Scaling Europe’s Fastest Growing Travel Company Without Talking About Travel
Today David is talking to Fabio Bin (the WeRoad Co-founder and CMO), who reveals how Europe's fastest-growing travel startup achieved $100M revenue by ignoring conventional marketing playbooks. The real trick? They don't sell trips; they solve the modern loneliness epidemic. Fabio explains how focusing on community, soft-skilled travel coordinators, and bold, punchy branding created a profoundly human business that thrives on building connections among strangers.Also on the show there is a shout out for the Converge Podcast (by Convera) which David recently guest hosted. Take a listen 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
24 Marras 39min
The Tech That Went Sh*tty: Twitter's First Employee on the Right to Exit and Open Protocols
Today we have a real treat for you! Rabble Evan Henshaw-Plath, Twitter’s first employee, reveals the chaotic, hackathon origins of the platform. He details how user feedback built Twitter's core features (hashtags, retweets), and why the subsequent shift to advertising destroyed the original promise. We unpack the critical concept of ‘inshitification’ and how new open-protocol platforms like Bluesky are designed to combat centralization by giving users the fundamental right to exit and maintain platform accountability.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click 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 Marras 23min
The $300 Trillion Question: Can You Buy a Home Without a Bank?
Buying a house is really, really hard. It took our host David 15 years of renting until he was in a position to get on the career ladder. It's a huge milestone, but it comes with debt, and interest. But does it have to? Former career banker Chris Smith chats to David about his mission to expose how the traditional financial system has failed home ownership, turning the market into a "game of monopoly". He reveals Bloxx, a new financial architecture built on equity and Web3 infrastructure. By connecting institutional capital directly to buyers, Bloxx enables home access with a 1% deposit and monthly payments up to 30% cheaper than a traditional mortgage, making renting a "dead cost" of the past. This is the generational shift required to get 1.2 billion renters into homes. Too good to be true? Surely the banks won't allow it? Listen in to today's interview to find out more!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 Marras 33min
Investment Based on Code? Why AI is the Assistant, Not a Decision-Maker, in Inclusive VC
Today David is join by Michael Tefula (of Ada Ventures) to discuss how we can power inclusion in venture capital, and how proprietary technology fits into the picture. As an investor who can code, Michael reveals how they utilize tools like their internal investment memo software and Deck Genius (formerly Ada GPT) to source high-potential, overlooked founders and run AI-driven bias checks. Crucially, he explains why, even with cutting-edge automation, AI must remain a co-pilot and the final investment decision must always be intensely human.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
17 Marras 32min
Is An Algorithm Silencing Progressive Voices? That And More From The Floor Of Web Summit Lisbon
Recording on Tuesday (Day One) of Web Summit 2025, David Savage talks to leaders about what truly matters on the ground. Louise Thomas shares her successful fundraising round, confirming AI and health tech are capturing investor attention. Janine Luk and Katerina Chantzi reveal how they navigate the overwhelming conference strategically, prioritizing quality over quantity. The conversation turns serious as they discuss whether algorithms are actively suppressing DNI and Women in Tech posts, and what builders must do to bring the human element back to 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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
14 Marras 32min
Meet Two Teenage Leaders Who Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity (We Aren't Kidding)!
Today's show features a conversation recording at Web Summit with two future (and present) leaders : Raya Mardani and Aarav Sharma. They are 15 and 16 respectively and already building incredible solutions with a real mission and purpose.They joined me on stage for a talk called "Young Minds, Bright Futures" and it was too good not to follow up and record with them both whilst here.As Web Summit themselves put it, "Gen Z hold immense potential to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges". Listening to these two leaders, it's impossible to disagree.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 Marras 25min
The Cost of Waiting: Why Gen Z is Forcing Legacy Finance to Move On-Chain
On today's podcast David is talking to Nancy Beaton, President of Uphold, to discuss the high stakes for banks and fintechs entering the fragmented crypto space. She explains that younger generations demand instant, 24/7, borderless financial tools, viewing assets like Bitcoin as superior savings technology. We explore how leveraging Uphold’s compliant, battle-tested API platform allows traditional companies to move on-chain for efficiencies like instant cross-border payments, achieving speed-to-market in less than three months.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
10 Marras 18min
Will Your Next Chief Financial Officer Be A Human?
In today's episode David is joined by founder and entrepreneur Megan Caywood Cooper.Starling Bank and Barclays veteran Megan (Forbes 30 Under 30) details banking’s shift to Agentic AI.She explains why AI agents are moving beyond prediction to take autonomous action, becoming the "CFO in your pocket" for consumers and managing complex tasks like liquidity for banks. We discuss the challenge of risk aversion in legacy institutions and why the people who use AI will take the jobs of those who don’t.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
7 Marras 20min
