Is An Algorithm Silencing Progressive Voices? That And More From The Floor Of Web Summit Lisbon
Tech Talks14 Nov

Is An Algorithm Silencing Progressive Voices? That And More From The Floor Of Web Summit Lisbon

Recording on Tuesday (Day One) of Web Summit 2025, David Savage talks to leaders about what truly matters on the ground.

Louise Thomas shares her successful fundraising round, confirming AI and health tech are capturing investor attention. Janine Luk and Katerina Chantzi reveal how they navigate the overwhelming conference strategically, prioritizing quality over quantity.

The conversation turns serious as they discuss whether algorithms are actively suppressing DNI and Women in Tech posts, and what builders must do to bring the human element back to technology.


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With WhatsApp in the news for a security breach, do you trust messaging platforms with your data?

With WhatsApp in the news for a security breach, do you trust messaging platforms with your data?

We are joined by the YEO Messaging co-founding team of Alan Jones and Sarah Norford-Jones, as they talk about the need for a secure messaging platform you can trust, and why YEO (Your Eyes Only) are the solution. We also discuss 'Black Friday' and the level of consumer searches for deals online amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Megan Boyle of the Audit Lab shares her thoughts whilst David and Akeesh provide their own take. For more Tech Talks content sign up for 'Extra': https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

29 Nov 202237min

As the USA celebrates Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at the New York tech scene.

As the USA celebrates Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at the New York tech scene.

Ahead of Thanksgiving 2022, we took a trip to explore the New York city tech scene. Here are the first two over those chats, exploring exactly what makes the city such a vibrant place to do business. On the show we've got Michael Lazerow, founder of Velvet Sea Ventures, and Paul Roberts, Kubient founder. If you want more from the Tech Talks team, check out Tech Talks Extra: https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

22 Nov 20221h 1min

We celebrate 500 episodes with Thomas Vosper and a look back at Web Summit.

We celebrate 500 episodes with Thomas Vosper and a look back at Web Summit.

In today's show we're joined by a special co-host and three incredible guests; Claire Calmejane, Chief Innovation Officer of Societe Generale, and Tim Chase and Gilberto Silva (yes, really), co-founders of Striver. We're diving into topics including financing of startups, navigating social media and making it a safe place, and whether or not it really matters if it's show 500 or not! On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Tech Talks Extra will have even more content from Web Summit's conference floor, and some brilliant companies. So subscribe now: https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

15 Nov 202245min

The Future Of Identity And Access With Jim Tiller And Russ Cohn

The Future Of Identity And Access With Jim Tiller And Russ Cohn

Security Bytes is a podcast from the Tech Talks stable (Nash Squared). Jim Tiller, Group CISO, talks to leading figures in the industry as we step into the darker side of tech... The role of identity and access management has never been more critical to the business, and becoming more so. In this episode Jim is joined by Russ Cohn to talk about why and where things are heading.

11 Nov 202233min

How can politicians help create an environment for the tech sector to flourish?

How can politicians help create an environment for the tech sector to flourish?

On the show today we talk to Darren Jones MP (Chair of the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee) as the UK seeks to define it's role in the world, and in turn identify how to help the tech sector to thrive. Also on the show we chat to exactly the type of business Darren wants to help, CEP. Daisy Stapley-Bunten is COO of CEP (Corporate Entertainment Professionals), she describes how technology has been at the heart of their reset. And running through all of this, events are back, as both CEP and Web Summit can testify!

8 Nov 202235min

Factoring humans in information risk management with Jim Tiller and Sharon Mudd

Factoring humans in information risk management with Jim Tiller and Sharon Mudd

On this edition of Security Bytes Jim talks to Sharon Mudd, a senior cybersecurity operations researcher with CERT Division at the Software Engineering Institute. In a world where technology is at the center of evaluating cyber risks, the human factor arguably contributes greatly, but how are we measuring and improving?

4 Nov 202249min

Breaking the bias with the Newton Venture Program

Breaking the bias with the Newton Venture Program

Eleanor Kaye is trying to break the bias in technology by changing the face of investment. In this week's show we explore how a new breed of VC could make all the difference. Also on the show we chat to Olivia Matthews. Another way to break the bias is via new talent. Well what is that talent looking for? Want to get all the extra podcast content from Web Summit? Sign up to Tech Talks Extra: https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

2 Nov 202243min

"A voice for those who don't have one": We celebrate Black History Month.

"A voice for those who don't have one": We celebrate Black History Month.

To celebrate Black History Month here in the UK, we welcome Dr Christyl Johnson of the Goddard Space Flight Centre at NASA to the podcast. Christyl tells us which black leaders inspire her, and what she'd say to the next generation of emerging leaders. Tech Talks has loads more bonus material on Tech Talks Extra, subscribe by copying and pasting this URL: https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

25 Okt 202241min

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