In this episode of Tech Talks, Hans Westerhof, co-founder and Managing Director of Remove, discusses the importance of carbon dioxide removal in achieving net zero emissions. Together we explore various methods used to capture and store CO2, including nature-based solutions like planting trees and technological solutions like vacuum cleaners that filter CO2 from the air. Hans highlights the challenges faced by the industry, such as high costs and the need for infrastructure development. There is huge importance in reducing emissions alongside carbon removal efforts and Dsvid and Han discuss the emerging market for carbon removal credits, which companies can buy to offset their carbon footprint. Hans provides insights into the future of carbon dioxide removal and the role of startups in developing innovative solutions to combat climate change. 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 Savage interviews Mark Grindey from Zeus Cloud and asks him to reflect on the recent CrowdStrike crisis and its impact on businesses. Mark shares insights on the importance of not blindly trusting suppliers when it comes to updates and the need for rigorous testing before implementation. He discusses the challenges faced by companies during the global outage and emphasizes the significance of having robust policies and procedures in place to prevent such incidents. Mark also highlights the differences in response times between the private and public sectors and the importance of allowing technical teams to do their jobs without excessive interference from management. 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, David talks to Dr Emilia Molimpakis, the brilliant mind behind Thymia. Emilia's on a mission to revolutionize mental health diagnostics using AI. Sharing her deeply personal story (the inspiration behind Thymia), Emilia talks about how AI can be used to analyze voice, video, and behavioral data to provide objective mental health assessments. 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 Tech Talks today we chat with Mike Myer, the CEO and founder of Quiq, and discuss the future of customer service and engagement. Whilst at Collision, David sat down with Mike as he shared insights on how Quiq is revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers through text messaging and AI. What is the role of AI in enhancing customer service, and what challenges and opportunities come with adopting these new technologies? Also on the show David and Akeesh discuss the news that Google have hired the founders of Character.ai and ask what it means for the industry. 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

David recently spent time talking to Taban Shoresh OBE, the founder of The Lotus Flower, a charity dedicated to supporting women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Taban shares her inspiring personal story from being a genocide survivor and child political prisoner to becoming a passionate advocate for displaced women. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of her mission, the importance of humanizing displacement, and the power of storytelling in driving change. To find out more about Taban and The Lotus Flower head to https://thelotusflower.org/story 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

Today we’re sitting down with Darren Linden, CEO of Modu, to explore the concept of "Leader X" and how innovative leadership is driving change in our industry. Darren shares insights on Modu's modular approach to product delivery, the importance of adaptability, and the role of Gen Z in shaping the future of digital products and services. Have you identified “Leader X” in your organization? 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

Today’s guest is Thoughtworks’ Chief Technology Office Emerita Rebecca Parsons; a speaker, author and advocate of technology. But whilst we can advocate tech, we need to challenge how it’s harnessed and used, and Rebecca is here to talk about the responsible use of AI (and what that really means in terms of business). Are we too narrow in our focus when tackling a problem? Just because you fixed the problem in front of you doesn’t mean you’ve done your job! Also, are hallucinations really such a problem? Again a narrow perspective on what AI can and can’t be used for might be robbing us of the broader positive changes it could bring about. 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

Today our guest is Rory Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Airhive. David quizzes him on the world of innovative carbon capture solutions, an area he’s heard about but doesn’t really understand. Rory discusses the technology behind direct air capture, the challenges and opportunities in scaling carbon removal, and the potential impact on our global climate. Rory also tackles the question of ensuring that this new innovation is impactful, and doesn’t become another avenue for greenwashing. Also on today’s show we chat about the prospect of AI training being stalled by a lack of data. Are we in danger of running out and what are the consequences?  https://theconversation.com/researchers-warn-we-could-run-out-of-data-to-train-ai-by-2026-what-then-216741 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

Today we welcome Nicola Gunby to Tech Talks as she unveils Cliq, the app hoping to change the way we connect in our local communities and through events. We explore the story behind Cliq’s creation and Nicola's role as co-founder and an entrepreneur, the challenges she's faced, and the vision for a future where online connections seamlessly transition into real-life experiences. We’re also talking about the National AI Awards as host Sonya Barlow joins David to chat about this year’s ceremony: https://thenationalaiawards.com/ 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

We jump back to Collision Conference and question how to interview a guest and get the best out of them? How do you use your network to collaborate? How can you build trust with a new contact? We explore the relationship between interviewer and guest and the dynamics of networking with leadership coach and best selling author Alisa Cohn. Also on the show today we chat about Crowdstrike, with insight and market reaction from Zeus Cloud CEO Mark Grindey. 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