Brands Are Vanishing Into Thin Air: Thankfully For Your CMO, GeoSurge Have A Solution
On today's podcast David is sitting down with Francisco Vigo, CEO (and cofounder) of GeoSurge, a start-up who have just emerged from stealth to tackle a crisis at the heart of marketing departments. ChatGPT is the fastest-growing marketing channel in human history, yet massive brands can vanish from its memory overnight. Francisco tells us why traditional SEO isn't sufficient in the era of Generative AI, and offers an alternative to stricken CMOs and their stakeholders. We unpack the extreme unpredictability of model updates and explore 'corpus engineering': the science of structuring data to ensure persistent visibility, redefine organic traffic, and secure your brand's presence in this critical platform shift.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
19 Dec 36min
Is it time that technologists took a Hippocratic Oath?
On today’s Tech Talks episode, David sits down with Hedgehog Lab CTO Joe Thompson, who argues that tech is finally maturing, moving beyond optimising for convenience, and towards genuine digital inclusion and accessibility. After all, there are more people in the world than affluent 25-year olds!We unpack the massive "accidental influence" technologists hold, suggest that the industry needs a ‘Hippocratic Oath’ of its own, and consider how organisations navigate the messy rebalancing that follows disruption, from dockless bikes to digital banking.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
15 Dec 34min
The Decision That Ended AI Hype: Why This Founder Only Focuses on Measurable ROI
Today's guest is Synthflow AI's CEO and co-founder Hakob Astabatsyan. He reveals how his company built real-time conversational voice AI for customer support. He addresses the biggest hurdle: preventing AI hallucinations, explaining the work undertaken to de-risk enterprise deployments. Hakob argues the industry must shift from chasing pure innovation to delivering quantitative, measurable ROI. He also explores the new human role as an "AI workforce manager".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
12 Dec 30min
From CEO to 'Beckie': How Beckie Taylor Hit Reset To Find Her Voice in Tech
On today's show Beckie Taylor unpacks her pivotal, perhaps even dark, journey of identity after stepping away from Tech Returners. She opens up about the difficult transition after relinquishing her CEO title and the subsequent refocus on deep impact, including empowering female founders and building a non-profit. David and Beckie also chat about her upcoming documentary, which uncovers the self-sabotage and fear that prevents women from finding their voice in the industry.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
10 Dec 38min
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 just 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
