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What Does the Future Developer Look Like? Rachel Laycock Has Some Answers Jul 30, 2025

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AI is changing everything: how we build software, modernize legacy systems, and even what it means to be a developer.

In this episode, Rachel Laycock, North American CTO at Thoughtworks, shares why modernization remains one of tech’s hardest challenges, how AI tools are accelerating progress, and what this all means for the next generation of engineers.

We explore why 70% of modernization projects fail, how AI-powered tools like Code Concise are tackling mainframes, and why learning agility—not coding—may define tomorrow’s most valuable tech talent.

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From Cloud to AI Agents: Oracle’s £5bn Bet on the Future of Business Jul 28, 2025

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AI is no longer the CIO’s problem—it’s everybody’s opportunity.

In this episode, Siobhan Wilson, UK Country Leader at Oracle, joins me to explore how the conversations around technology have shifted from features and functions to real business outcomes. We talk about Oracle’s £5 billion investment in UK cloud infrastructure, the rise of AI agents, and why the future of work is less about coding—and more about human judgment, context, and trust.

Plus, Siobhan shares what organizations must do now to unlock AI’s potential while keeping bias, security, and ethics front of mind.

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Boardy: The AI Super Connector Redefining Networking Jul 25, 2025

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What if you had a personal super-connector who never forgot a name, could scale to thousands of relationships, and made introductions that actually mattered? That’s the promise of Boardy—and the vision of its founder, Andrew D’Souza.

Andrew joins us to share why he built Boardy, how AI can create meaningful professional connections without feeling creepy or transactional, and why this could change the way we build businesses. From AI-driven networking to the future of skills, this is a fascinating look at what happens when technology stops replacing humans and starts augmenting them.

As mentioned, we want you to watch the latest Tech Flix doc on August 21st, sign up here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/data-suntoldstory-theaienergycr7353018441315848193/theater/

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

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Cyber War Stories, Supply Chain Blind Spots & Why AI Is the New Risk Frontier Jul 23, 2025

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Cyberattacks are no longer an “if”—they’re a “when.”

Emma Wright, Partner at Crowell & Moring and a leading voice in privacy and cybersecurity law, joins Tech Talks to share what really happens when your systems go down, why supply chain vulnerabilities keep boards awake, and how ransomware gangs like Scattered Spider operate.

We explore the hidden weak spots, why basic attacks still succeed, and how boards can prepare for the chaos when—not if—a breach hits. Plus, Emma unpacks the legal and operational risks of rushing AI adoption without proper governance.

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

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How Data Became PE’s Secret Weapon: Anush Newman on Growth, Risk & Real Impact Jul 21, 2025

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Private equity used to rely on good timing and cheap debt. Not anymore.

In this episode, Anush Newman, co-founder and CEO of JMAN Group, explains how data has become essential to driving real value in a market that’s become far more complex, and far less forgiving.

From why services businesses are suddenly investor catnip, to how AI is (and isn’t) reshaping investment strategies, Anush unpacks what private equity firms are really looking for, and how founders can show they’re ready for sustainable scale.

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Why Spreadsheets Are Costing You Millions: Selby Cary on AI, Assets & Agility Jul 18, 2025

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Is your warehouse still running on spreadsheets? You’re not alone—and it’s costing businesses tens of thousands an hour.

Selby Cary, Co-founder and Head of Product & Engineering at Mapify Logistics, joins the show to talk about building a modern asset management platform that’s ditching legacy systems for AI-enabled visibility and speed.

We explore why the real frontier of AI isn’t hype—it’s practicality. From digitising warehouse downtime to rethinking how we scale startups, Selby shares a grounded, exciting vision of what’s possible when you pair deep industry knowledge with today’s tech.

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

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Zero Hallucinations: Making AI Enterprise-Ready with Hasura’s PromptQL Jul 16, 2025

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AI hallucinations might be funny in chatbots—but in enterprise, they're a disaster.
Suku Krishnaraj Chettiar, President & COO at Hasura, joins the show to explain how their product PromptQL is eliminating LLM inaccuracies in mission-critical environments.

From healthcare to software giants, Suku breaks down how Hasura built a universal data access layer that turns AI from “cool toy” to trusted business tool.

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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

If Your Customers Feel Confused, You’ve Already Lost Them Jul 14, 2025

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In this episode, David Savage sits down with Jamie Anderson, CRO at UserTesting, to tackle one of the most glaring gaps in modern business: the disconnect between what companies think their customers experience… and what customers actually feel. With AI accelerating product cycles and market expectations rising, Jamie argues it’s never been more critical to embed real human feedback into every step of your design, marketing, and tech rollout process.

From AI chatbots to app onboarding, if you're not validating with users, you're building on sand.

🎧 Tune in to learn why testing everything—early and often—is your brand's best defense in a high-velocity digital world.

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

Why Resumes Are Broken and What We Should Use Instead Jul 11, 2025

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Chris Daden, CTO of Criteria Corp, joins David Savage to explain why CVs are no longer fit for purpose in the age of generative AI. With over 60 million assessments delivered globally, Criteria is redefining how we evaluate talent—moving away from static credentials and toward dynamic, science-based signals. From the psychological impact of agentic AI to the rise of product engineers, this episode offers tech leaders a blueprint for hiring in a rapidly shifting world of work.

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

From Data to Distinction: AI’s Role in Personalised Retail Jul 09, 2025

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Can AI help you remember 100 million customers?

Andrew Bialecki, co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo, thinks it can, and should. In this episode, recorded at K:LDN, he explains why the days of fragmented, multi-channel marketing are over.

He paints a picture of a future where every brand (big or small) has a "digital brain" for seamless customer experience, powered by AI agents that feel human.

But what does this mean for heritage brands with soul?

To answer that, we turn to Hannah Bennett from Paul Smith, who joined David at the same event. She shares how tech is being used (carefully) to scale, while keeping the brand’s iconic personality alive.

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

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