An overview of the Summit with Nash Squared and Spinks on SIte
Tech Talks17 Touko 2022

An overview of the Summit with Nash Squared and Spinks on SIte

Last week the Tech Talks team joined 'Spinks on Site' in Barcelona for the EU Startups Summit. During two days of workshops, fireside chats and talks, we grabbed 14 leaders and founders to share their views on the sector, and tell us why they were there. Enjoy the selection from the conference floor!

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The Speed Paradox: Why AI Agents Demand More Responsibility, Not Less

The Speed Paradox: Why AI Agents Demand More Responsibility, Not Less

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19 Joulu 202536min

The Social Universe Built by Two Invites: Byio is Rewriting the Rules of Growth and Social Media

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Is it time that technologists took a Hippocratic Oath?

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From CEO to 'Beckie': How Beckie Taylor Hit Reset To Find Her Voice in Tech

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