Tech for Impact, Not Hype: Betsabeh Madani-Hermann on AI, Innovation & Healthcare’s Future

On today’s episode of ‘Tech Talks’ David is joined by Oren Peleg, co-founder of Resurge. Oren chats about his brand new business, and their innovative venture equity model that combines private equity disciplines with the venture space. One of the key themes is the shift from prioritizing hyper-growth to focusing on sustainable business growth. It’s an approach that aims to help businesses achieve profitability and sustainability rather than recklessly pursuing continuous high-risk growth. Peleg emphasizes that this model supports companies that have achieved product-market fit and traction but are not yet profitable, providing a path to sustainable profitability. Given concerns about a tech bubble, this could provide a whole new funding methodology for founders and entrepreneurs! 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

15 Nov 202427min

Today we’re talking to GenZ and asking them the biggest questions that face our industry. Why? 25% of our listeners are under the age of 27 and they are now the single biggest group in employment. Where better to ask than Web Summit? Recorded at the conference and in the bars after the event had closed we get a different perspective on the usual topic of 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

13 Nov 202421min

In today’s show we sit down with James Hipkin, the CEO and founder of Inn8ly, a company providing digital marketing solutions for smaller businesses. James shares his unique career journey, from a music degree, working with rock groups, and now working in advertising and marketing for major brands.  We’re focusing on the common challenges James sees with many smaller business websites; an absence of strategic thinking. He emphasizes that it's not just about budget, but the lack of a well-defined customer understanding and journey mapping that holds back the success of digital marketing campaigns. Throughout the conversation, James shares his perspective on the evolving role of AI in supporting marketers, from extracting customer insights to informing content and campaign strategy. This episode offers valuable insights for any small business owner or marketer looking to elevate their digital presence through a more strategic, customer-centric approach. 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

11 Nov 202426min

In today’s candid episode, tech executive David Dyer shares his story of perseverance and change. He sat down with David Savage to talk about his harrowing battle with long Covid, leaving him bedridden and unable to even walk up stairs. David provides a raw account of the physical and mental challenges he faced. However, his relentless determination sparked an incredible comeback journey. He developed a self-guided recovery program, achieving small milestones. This culminated in David summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, just 18 months after being virtually incapacitated.  But  David's Kilimanjaro trek was not quite what he envisaged. He vividly recounts the crises that threatened to derail the expedition before it began. Through storytelling, David imparts profound lessons from his long Covid battle and climb. He reveals how these experiences reshaped his perspective, allowing him to cut through noise and hone in on what truly drives impact. 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

8 Nov 202445min

On today’s podcast David is joined by Arash, UK CTO at Dell Technologies, to chat about the role of Generative AI in driving business outcomes. He outlined five principles for unlocking value: 1) Treat enterprise data as a differentiator 2) Bring computing to distributed data 3) Get infrastructure ready for AI workloads 4) Maintain an open, modular architecture 5) Embrace an open ecosystem.   We also ask what the barriers to success are, talking about siloed thinking, a lack of common language between teams, the inability to embrace change, and talent gaps. Arash emphasized starting with desired business outcomes rather than fearing missing out, after all ROI timelines will vary wildly! The core lesson is intentionally constructing the end-to-end supply chain to deliver differentiated AI capabilities by working closely with experienced vendors. Tune in to find out how you might also unlock the value of GenAI! 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

6 Nov 202439min

In today’s episode Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, shares his vision for ensuring tech innovation creates positive human impact. Shapiro emphasizes the ultimate goal should be uplifting humanity across areas like healthcare, food, and the environment. He cites the revamped "human-centric" CES branding as symbolic of making innovation more focused on human needs and benefits. Shapiro unpacks major CES 2025 focus areas like sustainability and energy creation; so critical as energy-intensive technologies like AI and electric vehicles grow. He stresses the importance of fostering open collaboration to tackle immense societal challenges. Throughout, Shapiro makes a passionate case that the tech community must keep the human dimension front and center, driving innovation that improves core human securities worldwide. Tune in for his insights on making tech more "human." Also on the show we look ahead to tomorrow’s US Presidential Election with a spotlight on a new app helping to keep voters informed about their choices in the ballot-box. This is thanks to the wonderful writing by Dominic-Madori Davis in TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/40z8yno 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

4 Nov 202431min

This episode of ‘Tech Talks’ features Tony Warren, EVP of Strategy and Solutions Management at leading fintech firm FIS. The discussion covers their innovative partnership with Fulham Football Club; Tony explains how FIS is leveraging "embedded finance" and digital banking solutions to create frictionless, rewarding experiences for sports fans.  He highlights how technology is moving beyond traditional finance to directly enhance consumer engagement for brands like sports franchises. Tony's insights showcase how FIS is scoring by bringing its financial technology "gameplan" to transform fan engagement in the global sports industry. The discussion provides a compelling look at fintech expanding beyond back-office operations. 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

1 Nov 202428min

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey from a PhD mathematician to working at the NSA and eventually founding her own company. She shares insights into the culture of the environments she’s worked in, how they valued critical thinking, and how this experience led her to entrepreneurship. Dr. Williams discusses the pivotal moments that inspired her to start Enveil and create a market for privacy-enhancing technologies. She also offers advice on encouraging women in technical leadership, continuous learning, and balancing the demands of a startup with personal life. Her story highlights a unique transition from the NSA to tech entrepreneurship, applying math and critical thinking to address modern data privacy challenges. 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

30 Okt 202430min