Tech Talks
By Harvey Nash
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/
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/
Latest episode
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Is "Does it Need to Scale?" a Question We Should Ask More Regularly?
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 to connect.Avery talks … -

Are we Guilty of Treating Entertainment AI as Enterprise Tech?
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 will find a startling admission: the … -

Is the Race to do More with AI Eroding Our Brainpower?
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 discuss the changing (or evolving maybe?) role … -

Brian Tanner Explains Why Video Games Are Actually AI’s Hardest Frontier
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 generative AI is shifting games … -

Creative, Photography, and AI: VSCO are Arming Photographers with the Tools to Survive
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 explores why th… -

Why Fintech Founders Are Scared to Sound Like "Just Another AI"
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 explore why experienced fou… -

‘Happy’ Robots are Better Than Unhappy Workers: What is the Future of Logistics Away From the Hype?
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 reality of "unhappy robots&quo… -

When the 11th Hour Panic Starts, Are You Confident Your Compliance Will Pass the Test?
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 enterprise deal is on the … -

The Truth About Deep Tech: Why Nature Doesn’t Care About Your Pitch Deck
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 explore deep tech… -

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