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Maximizing VR for Mental Health: A Safe Digital Haven for Youth Jul 10, 2024

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Children should be given safe environments, but sometimes that’s not straightforward. Maxim VR uses VR and AI to create a second home where young people feel safe, comfortable and supported. Today’s guest (Maxim’s CEO and founder) Lisa Franke shares her story as a single parent who fled an abusive relationship and worried about the impact of the experience on her daughter, and talks about the alarming statistics of mental health issues among children and teenagers in the UK.

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

Navigating the Brand Trust Landscape with Intuit Mailchimp's Jim Rudall Jul 08, 2024

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Today’s episode takes us on a journey through brand trust in the age of information overload. Jim Rudall, General Manager at Intuit Mailchimp share’s information from their recent survey which offers analysis of consumer behavior and loyalty, offering valuable insights for marketers looking to navigate the complexities of modern brand engagement.

We dive into the nuances of trust, the importance of transparency, and the power of personalized experiences as we explore their key findings. For more from Intuit Mailchimp head to https://mailchimp.com/?currency=GBP

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

Creativity, Innovation, and the Opportunities of Generative AI: An Interview with Arvind Ravishankar Jul 05, 2024

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Today's guest is Arvind Ravishankar, General Manager at Wipro and Lab45 @ Think Tank. His podcast, 'Unpacked with Arvind Ravishunkar'. The discussion explores how businesses can leverage generative AI to innovate and add value, addressing the challenges and opportunities it presents. David and Arvind also chat about Arvind's podcast, how it helps break down complex technical topics for business leaders, emphasizing the importance of a bottom-up strategy in technology adoption.

To listen to the show head to https://lab45thinktank.com/podcast/unpacked-season-1-generative-ai/

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

How are Island Revolutionizing Enterprise Browsing? Jul 03, 2024

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In today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Fey, CEO of Island, to explore the expanding world of enterprise browsers. Mike shares insights into Island's journey as a growing business, focusing on delivering a browser reimagined for enterprise needs. He delves into the challenges of traditional browsers and how Island's approach enhances security, simplifies user experience, and supports business operations across various devices.

Also on the show David and Akeesh chat about sustainability as Google admit that Net Zero is going to be increasingly demanding given the adoption and usage of GenAI tools. So what does our community need to do?

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

Humanizing Security: A Conversation with 1Password's CEO Jeff Shiner Jul 01, 2024

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AI is rapidly changing the technology landscape and the approach of teams across business. As Jeff Shiner (1Password's CEO) tells us, three quarters of you went out and started using ChatGPT before security teams had determined if you even should!

Jeff emphasises the human aspect of security, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to the changing work environment and ensure the safety of their employees' digital interactions.

On the show we also discuss the falling numbers of girls study Computer Science for their GCSEs in the UK and ask why. To join us we have Cat Astier: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/27/number-of-girls-in-england-taking-computing-gcse-plummets-study-finds

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

Safe Journeys: Navigating the World for LGBTQ Travelers Jun 28, 2024

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Surely everyone should be able to travel the world and be their own fabulous self? Sadly, we know that's not the case. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community global travel is not a given. Join David on Tech Talks today is Riskline's Travel Intelligence Data Team Lead Claudia Gualdi. The talk specifically dives into the safety and needs of queer travellers.

To help David unpack the subject is his colleague Melina Harmon. As this is the final episode of the podcast in global Pride month, we want to send our love and support to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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

Innovation Against Imitation: The Snapdragon Monitoring Story Jun 26, 2024

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Rachel Jones has been on a journey in more ways than one. She invented a baby product, and then discovered it had been ripped-off. So she went to China and in time turned her battle against counterfeit products into a successful enterprise helping other entrepreneurs. In today's show we discover how she took on the challenge of protecting intellectual property rights and transformed her frustration into innovation.

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

Legacy of Tomorrow: Navigating Sustainability and ESG in the Corporate World Jun 24, 2024

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In today's episode of Tech Talks we delve into the world of sustainability and ESG ratings with Birgit Vallmuur, Managing Director of TitanSwan. The conversation explores the challenges and dilemmas companies face in their pursuit of a greener future. From the trade-offs between environmental and social impacts to the risks of greenwashing, Birgit also shines a light on the importance of a holistic approach to corporate legacy.

Also on the podcast Akeesh and Dave discuss some thoughts on AI coming out of Collision: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/23/what-vinod-khosla-says-hes-worried-about-the-most/

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

Two years on from the Pandemic, have HR departments got to grips with what it continues to mean for their staff? Jun 21, 2024

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Kamal Pradhan is the VP HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health. He sits down with David to talk about his career, a pivot to HR from electrical engineering. He faces the challenge of creating a unified view of the employee lifecycle, leveraging technology to enable better decision making and employee experience, whilst also fostering a culture of inclusivity and well-being

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

Meet Cleo, the AI financial assistant helping people break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck Jun 19, 2024

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On today's show we're joined by Cleo's VP of Technology Sam Taylor. 170 million US citizens are living paycheck to paycheck, so can an AI assistant help them break that cycle? How does it work? Cleo uses AI to analyze your spending patterns, categorize transactions, create budgets, and give personalized feedback and recommendations. Pretty simple!

Also on the show Michael Goldberg (VP Strategic Partners, Harvey Nash USA) and Emily D'Silva (Digital Storyteller) join David at the Ballpark to chat about Collision whilst watching baseball.

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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