The Decision to Digitize The Beano: Comixit! are Building Additive, Not Addictive, Tech
With childrens' literacy (in the United Kingdom) in crisis, Michael Nakan CEO of Comixit! is using technology to fight back. Today he joins David to discuss how his platform uses AI to transform the legendary Beano into frictionless, digital-native webtoons. We explore the cross-generational power of storytelling, the danger of "addictive" vs. "additive" technology, and why Nakan believes that without stories, we simply stop being human.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
14 Jan 31min
Is Your Workplace Forcing People Out? Rethinking Human Data in the AI Era
In an era of rapid AI transformation, Kasia Hayward argues that the secret to success is actually moving slower. Drawing on twenty years of experience with global leaders like JP Morgan and UBS, Kasia explores the "human data" organizations often ignore. We discuss the shift from AI hype to practical context, the reality of neurodiversity in tech, and why leaders must stop asking why people leave and start asking why the workplace is letting them go.Also today: David and Sam discuss a few 2026 predictions. Or maybe not predictions, but ideas at least!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 Jan 30min
The Need For A Human Conductor: Why Airship Won’t Let AI Fly Solo
On today's episode of 'Tech Talks' Airship’s Mike Herrick joins David Savage to discuss the evolution of mobile engagement through AI agents. We discover how to tech is going to make more sense for actual people by removing the drudgery of work while keeping a human-in-the-loop. We explore internal AI culture, to navigating the European Accessibility Act. There is also a new idea, CFO ROI versus Human ROI.Learn why the future of tech belongs to the "conductors" who orchestrate these powerful new tools.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
9 Jan 29min
You Might As Well Phone Santa Claus: Why Your SOS Button is a Hollow Promise
Today's podcast shows how technology can be used to tackle societal issues creatively in different parts of the world to the UK or the USA. In Africa (and many countries) hitting an SOS button is like "phoning Santa Claus", no one is coming. Warren Myers, founder of AURA, joins David (the 'Tech Talks' host) to discuss how he is democratizing emergency response for the 75% of the global population currently left behind by traditional infrastructure. We explore the "hustle moat" of global security and why saving 8,000 lives is the only metric that truly matters.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
7 Jan 25min
Why Build a High-Performance Engine If You Don't Know the Destination?
2025 was promised as the year of AI ROI, yet many organisations remain stuck in "pilot purgatory." Woodson Martin, CEO of OutSystems, joins host David Savage to demystify agentic systems and the reality of autonomous software. Together they explore why data quality is the ultimate gatekeeper and how blending probabilistic reasoning with deterministic systems is the key to moving beyond the hype.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
5 Jan 34min
Happy New Year! We Present a Panel From Money20/20
Initially posted on Convera's podcast, today's show is a discussion lead by David with Sudipto Das (Convera), Nilesh Dusane (AWS), and Shawnna DelHierro (Sound Hound AI).We'll be back in 2026 with our usual blend of insightful, emerging voices. Until then Happy New Year from us to you!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
31 Dec 202528min
Our 2025 Wrap-up: Fighting "Inshitification" and the Pivot to Real-World Impact
It's our second-last episode of the year, and the last is New Year's Eve, so this is a 2025 wrap-up!David has picked out some of his favourite moments from the podcast this year and is exploring two big themes: the "human-first restoration" (a rebellion against the "inshitification" of digital platforms) and the "impact pivot," where tech’s greatest minds (we think) are abandoning viral clicks to solve for water, power, and human rights. Obviously some aren't, but we're looking for the positives here folks!Featuring insights from pioneers like Jack McCauley and 'Rabble' Evan Henshaw Plath, we examine how the most honest conversations are finally making our technology more human.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
29 Dec 202518min
The Speed Paradox: Why AI Agents Demand More Responsibility, Not Less
On today's podcast David is joined by Scott Weller, CTO and founder of EnFi. We're asking why 95% of AI projects fail? Scott talks to David about the ongoing shift from individual productivity to systemic AI agents. Together they explore how "swarm intelligence" is rewriting the rules of commercial lending and why increasing speed requires a fundamental rethink of corporate responsibility. From the halls of MasterCard to building a digital workforce, discover how to navigate the transition to the agentic era.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
22 Dec 202528min
