Tech Talks

On the podcast today we are talking about careers, learning and hiring. First we talk to Michael Blakley, co-founder of Equitas. Michael has built a platform to create equity and fairness, and has made up his own job title in the process. He's an example of a non-linear career professional. Another is Anna Buldakova, CEO and co-founder of Meander (formerly Vektor AI). So in the age of non-linear careers what counts and how do you stay relevant?

Today we're talking to Binance Charity and School of Code, as they look for solutions to the ongoing, deepening skills crisis. Join David, Chris Meah (Digital Leader of the Year 2022) and James Aslett in a conversation that extends beyond just skills. https://www.schoolofcode.co.uk/

Today we're exploring the power of storytelling and connecting with an audience. First David talks to Hoffman European MD Mark Pinsent. His one wish? That businesses walking through his door were open to being interrogated. Then we swap London for the West Coast and talk to Frequence President Oliver Jacob. Here we hear the need to stay close to sales and not build technology in a bubble. If you're planning to be at either Unleash America in Las Vegas, or Web Summit in Rio, let us know! We'd love to say hello.

Today we're talking to Version 1's CTO, Brad Mallard. Brad's organisation are helping a huge number of organisations navigate investment in cloud. But what about further investment in data and analytics, and how does sustainability feature?

On today's show we talk to two bona-fide 'influencers' and ask how they're connecting with people, how they're using their skills, and what the emerging generation of professional is looking for. Laurence Benson has 2.4m followers on TikTok, Holly Boothroyd has 80k of Instagram. How have they done it, and should enterprise orgs be less snooty about influencers and learn from the example of relatable, achievable inspiration?

Today we're handing over to our sister-show Security Bytes, with our own CISO Jim Tiller. Whether you’ve been in security for 30 years or 3, you’ve heard some form of Zero Trust, but what exactly is it. Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, discusses it in ways that actually makes sense.

On the show today we're exploring generative AI, analytics, and data. As the world goes crazy for ChatGPT are we ready to unlock it's potential? First we talk to Dmitry Shapiro, CEO of Koji. Dimitry is convinced we're entering a new phase of our relationship with generative AI, and asks us to look at creativity again, and ourselves 'what's good enough'? Then we meet Anthony Deighton, Chief Product Officer at Tamr. If AI is going to play a key role in enterprise, perhaps we need to improve the quality of data it's built on. Also we mentioned Amber's London Marathon attempt for Mind. Please support her if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amber-harrison8

Today we're talking to Outbrain co-CEO Yaron Galai. Recording in November in New York, his comments feel so on point with this weeks' news of deep-fake Pope Francis, and Levi's 'diverse' AI models (and we don't mean data modelling)! Should AI pictures be marked as fake? Can advertisers be an agent for equality?

We bring you platforms and environments helping talented people fulfill their potential, and earn decent money in the process! First we go across the pond to meet Jeff Grass, CEO and Chairman of HUNGRY marketplace. Here is a business that tripled in size during the pandemic despite the core offering being event and office catering... Then we head to Brighton to meet PlusX CoCEO and CoFounder Mat Hunter. What environments generate ideas, and how do we avoid killing them off?

Tommaso Vaccerella (General Manager of Connected Stories) joins David to talk about AdTech, the US market for European technology businesses, and starting a company with your father...