeth Reddin. Having previously worked at Balderton Capital, been a co-founder herself and worked at Harvey Nash, she's an investment and talent expert. So what do founders really need to know to secure investment and grow? Also on the show we share an article by Unleash's Allie Nawrat. Linkedin have some surprising finds related to AI and skills. https://www.unleash.ai/skills-development/linkedin-people-skills-are-more-valuable-than-ai/

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