"How do I stay focused on people matters?" - We capture the big questions from Unleash America
On today's show we're back on the floor of Unleash America in Las Vegas. We're talking to HCA Healthcare's Davita Carpenter (VP HR) as she tries not to feel overwhelmed by tech. Then we meet Meg Bear, SAP Success Factors' President and Chief Product Officer. She underlines the need for organisations to be able to 'unlearn'. If you're in Rio for WebSummit let David know - he's on LinkedIn so connect. We'd love to meet you!
2 Touko 202324min
We meet the Chief Sustainability Officer of Swindon Town Football Club.
Michael Doughty is the CSO of Swindon, as well as the founder of disruptive sportwear brand Hylo Athletics. Sustainability remains a crucial topic in the technology sector, so we took a step back to see how an entrepreneur was approaching issues such as the supply chain.
27 Huhti 202323min
Non-linear careers and made-up professions: Work in 2023
On the podcast today we are talking about careers, learning and hiring. First we talk to Michael Blakley, co-founder of Equitas. Michael has built a platform to create equity and fairness, and has made up his own job title in the process. He's an example of a non-linear career professional. Another is Anna Buldakova, CEO and co-founder of Meander (formerly Vektor AI). So in the age of non-linear careers what counts and how do you stay relevant?
25 Huhti 202339min
Can you make a developer in 16-weeks?
Today we're talking to Binance Charity and School of Code, as they look for solutions to the ongoing, deepening skills crisis. Join David, Chris Meah (Digital Leader of the Year 2022) and James Aslett in a conversation that extends beyond just skills. https://www.schoolofcode.co.uk/
20 Huhti 202324min
Can you articulate why your organisation or business matters?
Today we're exploring the power of storytelling and connecting with an audience. First David talks to Hoffman European MD Mark Pinsent. His one wish? That businesses walking through his door were open to being interrogated. Then we swap London for the West Coast and talk to Frequence President Oliver Jacob. Here we hear the need to stay close to sales and not build technology in a bubble. If you're planning to be at either Unleash America in Las Vegas, or Web Summit in Rio, let us know! We'd love to say hello.
18 Huhti 202345min
Why is Cloud currently the most invested in technology?
Today we're talking to Version 1's CTO, Brad Mallard. Brad's organisation are helping a huge number of organisations navigate investment in cloud. But what about further investment in data and analytics, and how does sustainability feature?
13 Huhti 202323min
Influencers reach emerging talent; what can we learn?
On today's show we talk to two bona-fide 'influencers' and ask how they're connecting with people, how they're using their skills, and what the emerging generation of professional is looking for. Laurence Benson has 2.4m followers on TikTok, Holly Boothroyd has 80k of Instagram. How have they done it, and should enterprise orgs be less snooty about influencers and learn from the example of relatable, achievable inspiration?
11 Huhti 202332min
The New Old School Of Zero Trust With Dr. Chase Cunningham
Today we're handing over to our sister-show Security Bytes, with our own CISO Jim Tiller. Whether you’ve been in security for 30 years or 3, you’ve heard some form of Zero Trust, but what exactly is it. Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, discusses it in ways that actually makes sense.
6 Huhti 202348min
