Debt, Stigma, and the Funding Gap Holding UK SMEs Back
On today's podcast Juice Co-founder Katherine Chan tells us the true cost of the UK’s £22bn funding gap. It's not jack capital, it's confidence. 56% of small businesses avoid seeking finance because they're worried about the stigma of debt and rejection.So what's the tonic? Juice use real-time data to create solutions that offer the clarity and control so many leaders are desperate for.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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
8 Dec 22min
The App That Can End Fake Profiles And Revenge Porn
On today's podcast we're looking at how to prevent someone stealing your photos and posting them without your permission. Centralized content moderation is failing, allowing image abuse and IP theft to scale due to a lack of consequence. Thomas Eriksson, founder of Sasha, reveals how a friend’s trauma led him to build a deep-tech system. Learn how Sasha embeds an invisible, unique signature into images that survives alteration, democratizing content protection and shifting platforms from reactive moderators to proactive enforcers of digital accountability. 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
5 Dec 36min
Roblox, Regulation, and Why Kids Are Still Lying About Their Age
The internet wasn't built for kids, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be an environment they thrive in. Kate O'Loughlin, CEO of Super Awesome, explains how platforms must adapt to the next generation, moving beyond the blunt force of regulation. We dive into the three big challenges: data privacy, appropriateness (avoiding addiction), and meeting youth on platforms like Roblox, which is central to youth entertainment. Kate discusses the tension between policy and the reality that kids often circumvent safety barriers, and why brands must embrace experimentation to survive content hyper-fragmentation.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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
3 Dec 31min
Beyond Paychecks: Gen Z's Unprecedented Power to Redefine Corporate Values
Today's guest is Forbes Under 30 recipient Avanti Sharma. Avanti has been on 'Tech Talks' twice before, aged 11, and 17. Now she's back to argue that Gen Z holds unprecedented power thanks to the looming "Great Wealth Transfer." She details how this financial shift empowers the generation to demand corporate transformation based on shared cultures and values. Avanti explains why iGen (or GenZ) cares less about short-term pay and more about purpose, warning that organizations that fail to align their values will quickly lose the next generation of top talent.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.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 Nov 31min
Cybersecurity is the Most Challenging Obstacle: The SDV Race Between Safety and Speed.
Is your car in danger of being hacked? Today’s guest is Thomas Cardon (QNX), and he joins David Savage to unpack the realities of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution. They discuss the critical hurdles facing automakers, including massive costs and regulations preventing widespread autonomous driving. Thomas reveals why cybersecurity is the most challenging obstacle (55% of developers report delays) and explains why AI is currently accelerating development cycles.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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
26 Nov 30min
Scaling Europe’s Fastest Growing Travel Company Without Talking About Travel
Today David is talking to Fabio Bin (the WeRoad Co-founder and CMO), who reveals how Europe's fastest-growing travel startup achieved $100M revenue by ignoring conventional marketing playbooks. The real trick? They don't sell trips; they solve the modern loneliness epidemic. Fabio explains how focusing on community, soft-skilled travel coordinators, and bold, punchy branding created a profoundly human business that thrives on building connections among strangers.Also on the show there is a shout out for the Converge Podcast (by Convera) which David recently guest hosted. Take a listen here.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
24 Nov 39min
The Tech That Went Sh*tty: Twitter's First Employee on the Right to Exit and Open Protocols
Today we have a real treat for you! Rabble Evan Henshaw-Plath, Twitter’s first employee, reveals the chaotic, hackathon origins of the platform. He details how user feedback built Twitter's core features (hashtags, retweets), and why the subsequent shift to advertising destroyed the original promise. We unpack the critical concept of ‘inshitification’ and how new open-protocol platforms like Bluesky are designed to combat centralization by giving users the fundamental right to exit and maintain platform accountability.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.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 Nov 23min
