Beyond Payments: How Alipay+ Is Building a Global Mobile Ecosystem
David Savage sits down with Pietro Candela, EMEA General Manager at Alipay+, to explore how the mobile-first (and increasingly mobile-only) economies of Asia are reshaping global commerce. From QR code-powered experiences to super apps and digital ecosystems, Pietro explains how European businesses can plug into a borderless retail revolution—and why embracing mobile innovation is the key to staying relevant in a fast-evolving global market.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
2 Mai 30min
AI, Agents & Chess Moves: Rethinking Business with Alan Trefler
In this episode, David Savage is joined by Alan Trefler, founder and CEO of Pegasystems. With over four decades of leadership at the helm of a billion-dollar software company, Alan offers a rare combination of deep technical insight and strategic foresight. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI—from statistical models to generative agents—and what it really takes to deliver ROI, resilience, and reliable transformation. Alan also shares bold leadership lessons and his unfiltered take on tech hype.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
30 Apr 26min
Megha Kumar Offers Her View of Digital Resilience in a Fractured World
In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Megha Kumar, Chief Product Officer and Head of Geopolitical Risk at CyXcel. Megha explores how technology, policy, and global politics intersect—unpacking the realities of fragmented supply chains, the misunderstood role of data in AI, and why trust in tech must be earned, not assumed. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating digital risk, global innovation, or responsible AI adoption.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
28 Apr 39min
AI, Trade & Turbulence: Mapping the World’s Supply Chain in Real Time
David Savage sits down with Peter Swartz, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Altana, to discuss how AI is helping governments and global enterprises manage supply chain risk in an increasingly fragmented world. From forced labor and geopolitical tension to critical imports and climate disruption, Peter explains why legacy systems can’t cope—and how networked intelligence could be the key to a more secure, collaborative economy.Altana’s “product network” is enabling regulators, logistics firms, and multinationals to build a shared source of truth across billions of data points—so they can spot hidden vulnerabilities, verify compliance, and build resilience in real time.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
25 Apr 28min
Rewriting the Rules of Search: How AI Agents Are Changing Digital Strategy
Michael Walrath, Chair of Yext and serial tech entrepreneur, joins David Savage to break down how AI is disrupting the traditional rules of digital presence and search. As brands wake up to the shift from human-focused web experiences to AI agents as digital gatekeepers, Michael shares what companies need to do now to stay visible. He explains why businesses must stop building for websites alone and start structuring data for AI—and why those who do will dominate the next phase of search.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 Apr 28min
AI Is the Product: Rethinking Teams, Trust and the Future of Tech Leadership
In this episode, David Savage speaks with Dr. Sarah Schlobohm, CAIO at Zally, about what it means to build a business where AI isn’t just a support function—it is the product. From passwordless security to redefining tech team structures, Sarah explores the fast-evolving AI landscape and what modern tech leadership really looks like. They also discuss how emerging businesses can stay agile amid relentless innovation, and why curiosity—not just coding—remains key to long-term success in the AI economy.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 Apr 28min
Trust at Scale: How Security, AI and Grit Built a $100M Business
In this episode, David Savage talks to Stevie Case, Chief Revenue Officer at compliance and security leader Vanta. Stevie shares her remarkable journey from being one of the world’s first professional female gamers to leading Vanta’s explosive growth. Along the way, she opens up about the risks AI poses to data security, why regulation alone isn’t enough, and how trust has become a core business differentiator.Stevie also gives insight into what it takes to build a high-performing, remote-first sales team—and why unconventional backgrounds can be a secret weapon in tech leadership.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
18 Apr 27min
Securing the Supply Chain: Cyber Threats Facing Manufacturing
In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage reconnects with Barry O’Connell to explore the growing cybersecurity risks in manufacturing, particularly as geopolitical instability, outdated systems, and operational technology (OT) vulnerabilities collide. As Barry explains, manufacturing is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals and even state-sponsored actors due to gaps in cyber maturity and sprawling attack surfaces.Barry unpacks why ransomware is spiking in OT environments, how 73% of OT devices remain unmanaged, and what manufacturing leaders—and governments—must do to raise the bar on resilience. With parallels to potholes and supply chain fragility, the message is clear: without proactive action, disruption is inevitable.Trustwave's research can be found here: https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/trustwave-blog/bridging-the-gap-why-it-and-ot-convergence-is-reshaping-manufacturing/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 Apr 28min
