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Making Tech More Human: Gary Shapiro's Vision for Innovation That Uplifts Society Nov 04, 2024

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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

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Scoring with Fintech: FIS's Gameplan for the Sports Industry Nov 01, 2024

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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.

From NSA to CEO: A Unique Path to Tech Entrepreneurship Oct 30, 2024

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey from a PhD mathematician to working at the NSA and eventually founding her own company. She shares insights into the culture of the environments she’s worked in, how they valued critical thinking, and how this experience led her to entrepreneurship. Dr. Williams discusses the pivotal moments that inspired her to start Enveil and create a market for privacy-enhancing technologies. She also offers advice on encouraging women in technical leadership, continuous learning, and balancing the demands of a startup with personal life. Her story highlights a unique transition from the NSA to tech entrepreneurship, applying math and critical thinking to address modern data privacy challenges. 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

Beyond the Diversity Checklist: Embedding True Inclusion in the Workplace Oct 28, 2024

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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.

What can we expect at CES 2025? AI and Sustainability: Building a Greener Future Oct 25, 2024

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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?

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Operational Resilience in the Wake of the CrowdStrike Outage: Insights from PagerDuty's VP EMEA Oct 23, 2024

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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.

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The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com

Bringing Digestive Health Diagnostics to the Masses: How Swallowable Capsule Tech is Transforming Care Oct 21, 2024

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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?

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Navigating the Crypto and Web3 Landscape: A guide to talent and investment from Zebu Live Oct 18, 2024

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On today's show we explore the key insights and perspectives shared by a range of experts at the Zebu Live conference, a major new(ish) event focused on the crypto and web3 space. David Savage interviews not one, but two guests! Sean Potts, co-founder of crypto recruitment firm Plexus, and Chris Delgado, an investor at Goliath Ventures.

The discussions cover topics such as the evolving role of marketing and branding in modern recruitment, the importance of a focused, experienced leadership team for crypto startups, and the macro trends and challenges impacting the broader crypto and web3 ecosystem. Our guests provide an insider's view on navigating this rapidly evolving and wide-ranging industry, from building a successful niche recruitment business to evaluating promising crypto investments.

Today's episode also touches on the potential for AI-powered digital assistants to democratize access to expert financial and legal advice, highlighting the innovative ways technology is transforming traditional industries. Tune in if you're looking to understand the current state and future direction of the crypto and web3 landscape.

Check out Raoul and Real Vision here https://www.realvision.com/shows/raoul-pal-adventures-in-crypto

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Maximizing ROI with Generative AI: Insights from ThoughtSpot’s Cindi Howson Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode, David Savage sits down with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in maximizing return on investment. Cindi shares her insights on how generative AI is being applied to data and analytics, highlighting key findings from a recent report co-sponsored with MIT. They discuss the rapid adoption curve, the importance of data governance, and the significant competitive advantages early adopters are experiencing. Cindi also emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize AI literacy and the role of generative AI in improving efficiency and decision-making. Tune in to learn how businesses can leverage generative AI to stay ahead of the curve and achieve substantial ROI.

David and Akeesh also spend time discussing the “Harvey Nash Tech Talent & Salary Report 2024”, which has been produced in collaboration with LinkedIn. To get your copy head to https://www.harveynash.co.uk/2024-global-tech-talent-and-salary-report

Beyond the Hype: Real-World Use Cases Driving the Web3 Revolution Oct 14, 2024

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In this episode, we sit down with Harry, the community manager of the Zebu Live conference, to get an insider's perspective on the current state and future potential of Web3 technology.

Beyond the hype and speculation that has surrounded crypto and NFTs, Harry discusses the real-world use cases that are driving innovation in the Web3 space. He highlights the opportunity to tokenize physical assets like real estate, enabling more efficient ownership and trading.

Harry also explores the intersection of AI and Web3, explaining how AI can serve as an accessible "front-end" to unlock the power of decentralized technologies for mainstream users. Examples like musicians receiving instant royalties and self-driving cars automatically paying for electricity point to the transformative impact Web3 can have across industries.

While acknowledging the challenges of onboarding new users and overcoming skepticism, Harry remains optimistic about the future. He shares insights on the receptiveness of the UK government, the growth of the Zebu Live conference, and his vision for positioning London as a global hub for Web3 innovation.

This episode provides a refreshing, pragmatic perspective on the practical applications of Web3 that are emerging, moving beyond the noise and hype to showcase the real transformative potential of this 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

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