In today’s show we sit down with James Hipkin, the CEO and founder of Inn8ly, a company providing digital marketing solutions for smaller businesses. James shares his unique career journey, from a music degree, working with rock groups, and now working in advertising and marketing for major brands.  We’re focusing on the common challenges James sees with many smaller business websites; an absence of strategic thinking. He emphasizes that it's not just about budget, but the lack of a well-defined customer understanding and journey mapping that holds back the success of digital marketing campaigns. Throughout the conversation, James shares his perspective on the evolving role of AI in supporting marketers, from extracting customer insights to informing content and campaign strategy. This episode offers valuable insights for any small business owner or marketer looking to elevate their digital presence through a more strategic, customer-centric approach. 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

In today’s candid episode, tech executive David Dyer shares his story of perseverance and change. He sat down with David Savage to talk about his harrowing battle with long Covid, leaving him bedridden and unable to even walk up stairs. David provides a raw account of the physical and mental challenges he faced. However, his relentless determination sparked an incredible comeback journey. He developed a self-guided recovery program, achieving small milestones. This culminated in David summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, just 18 months after being virtually incapacitated.  But  David's Kilimanjaro trek was not quite what he envisaged. He vividly recounts the crises that threatened to derail the expedition before it began. Through storytelling, David imparts profound lessons from his long Covid battle and climb. He reveals how these experiences reshaped his perspective, allowing him to cut through noise and hone in on what truly drives impact. 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

On today’s podcast David is joined by Arash, UK CTO at Dell Technologies, to chat about the role of Generative AI in driving business outcomes. He outlined five principles for unlocking value: 1) Treat enterprise data as a differentiator 2) Bring computing to distributed data 3) Get infrastructure ready for AI workloads 4) Maintain an open, modular architecture 5) Embrace an open ecosystem.   We also ask what the barriers to success are, talking about siloed thinking, a lack of common language between teams, the inability to embrace change, and talent gaps. Arash emphasized starting with desired business outcomes rather than fearing missing out, after all ROI timelines will vary wildly! The core lesson is intentionally constructing the end-to-end supply chain to deliver differentiated AI capabilities by working closely with experienced vendors. Tune in to find out how you might also unlock the value of GenAI! 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

In today’s episode Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, shares his vision for ensuring tech innovation creates positive human impact. Shapiro emphasizes the ultimate goal should be uplifting humanity across areas like healthcare, food, and the environment. He cites the revamped "human-centric" CES branding as symbolic of making innovation more focused on human needs and benefits. Shapiro unpacks major CES 2025 focus areas like sustainability and energy creation; so critical as energy-intensive technologies like AI and electric vehicles grow. He stresses the importance of fostering open collaboration to tackle immense societal challenges. Throughout, Shapiro makes a passionate case that the tech community must keep the human dimension front and center, driving innovation that improves core human securities worldwide. Tune in for his insights on making tech more "human." Also on the show we look ahead to tomorrow’s US Presidential Election with a spotlight on a new app helping to keep voters informed about their choices in the ballot-box. This is thanks to the wonderful writing by Dominic-Madori Davis in TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/40z8yno 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

This episode of ‘Tech Talks’ features Tony Warren, EVP of Strategy and Solutions Management at leading fintech firm FIS. The discussion covers their innovative partnership with Fulham Football Club; Tony explains how FIS is leveraging "embedded finance" and digital banking solutions to create frictionless, rewarding experiences for sports fans.  He highlights how technology is moving beyond traditional finance to directly enhance consumer engagement for brands like sports franchises. Tony's insights showcase how FIS is scoring by bringing its financial technology "gameplan" to transform fan engagement in the global sports industry. The discussion provides a compelling look at fintech expanding beyond back-office operations. 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

Join Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil and former NSA mathematician, as she unravels her intriguing journey from critical thinking at the NSA to launching a privacy technology startup. She shares pivotal moments that inspired Enveil's creation and the pressing need for privacy in the digital age. Dr. Williams also discusses fostering women in tech leadership and the importance of continuous learning. Her blend of expertise in math and cybersecurity highlights innovative solutions to modern data privacy challenges.

Too often, companies approach diversity and inclusion as a box to check rather than a core value to embed throughout their organizations. In today’s episode of ‘Tech Talks’ we celebrate and observe Black History Month with a discussion; professionals from tech, law, and business analysis fields share their candid experiences navigating corporate spaces as underrepresented minorities.  David hands over the hosting duties to Harvey Nash’s Emmanuel Sackey, who leads the conversation as a member of the community. Together he and our guests highlight the pivotal role mentors played in their journeys and the importance of companies promoting diverse talent into true leadership roles. They also openly discuss the mental health toll of having to "code-switch" identities and repress authentic selves in professional settings.  The conversation provides a reality check that diversity isn't achieved through superficial initiatives like culture celebrations alone. True inclusion requires examining policies, language, supplier diversity and leadership makeup. Lasting change happens by creating environments where all feel empowered to show up fully as themselves. There is powerful advice about developing resilience, reframing rejection as "next opportunity", and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable on the path to progress. It’s an eye-opening listen for leaders committed to advancing meaningful inclusion as an organizational imperative. 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

In this episode Brian Comiskey celebrates his fifth anniversary at the CTA by discussing the key themes and trends for CES 2025, whilst sitting with David in Amsterdam at CES Unveiled. Brian delves into the role of AI in driving sustainability, highlighting how innovations in AI are optimizing energy usage and contributing to a greener future. He also explores the concept of digital coexistence, where technology seamlessly integrates with our physical lives. Tune in to hear insights on the future of AI, sustainability, and the exciting developments we can expect at CES 2025. Are you going to Las Vegas? 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

In this episode, David sits down with Eduardo Crespo, VP EMEA at PagerDuty, to discuss the critical importance of operational resilience in the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage that impacted thousands of companies worldwide. Eduardo provides insights from the frontlines, sharing his perspective on how this "black swan" event exposed the fragility of interconnected systems and the economic impacts outages can have on businesses. He dives into the varying levels of operational maturity across organizations and the urgency for companies to prioritize resilience, automation, and robust incident management practices. The conversation also explores the evolving role of the board and C-suite in driving these initiatives, the push from regulations like DORA, and the balance between investing in cutting-edge technologies like generative AI while ensuring a strong operational foundation.  Eduardo draws from his diverse background in finance, consulting, and technology to offer a unique lens on the challenges and opportunities businesses face in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Don't miss this timely discussion on a topic that should be top of mind for every technology leader. 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

In this episode of Tech Talks, we sit down with Hagen Wenzek, CEO of GI Digital, a company that is revolutionizing gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics. They have developed a new approach using a swallowable video capsule that can provide detailed images of the digestive tract without the need for invasive endoscopy procedures. Hagen discusses how this capsule technology can be a game-changer, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly who may require frequent GI screening. They also explore the environmental benefits compared to traditional endoscopy waste.  Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is transforming the delivery of digestive health diagnostics and expanding access to critical medical care. We also ask, are AWS right to say "Quit if you don't like our office-working policy"? What impact might it have on the rest of the talent market across 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