Tech Talks

AI is changing how we work, but what is it doing to how we hire? Josh Nesbitt, CTO at Genio, reveals the human cost of the AI-native developer boom. As we (Harvey Nash) gear up for the launch of our documentary looking at the impact the boom in clamour for 'AI skills' is having; we discuss the reality of entry-level tech roles, why 500 CV application pools are breaking recruitment, and his urgent concern for diversity in the AI era. Discover why human interpersonal skills are the ultimate differentiator for tomorrow’s engineers. WhatsApp us your questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

Medical aesthetics is a $95 billion industry, yet it remains shockingly under-regulated. Shirin Krall, founder of MARBL, set out to change this by building an AI-enabled marketplace that identifies safe, high-quality clinics. But doing the right thing for consumers sparked unexpected backlash and cease-and-desist letters from the industry. David Savage explores Shirin's pivot from Revolut, the human impact of opaque tech, and why founders should tackle hard, societal challenges instead of trendy problems. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

Not every decision that shapes the future of technology happens in a coding sprint. Some unfold slowly, over years and years, and end up in the highest court. Today, we’re looking at a landmark moment for UK innovation. When Emotional Perception AI was told they couldn't patent their artificial neural network, it wasn't just a setback for one company, it threatened to stifle investment and value across the entire tech sector. Our guest, patent attorney Bruce Dearling, architected the arguments that took this fight all the way to the Supreme Court. We unpack the human resilience behind this legal battle, the friction between government policy and real-world startup funding, and why dragging 50-year-old legislation into the 21st century might be the ultimate key to unlocking the UK’s tech economy. Read more on the case here. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

For 200 years, a university diploma was enough to launch a 40-year career. Today, employers demand 40 new skills every four years. Anthony Salcito, Coursera VP and General Manager and former Microsoft executive joins David Savage to unpack the AI skills gap. We explore why critical thinking is surging in demand, how governments are rewriting workforce readiness, and why the human element is more critical than ever in an automated world. Watch our latest ‘Tech Flix’ film trailer. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

Many traditional enterprises mistakenly believe that simply adopting cloud tools internally means they have a working AI strategy. In reality, true AI readiness requires breaking down entrenched data silos to expose engines to diverse, multi-application datasets. In today's episode, MinIO co-CEO Garima Kapoor unpacks why scaling AI isn’t just a technical hurdle, it is a massive structural challenge that demands making "hard decisions inside your organization". We explore the human tensions behind legacy tech transformations and why fundamental changes to systems and processes are doomed to fail without uncomfortable, top-down alignment from the boardroom. Join us in Leeds! Sign up for our Film Screening here. WhatsApp us your screen breaking habits on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

When the UK government rolled out COVID home testing, experts assumed 70-80% of people would return the kits. The reality? Only 30% did. So why do leaders consistently misjudge their audiences? David sits down with Alex Cooper, Electric Twin Co-Founder (ex-Army commander and former head of the UK’s testing program) to explore how his AI startup is using "synthetic humans" to eliminate market research blindspots. Join us in Leeds! Sign up for our Film Screening here. WhatsApp us your screen addiction breaking habits on +447392087344 !! Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

From Goldman Sachs traders to health-tech founders, sisters India and Portia O’Connor are proving that in the age of AI, specificity is everything. They explain why generalist models fail in complex workflows and how (and why) they "cloned" a real receptionist to solve the dental industry's efficiency crisis. David Savage explores the unique pressure of sibling co-founders and why the hardest part of AI isn't the code, it’s the integration. WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

We are taught to be vertical specialists: stay in your lane, climb the ladder, and fit into a box. But Casey Woo, founder of the Operators Guild, argues that in high-growth tech, the "lane" is actually a trap. On today's show David and Casey decode the DNA of the "Horizontal Specialist", the executive who thrives by moving left and right, not just up. They discuss why a CFO is often a COO in disguise, why you cannot "force a bird to swim," and how to stop chasing titles to become a true business artist. WhatsApp us feedback and questions on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

We’ve accepted AI as a copilot, but Channing Ferrer (Chief Revenue Officer and CEO of the Americas at Brevo) argues we are rapidly approaching the era where software executes entire workflows without human intervention. In this episode, Channing details a future of "bots buying from bots, bots selling to bots" and explains why the US mid-market is the new battleground for scale-ups and unicorns, whilst warning that to survive the automation wave, marketers must evolve into "Go-To-Market Engineers." WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have changed the world, but they aren't a silver bullet. Napala Pratini, co-founder of Habitual, joins David to discuss the “hard stuff” behind the hype: behavior change, side effects, and the ethics of digital health. She reveals why her company turned down the chance to just “stack drugs high and sell them cheap” and opens up about the isolation of the “toxic founder cult.” WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

