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

David talks to Nick Braund, founder of Words + Pixels, a PR-agency for high growth disruptors. But is PR always the right answer, and even if it is… have you asked yourself the questions you need to in advance. The big one Nick advocates is, “So what?”. From launching during the pandemic, to award-winning growth Nick shares his learnings and insight. Plus it’s #GlobalRunningDay and we’ve done something a little mad to celebrate! 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 Juni 202436min

Rico Surridge is Chief Product and Technology Officer at Which? a UK-based a not-for-profit providing consumer reviews and advocacy: working to influence legislation and prevent consumer harm by lobbying in Westminster and engaging with manufacturers. Rico joins David to discuss how Which? is dealing with the impact of technologies such as generative AI, voice interaction, VR and AR on its business and its consumers, whilst also highlighting the need for better digital skills and technology understanding at the board level. 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

3 Juni 202431min

Adrien Pages (CEO and cofounder) and Gregory Maitre (Country Manager, Brazil) are part of the leadership team at Morfo, a company using tech and AI to restore the world’s rainforests. The company has the ambitious goal to restore one million hectares of tropical forest by 2030, which would help enhance biodiversity, and create jobs. So how are they hoping to achieve the goal, how are they working with local communities, and how can you help? 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

31 Maj 202416min

Today we’re talking about live commerce and social media in Brazil. Monique is the CEO and founder of MIMO, a platform that combines live streaming and e-commerce, a trend that is growing in Brazil and other markets (including China in particular). Brazilians are very social and interactive online, and how they like to buy from real people and influencers.  David also explores the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Brazil. 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 Maj 202419min

Today’s recap from Web Summit Rio is a chat with Carolina Natal, a Product Owner at Mercedes-Benz. So why did Carolina travel to Brazil from Portugal, especially as Web Summit is on her doorstep in Portugal? Carolina is also the Women in Tech chapter lead in Portugal. What is her view on this event's approach to gender inclusion and what has she seen?  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

29 Maj 202414min

Today’s guest is Anuradha Muralidharan, COO of Expensify. Anu tells David that the main problem in expense management is not the lack of solutions for the administrators, but the lack of convenience for the end users. Anyone who travels will feel that pain… dealing with manual processes, fragmented apps and currency conversions. Expensify solves this problem, providing accurate and automated receipt scanning, report creation and payment options for any use case! It’s the second episode in a week-long Web Summit Rio recap. 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

28 Maj 202416min

Today’s show is a trip to Rio de Janeiro and the first of five talks (one every day) that revisit the themes of Web Summit Rio. This first talk is about technology, AI and the future of ‘brand’ creation and marketing. David sat down with R/GA’s Alex Sehnaoui (Global Chief Growth Officer) and Melissa Jackson Parsey (SVP Global MD, Brand Design and Consulting), who were in Rio to talk about the idea of building your brand as an operating system.  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

27 Maj 202422min

Sam Grice founded Octopus Legacy (formerly Guardian Angel) after the tragic loss of his mother in a car accident in 2016. He saw firsthand how hard death can be, and was determined to help families facing similar situations. That journey has led the team to help over 200,000 and Sam/Octopus Legacy have raised over £1.6m of investment. What has he learnt, how has an acquisition impact him and his business, and what's next? Also on the show David meet Neil C. Hughes (Tech Talks Daily) and Sonya Barlow (The Sonya Barlow Show) at The Podcast Show... and using the Nomono Sound Capsule we get all meta... 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

24 Maj 202436min