Is a Digital ID a Good or Bad Thing For You?
Why do we hesitate to use government digital IDs but happily hand over our data to social media giants? Jarek Sygitowicz, co-founder of Authologic, joins David Savage to decode the future of identity. They discuss the "Stripe-ification" of verification, why taking photos of your driver's license is actually a security nightmare, and how "Zero Knowledge Proofs" might finally solve the privacy paradox. So where do you stand on this one?Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
26 Tammi 28min
Tech Is Helping People Embrace The Cold: Brass Monkey Founder Dan Talks Us Through His Icy Journey
Danyl Bosomworth didn’t set out to be a tech founder; he just wanted a better ice bath. In this episode, the Brass Monkey founder reveals how a "scratch your own itch" project evolved into a sophisticated business. We explore why a physical wellness product required a custom tech stack to survive, the science of retraining your nervous system against corporate stress, and why building a "Purple Cow" matters more than market research.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
23 Tammi 32min
What Do 70 Million Patents Tell Us About Technology and AI?
We often measure AI innovation by press releases, but what does the hard data say? In today's show David sits down with Ed White (Clarivate) to analyze the "current patented knowledge of humanity." They discuss why Japan is quietly dominating the hardware layer, why AI deployment is outpacing technological maturity (creating a potential "risk bubble"), and why the era of the lone inventor is officially over. Where are you, collaborators of the world? It's your time!Dive into the Top 100 Innovators list and explore it for yourself!Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
21 Tammi 34min
The Environmental Mismatch: Modern Tech is Breaking Our Nervous Systems
We are living in an era of "environmental mismatch". Our bodies have evolved over millions of years, and they are now fighting (or running from) 'tigers' in a world of constant digital pings. Waldi Hoon, CEO of yōjō, joins David to decode the Vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system. She discusses why raw health data often leads to "wellness shame," the science of physiological safety, and how to rewire your body for recovery without abandoning your modern lifestyle.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
19 Tammi 29min
No A-Levels, No Degree: How Curiosity Built a Multi-Million Pound Startup
On today's edition of 'Tech Talks' David talks to Vincent Cook, the founder of Cyb3r Operations, to talk about a critical blind spot in cybersecurity: third-party risk. From leaving school at 16 to raising $5.4 million, Vincent shares how he is bridging the gap between perceived risk and real exposure. Discover why most organizations underestimate their external ecosystem by up to 30x and how a partnership-led culture is redefining trust in cyber operations. Not just a brilliant look at the evolving cyber market, this episode is a must listen for any aspiring entrepreneurs.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
16 Tammi 28min
The Decision to Digitize The Beano: Comixit! are Building Additive, Not Addictive, Tech
With childrens' literacy (in the United Kingdom) in crisis, Michael Nakan CEO of Comixit! is using technology to fight back. Today he joins David to discuss how his platform uses AI to transform the legendary Beano into frictionless, digital-native webtoons. We explore the cross-generational power of storytelling, the danger of "addictive" vs. "additive" technology, and why Nakan believes that without stories, we simply stop being human.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
14 Tammi 31min
Is Your Workplace Forcing People Out? Rethinking Human Data in the AI Era
In an era of rapid AI transformation, Kasia Hayward argues that the secret to success is actually moving slower. Drawing on twenty years of experience with global leaders like JP Morgan and UBS, Kasia explores the "human data" organizations often ignore. We discuss the shift from AI hype to practical context, the reality of neurodiversity in tech, and why leaders must stop asking why people leave and start asking why the workplace is letting them go.Also today: David and Sam discuss a few 2026 predictions. Or maybe not predictions, but ideas at least!Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
12 Tammi 30min
The Need For A Human Conductor: Why Airship Won’t Let AI Fly Solo
On today's episode of 'Tech Talks' Airship’s Mike Herrick joins David Savage to discuss the evolution of mobile engagement through AI agents. We discover how to tech is going to make more sense for actual people by removing the drudgery of work while keeping a human-in-the-loop. We explore internal AI culture, to navigating the European Accessibility Act. There is also a new idea, CFO ROI versus Human ROI.Learn why the future of tech belongs to the "conductors" who orchestrate these powerful new tools.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
9 Tammi 29min
