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Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to Tech Talks (A Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership). We explore the stories behind the most recognisable names in industry and the startups you’re yet to hear from. The innovation, cultural transformation and investment stories driving technology with host David Savage. If you’re interested in the latest ideas on AI, data, cyber-security this is the show for you. Follow and join the conversation. Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at https://www.harveynash.co.uk/

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S1E977 Marketeers and Creators: Don't Use AI to be Perfect, Find Your Authentically Ridiculous Self

Jun 12, 2026 25m

We are currently obsessed with using artificial intelligence to generate the perfect pop song or a flawless corporate video. But what if we are building the exact tools that audiences are actively…

S1E976 Find Out Why This Scale-Up Decided Not to Make a Single Sale for 5 Years!

Jun 10, 2026 24m

When Francesco De Stefano proposed radical 3D printing designs with robotic arms, people laughed. In response, he made a radical choice: Caracol wouldn’t sell a single system for five years until…

S1E975 Is "Does it Need to Scale?" a Question We Should Ask More Regularly?

Jun 08, 2026 24m

Whilst at Google, Avery Pennarun realised that building for "Internet scale" made easy problems harder. So he left to build Tailscale, focusing on the long tail of developers who just need computers…

S1E974 Are we Guilty of Treating Entertainment AI as Enterprise Tech?

Jun 05, 2026 38m

We are pouring billions of dollars into large language models, trusting them to reshape how our businesses operate. Yet, if you read the fine print on Microsoft's Copilot licensing agreement, you…

S1E973 Is the Race to do More with AI Eroding Our Brainpower?

Jun 03, 2026 27m

AI can generate first drafts and code (and much more) in seconds, but is there a human cost to this abundance? In today’s episode David is joined by Metalab’s Design Director Myles Palmer. They…

S1E972 Brian Tanner Explains Why Video Games Are Actually AI’s Hardest Frontier

Jun 01, 2026 28m

We assume AI’s greatest test is in self-driving cars or robotics, but what if it’s actually inside video games? David Savage sits down with Artificial.Agency CEO Brian Tanner to explore how…

S1E971 Creative, Photography, and AI: VSCO are Arming Photographers with the Tools to Survive

May 29, 2026 32m

Generative AI is sparking fear across the creative industry, but VSCO CEO Eric Wittman argues that AI isn't the only threat to photographers, it’s also business acumen. In this episode, David Savage…

S1E970 Why Fintech Founders Are Scared to Sound Like "Just Another AI"

May 26, 2026 24m

Every fintech pitch deck claims to use AI, but are they just ticking a box for VCs? In this episode, Started PR founder Kimberley Waldron unpacks the tension between AI hype and real revenue. We…

S1E969 ‘Happy’ Robots are Better Than Unhappy Workers: What is the Future of Logistics Away From the Hype?

May 22, 2026 22m

Social media is flooded with viral videos of humanoid robots, but what happens when the cameras turn off? In this episode, David Savage sits down with Kacper Nowicki, CEO of Nomagic, to uncover the…

S1E968 When the 11th Hour Panic Starts, Are You Confident Your Compliance Will Pass the Test?

May 20, 2026 17m

Why do scaling tech companies wait until the 11th hour to care about governance and compliance? David Savage sits down with Scrut Automation’s Nick Muy to explore the panic that hits when a major…

S1E967 The Truth About Deep Tech: Why Nature Doesn’t Care About Your Pitch Deck

May 18, 2026 21m

While software moves fast, progress to unlock the power of fusion energy faces the unforgiving laws of physics. David Savage sits down with Cary Forest, Chief Scientific Officer at Realta Fusion, to…

S1E966 Who Holds the Keys When AI Agents Enter the Workforce?

May 15, 2026 19m

AI agents are taking over, but who governs their access? In this episode, David sits down with Nancy Wang (CTO of 1Password) to explore the evolving "trusted access gap" for machines and agents.…

S1E965 The Governance Gap: This 150-Year-Old Charity Is Embracing Shadow IT

May 13, 2026 24m

How do you manage technology governance for 20,000 volunteers without killing innovation? Joanne Todd, CIO at St John Ambulance, explains why she embraces a "sandbox" approach to shadow IT instead of…

S1E694 You Can’t Achieve AI Readiness Without Confidence That Your Data is Good Enough

May 11, 2026 24m

Many companies boast hundreds of AI experiments, but how many actually make it to production?In this episode, Chris Bridgland from Couchbase reveals the stark reality of "AI readiness". We explore…

S1E963 Is Your Business Quantum Ready?

May 08, 2026 32m

Quantum computing is no longer a 10-year theoretical pipe dream. In this episode, QuERA’s Chief Commercial Officer Yuval Boger reveals how technology advances are making quantum accessible,…

S1E962 The Junior Talent Pivot: Why Gen Z Wants Mentorship, Not Your Photocopier

May 06, 2026 25m

We treat Gen Z as a market to be sold to, not a generation of builders, and when we hire them its to fulfill legacy roles within an organisation. In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage sits down…

S1E961 We Discuss Why IT Shouldn't Lead Your Technology Strategy

May 04, 2026 27m

Every company wants AI, but most are getting it wrong by treating it as an isolated IT project. Frank O'Dea, CEO of Klarus, argues that businesses are suffering from too many "technology-led hammers…

S1E960 From Burden to Strategic Asset: How Reputational Risk Pushed Compliance into the Boardroom

May 01, 2026 34m

In this episode, David Savage sits down with Peter Schramme, CEO of Enhesa, to unpack the complex realities of global Environment, Health, and Safety compliance. They explore how reputational risk…

S1E959 What Happens Inside the NFL when Commercial Opportunity Collides with Risk Management?

Apr 29, 2026 21m

In this episode, we sit down with Kam Karaji, Director of Cyber Security and Risk Management for the NFL, to uncover the human decisions behind massive data operations. Kam reveals the tension…

S1E958 Is the 99% Tax to Leave Earth Worth the Cost? The Commercial Race into Space

Apr 27, 2026 32m

With AI and robotics advancing, why does NASA still spend billions sending humans into space? David Savage sits down with Dr Jeevan Perera, a 37-year NASA veteran, to explore the invisible decisions…

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