Tech Talks
Nash Squared
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
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
Episodes
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Oct 5, 2021 • 39min
Sarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!
Sarah was a lawyer who saw the world was changing, even when those she worked with were blind to it. Taking a chance on a change that *felt* right, she switched careers, and hasn't looked back. Now CISO at UCL, she explains why Higher Education is unmatched as a place to learn the best principals of information security.
If you think joining UCL might help your own career, check out what opportunities there are currently available: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home
Sep 30, 2021 • 36min
We meet The Coder's Guild CEO Crispin Read, who is growing new talent pools.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
Sep 30, 2021 • 33min
How are the Ahead Partnership helping business make a difference?
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
Sep 30, 2021 • 38min
People buy from people, so put yourself into your content! We chat to Jonny Ross.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
Sep 30, 2021 • 35min
Tred CEO Will Smith introduces the card that tracks the carbon footprint you create as you spend.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
Sep 28, 2021 • 38min
Stuart Clarke is here to showcase Leeds, a city making waves in the technology sector.
Stuart is festival director of Leeds Digital Festival, now in it's 6th year. Up until the pandemic the festival was purely physical, but virtual environments have given the festival a new dimension. Stuart tells us why Leeds is gaining such attention.
If you're interested in the chat mentioned by David (between him and Facebook), more details can be found here: https://www.techexevent.com/techex-northamerica/
Sep 24, 2021 • 38min
Founders solve problems, so when James' mental health was the problem he looked for a solution
As James correctly states, we all have mental health. James Routledge is founder of Sanctus, and author of "Mental Health at Work", a book that will be released next week, on the 30th September. Here we get a very honest insight into James' journey from would-be tech entrepreneur to author - with bumps along the way.
Sep 21, 2021 • 44min
Lightful are helping to give a voice to non-profits with a story to tell.
Lightful are working with non-profits to bring their impactful stories to life. In a congested market they've helped organisations raise more money during the pandemic, a time when you'd assume people have less to give. We found out why and how when meeting co-founders Vinay and Carlos.
If you want to hear more from Lightful, they have a podcast too: https://soundcloud.com/reclaimsocialpodcast
Sep 17, 2021 • 34min
How does a leader build a team, and give them purpose?
In the second part of our interview with Andy Smith, CIO at UCL, we explore how he's given the technology team purpose and made sure they're empowered within the institution. We're diving into the mechanics of team building on today's show.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home
Sep 14, 2021 • 27min
What's the role of a CIO post-pandemic? Andy Smith from UCL shares his thoughts
Andy Smith started his role as CIO at UCL prior to the start of the academic year in 2020, in the middle of lockdowns and the pandemic. How the role of the CIO has evolved and what challenges working in Higher Education presented are discussed in detail in the first part of our two-episodes with Andy.
If UCL is a place you'd like to work, check out their current vacancies: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home
