Legacy of Tomorrow: Navigating Sustainability and ESG in the Corporate World
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
24 Kesä 202432min
Two years on from the Pandemic, have HR departments got to grips with what it continues to mean for their staff?
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
21 Kesä 202428min
Meet Cleo, the AI financial assistant helping people break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck
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
19 Kesä 202429min
Private wealth, unlocked? How Sidekick aim to create wealth for the masses.
Matt Ford is the cofounder of Sidekick. His big idea is to help give financial independence back to the masses. Our parents were able to generate wealth via buying property, but that ship has sailed. So can we really gain access to products reserved for the ultra wealthy? Matt talks through his journey and how he came to this point as an entrepreneur. 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
17 Kesä 202419min
From photography to treatment for chronic wounds; a look at how innovation thrived during the pressures of the pandemic.
Today David talks to Polaroid Therapeutics CEO Ran Frankel, a company who took the complex chemistry involved in photography and applied it to healthtech during the pandemic to try and ease the crisis. In the process they made discoveries that have led to better treatment for wound management and chronic wounds in particular. So, how did the company spin off from such an unlikely source, and how is Ran leading the organisation into the future? Want to join us for our Tech Flix screening at AWS? https://bit.ly/3VG26Ih 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
14 Kesä 202432min
As the Euros kick-off, can we dream of social media free from abuse?
This Friday is the start of the Euros in Germany. As football takes centre stage in a sporting summer, so will fears over abuse, especially towards the young athletes representing their countries. Striver co-founder Tim Chase dropped into the podcast (over breakfast in Rio) to talk about how they’re launch has successfully tackled abuse on social media. 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
12 Kesä 202424min
Driving innovation: how are Bumper transforming car care?
James Jackson is the co-founder and CEO of Bumper, a business that helps split the costs of repairs from little bumps to engine trouble. What are the key trends facing leaders, and why does he think they’re one of the fastest growing startups in Europe? Also on the show David and Sam invite Collision attendees to get in touch, and we find out why unplugging helps you to connect: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/09/come-on-feel-the-noise-how-i-unplugged-my-headphones-and-reconnected-with-the-world 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
10 Kesä 202431min
Meet Nettle, the headband that can take away period pain.
On the podcast today David meet’s Emilė Radytė, the co-founder of Samphire Neuroscience, a company committed to building unprecedented solutions with unprecedented thinking. Emilė and her team are changing the narrative to place women at the forefront, prioritising their needs in the creation of novel health technologies. With potentially up to 90% of women suffering from crippling period pain this is as welcome as it’s inspiring. 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
7 Kesä 202428min
