Tech Talks

Hosted by Harvey Nash

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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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June 17, 2026Episode 97929 min

When Dealing with Grief, the Last Thing We Need is a Chatbot

When you experience life's toughest moments, should a chatbot be the one to comfort you? Sophie Ruddock, COO of Empathy, doesn't think so. In this episode, we explore the tension between scaling a tech-for-good platform and maintaining human compassion. Sophie reveals why they refuse to fully automate grief, the limits of AI in emotional support, and how solving the logistical burden of death delivers both vital social care and real business impact.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

June 15, 2026Episode 97841 min

The Truth About Data Sovereignty: You're So Worried About Locking the Front-Door That You Forgot to Close the Windows

The board wants an AI “Ferrari,” but are you ready for the security headaches? Aidan Finn, CEO of Binarii Labs, reveals that unstructured data makes up 90% of enterprise data (and it's dangerously exposed). We unpack the illusion of data sovereignty, the risks of relying on a single cloud provider, and how fragmenting files across locations could be your ultimate defense. Discover how to actually take back control.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

June 12, 2026Episode 97725 min

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

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 rejecting?In this episode of Tech Talks, we uncover the invisible decisions shaping the future of digital creativity. David sits down with OverTune founder Siggi Arnason to discuss why the public's current anger toward AI is actually misdirected. Siggi argues that our frustration is the boiling point of 15 years of social media conditioning, where algorithms have heavily rewarded "emotional spikes and repetition" over actual art.While corporate boardrooms continue pushing polished, flawless AI tools to monetise their intellectual property, they are entirely missing what audiences are asking for. If perfect AI isn't the answer, what is? Siggi believes the next massive wave of consumption will be the complete antithesis of AI. We explore how platforms like Roblox and SoundCloud are fostering a new era of raw, highly collaborative, and "authentically ridiculous" content.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

June 10, 2026Episode 97624 min

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

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 their technology was perfected. Francesco joins David Savage to unpack the realities of reshoring, how advanced manufacturing actually solves critical skilled labor shortages, and the hidden human decisions driving the next industrial revolution.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

June 8, 2026Episode 97524 min

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 about the need to ignore Silicon Valley's scale obsession (and how it paved the way for their success), and why removed *AI* from a tech strategy helps reveal the real issues.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

June 5, 2026Episode 97438 min

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 tool is "intended only for entertainment". So why are leaders deploying a technology that, by default, cannot work reliably and completely obfuscates its own training data?In this episode, technologist and CTO Vaclav Vincalek exposes the dangerous disconnect between AI hype and verifiable reality. We explore the alarming "brain atrophy" among young users who have stopped critically assessing the information they are fed by AI tools. We also unpack the double standard of financial giants like JP Morgan, who deploy AI for thousands of general employees but strictly ban it on the trading floor, the one place where people are personally responsible for outcomes and mistakes mean losing the company or going to jail. Finally, Vaclav shares his vision for a new "personal web" designed to strip away algorithmic interference and give users total encrypted control over their own curated information.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

June 3, 2026Episode 97327 min

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 of designers, and unpack why AI is leaving us fatigued by 11am! The looming crisis in AI monetisation is also a topic increasingly spoken about, and that enters this conversation too.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions.The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi.

June 1, 2026Episode 97228 min

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 from pre-scripted stories to living, reacting worlds. Discover why building gaming AI is surprisingly harder than real-world automation, and what happens when society gains access to super-intelligent personal assistants.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

May 29, 2026Episode 97132 min

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 the average professional photographer lasts just 2 to 3 years, how AI is actually becoming a creator's best thought partner, and the leadership lessons learned from embracing technological transformation rather than fearing it.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.

May 26, 2026Episode 97024 min

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 founders are terrified of "AI washing", the looming cultural divide between human and silicon lifeforms, and how AI might actually solve global financial parity instead of just cutting corporate costs.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, 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.