How can you build a brand that cuts through the noise?
Eric Struk has 7.7 million followers on TikTok, and over 10 million in total. His videos (reviewing airlines) have been viewed over 2.5 billion times. How, why, and what can enterprise organizations and branding professionals learn from his journey? We take to the air to explore the process behind going viral. Also on the show David chats to Kinsey Fabrizio, Senior VP at the CTA. CES 2024 is currently happening in Las Vegas, so we get the latest from the show floor! 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 Jan 202440min
We welcome you to the UK's new National Robotarium
Today we celebrate our 600th episode! To do that David is joined by Steve Maclaren, COO at the National Robotarium. What's that you ask? The United Kingdom has a new center for robotics and AI in Edinburgh, but what work is it engaged in? We find out how Steve and his team are helping industry realise the potential of cutting edge technology. Also on today's show Thomas Vosper talks about the experience of an entrepreneur, and his new book! 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
9 Jan 202452min
How do we prepare the next generation of tech professionals?
By the end of the decade there will be one billion new jobs. Half of them we can't even describe today. So how do we make sure people have the skills for our evolving industry? To help us make sense of the market and talk educational technology, we're joined by Andreas Flodstrom, CEO and founder of Beetroot. He joins us to talk about talent, and Ukraine, as we look ahead to 2024. Also on today's show we have a voice note from Brian Gross from OhMiBod. David and Akeesh just about manage to have a mature conversation. 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
5 Jan 202429min
It's the new year, could tackling health and your mental health be one of your resolutions?
Happy New Year! Is it new year, new you? Today we chat to Everyrun founder Alona Lashchenko, who's built a platform that's a running community that she hopes will tackle loneliness and obesity. That's despite having to leave Ukraine and relocate in Oxford. 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
2 Jan 202420min
What does it take to successfully exit?
Griffin Parry is CEO and founder of M3ter, a business powering every variation of usage-based pricing for companies at all stages of growth. He has already built and successfully exited one startup, and he's doing it all over again. What did he do last time that he won't this time around? What lessons are there for other entrepreneurs? On the show David is also joined by 'Tech Talks Daily' host Neil C. Hughes, freelance journalist and industry commentator. The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
29 Des 202338min
The algorithm mightier than the pipette: is technology changing science?
As a society we need to do better than digging up fossil fuels, and consumers should make better choices. But how does a company take that belief and turn it into a profitable enterprise? This Boxing Day we catch up with Satnam Surae, PhD, CTO and co-founder at Twig and ask about their path to success. The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
26 Des 202331min
Introducing the UK's most influential women in tech… Suki Fuller
Suki Fuller was recently named the most influential woman in UK technology by Computer Weekly. What's got Suki to this point in her career, and who or what were her inspirations? How is she trying to help the next generation of industry leaders? Also on today's episode we hear from Richard Davies, UK Managing Director at Netcompany. He's keen other leads pay attention to the lessons to be learned from the IT failures at the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67503126 The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
22 Des 202340min
"In 5-7 years, 70% of business activities will be done by GenAI": Are you ready?
Steve Salvin (Chief Executive at Aiimi) has been helping organisations make sense of their data for a long time. Whilst the terms are new, the processes aren't necessarily. So amongst experimentation, and some banning AI, what actually comes next, and who should be steering the direction of your business? Also on today's show we have a chat about an article on Unleash (by Lucy Buchholz) about a study which suggests 18% of North American employees are considering leaving their role in 2024: https://www.unleash.ai/company-culture/18-of-american-employees-are-considering-leaving-their-current-roles-in-2024/ The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com
19 Des 202332min
