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The AI Reality Check: Why Hendrick Auto Scrapped Their Data System and Started Over Apr 24, 2026

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When executives asked for AI, Hendrick Automotive Group faced a hard truth: their data was disjointed. Instead of patching broken processes, Dan Beyer and Mark Peskir made the tough call to scrap everything and start over. In this episode, they reveal why you can't have an AI strategy without a data strategy, the hidden costs of poor data governance, and how building a single source of truth is transforming the 50-year-old auto giant.

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From A&E Doctor to Tech Founder: What Trauma Triage Taught Chris McCullough About Scaling a Startup Apr 22, 2026

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Chris McCullough didn’t set out to build a tech company; he just wanted to fix broken A&E scheduling.

In this episode, Chris reveals how he traded emergency medicine for the boardroom, eventually leading Rotageek to a major acquisition. We unpack how handling medical trauma with incomplete information became his ultimate framework for navigating startup "imposter syndrome," building psychological safety, and making logically rigorous decisions under extreme pressure.

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The Unglamorous Reality of Being Your Own Boss Apr 20, 2026

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After a career-ending injury, former elite tennis player Carla Nokes faced a daunting pivot into the tech world. In this episode, Carla shares the unfiltered reality of bootstrapping The Fitness Directory, a 24/7 B2B platform connecting gyms with personal trainers.

We discuss the heartbreak of pivoting, the shock of an £80k app quote, and why the resilience learned on the tennis court is the ultimate founder toolkit.

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Why Is Dr Omar Hatamleh Worried About People Outsourcing Critical Thinking? Apr 17, 2026

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In this episode, David sits down with Dr Omar Hatamleh, former Chief AI Officer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, to explore the “Great Decoupling”; a looming future where AI replaces human labour.

Beyond job losses, what happens to human identity when we solve the income problem but lose our sense of meaning? Omar warns against outsourcing our critical thinking while revealing the breathtaking medical breakthroughs AI promises. If we rely solely on machines to think for us, I can’t help but feel those breakthroughs vanish…

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Why Engineer Marco Riedesser Built an AI ‘Friend’ That Disagrees With You Apr 15, 2026

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Meet A Friend, a new product that you’ll have a very different relationship with. Most AI companions are programmed to blindly agree with us. Engineer Marco Riedesser is building something different: a physical, tactile AI 'friend' for adults, capable of sarcasm and pushing back.

In this episode, we explore the loneliness epidemic driving this market, why we need energy-efficient "bicycles of AI," and Marco’s stark warning about the lies Big Tech tells regarding the future of human labor.

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Your Technology Conference Survival Guide (Podcast Edition) Apr 13, 2026

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Today David is joined by longtime friend and contributor to Tech Talks, Cathy White. As CEO and Founder of CEW Communications, she advises entrepreneurs and their businesses where to talk, and about what! But a conference or large event is so much more than just that. How do you prep, what is the best way to get in front of people, and does it really pay to be on stage? As a conference season gets into full swing we break down some of the key questions you might have before packing your bags.

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Computer Says No! zally is Turning How You Hold Your Phone into the Ultimate Password Apr 10, 2026

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zally’s Elliott Fullerton is turning how you hold your phone into the ultimate password.

We explore how continuous authentication uses behaviour, not biometrics, to quietly tell imposters "no" in the background. But the real story is where this data goes next: predicting dementia and heart disease. We also discuss why clearing out the noise and learning to say "no" to AI hype is the true secret to building lasting value.

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The Truth About Digital Trust: Why Banks Are Terrified and Passports Can't Save Us Apr 07, 2026

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The internet’s trust systems are breaking down, and companies are terrified to admit it. Bots aren't just spamming platforms; they're draining Spotify fees and forcing digital banks to consider opening physical branches.

This week, 'Tools for Humanity' CPO Tiago Sada reveals why traditional ID checks are failing against advanced AI. We explore the hidden human cost of fake identities and how a new “proof of human” protocol could save our digital future.

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Why the CEO *MUST* Be the Chief AI Officer Apr 02, 2026

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Is AI just about deploying agents, or does it require a fundamental leadership shift?

In this episode, Ascendion CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy explains why the "Chief AI Officer" role is often a mistake, arguing that true AI transformation must be led by the CEO. We explore the fallacy of counting AI agents, the fast-approaching "Kodak moment" for hesitant companies, and why rewriting your entire operating model is the only way to survive.

To everyone who celebrates Easter, we hope you have a lovely time with family this weekend!

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From Swift to Stablecoins: The Payment Decision Saving Small Businesses Mar 30, 2026

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When we hear "unbanked," we usually think of individuals. But what about unbanked businesses?

Meryem Habibi, CRO at Bitpace, reveals how small companies in emerging markets use stablecoins not for speculation, but for sheer survival. We discuss the hidden costs of traditional cross-border payments, the evolution of mobile money, and why adopting crypto in regions like Africa and Latin America is driven entirely by necessity.

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