The "silent" revolution is getting louder, and faster. Beth Paretta, VP of Sporting at Formula E, joins David Savage to reveal the Gen 4 car. A monster hitting 0-60 in 1.8 seconds. We explore why the "soulless EV" myth is dead, how software manages range anxiety at 200mph, and how the track is reshaping the road. Discover the visceral reality of electric racing’s next step, and what it means for the car sitting on your driveway. WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

Matt Austin and Ryan Lovelock left the Bank of England to solve a modern problem: subscription fatigue. In this episode, the SPORTL co-founders reveal why they are betting on a "no ties" pay-as-you-go model for London’s fitness scene. We discuss the pivot from finance to tech, the impact of hybrid work on gym habits, and why they believe the future of fitness technology is commitment-free. WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis argues that while the tech world sprints toward AI, we have forgotten the basics of cyber hygiene. He reveals why the "human firewall" is his biggest headache. From users voluntarily pasting medical records into ChatGPT to the constant battle against phishing. In the episode David and Marijus explore why he rejects "shiny" new coding languages like Zig in favor of boring reliability, and why corporate FOMO is driving dangerous security decisions. WhatsApp us on +447392087344 Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

Today we speak to Sadia Dhorat, an entrepreneur who swapped the safety-net of consulting career for the gritty reality of New York’s health tech scene during the pandemic. Now she's in London helping others grow with the experience she's gained. In conversation with David, Sadia breaks down the stark differences between London and US risk appetites, reveals why the jump from Series A to Series B is where most startup cultures fracture, and explains why "no ego" leadership is the only way to truly serve customers in a tech-driven world. WhatsApp us on +447392087344. Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

We spend billions on climate tech, yet we know more about space than the soil beneath our feet. Robin Saluoks (CEO, eAgronom) reveals why dirt is actually the world's most advanced carbon capture technology, holding more CO2 than all living plants combined. He talks to David about the need to promote "climate pragmatism," why emissions should be treated as waste to be recycled rather than sin, and how data is turning farmers into the ultimate solution for a net-zero future. Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

On today's show we're diving into wellness and mental health. We are told AI is the future of healthcare, but can algorithms truly handle mental health? Georgie Spurling, founder of Arvra, argues they can't. After a childhood heart operation defined her limitations, Georgie built a platform that defies the industry’s obsession with pure scalability. She joins David Savage to discuss why "hustle culture" is a false narrative, why preventative health is failing, and why she deliberately limits automation to protect human connection. Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. 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

Why do we hesitate to use government digital IDs but happily hand over our data to social media giants? Jarek Sygitowicz, co-founder of Authologic, joins David Savage to decode the future of identity. They discuss the "Stripe-ification" of verification, why taking photos of your driver's license is actually a security nightmare, and how "Zero Knowledge Proofs" might finally solve the privacy paradox. So where do you stand on this one? Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. 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

Danyl Bosomworth didn’t set out to be a tech founder; he just wanted a better ice bath. In this episode, the Brass Monkey founder reveals how a "scratch your own itch" project evolved into a sophisticated business. We explore why a physical wellness product required a custom tech stack to survive, the science of retraining your nervous system against corporate stress, and why building a "Purple Cow" matters more than market research. Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. 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

We often measure AI innovation by press releases, but what does the hard data say? In today's show David sits down with Ed White (Clarivate) to analyze the "current patented knowledge of humanity." They discuss why Japan is quietly dominating the hardware layer, why AI deployment is outpacing technological maturity (creating a potential "risk bubble"), and why the era of the lone inventor is officially over. Where are you, collaborators of the world? It's your time! Dive into the Top 100 Innovators list and explore it for yourself! Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. 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

We are living in an era of "environmental mismatch". Our bodies have evolved over millions of years, and they are now fighting (or running from) 'tigers' in a world of constant digital pings. Waldi Hoon, CEO of yōjō, joins David to decode the Vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system. She discusses why raw health data often leads to "wellness shame," the science of physiological safety, and how to rewire your body for recovery without abandoning your modern lifestyle. Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here. 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