Tech Talks

🎉 Another huge milestone reached for the Tech Talks podcast, with many more to come! Today the podcast reached (an official) 700 Episodes! 🤩 That's 9 years with over 850 guests from more than 20 countries, with 6000 listens a month! Although we have a small, but mighty, team here at Tech Talks, it does not go unnoticed the work of everyone that has made this podcast what it is today! 😁 👏🏼 A huge thank you to every guest we have had the fortune of speaking to, your insight into every area of the industry is what brings listeners from every corner of life and keeps us up-to-date with all the newest tech news! 🎬 In recent years the podcast has allowed us to expand our portfolio into video and documentary content which would not have been possible without the help and friendship of the guys at Sound & Colour Films! We've travelled (like today we are off to TechBBQ), filmed long days and had plenty of laughs and we can't wait for future projects... ☀ As you often see, Tech Talks is an international podcast! In recent years we can landed ourselves in Portugal, the USA, Brazil, Germany, and right now Denmark, and our attendance at events like Web Summit, Collision Conf, TechBBQ and UNLEASH, have allowed us to be 'An industry's voice'. Hearing from people from every culture, country and background: diversity is the key to everything we do! Last but not least, thank you to our co-hosts, Akeesh Khokhar, Cat Astier, and occasionally Samuel Bailey, who join us at the start of every episode to chat about whatever is going on that day, it's always a lot of fun! 😄 A huge thank you to everyone that has contributed to these first 700 episodes of Tech Talks, next stop 10 year Anniversary! 😊 Harvey Nash Crimson NashTech David Savage Sound & Colour Films Sonya Barlow Thomas J. Vosper Brenna Barnett Hannah Stevens Alisa Cohn Michael Goldberg #podcast #milestone #700episodes #technews #technology

🙅🏼 "All of the research would say, don't spy on your child. If you do, they'll find out you'll push them into secret internet use." 🇦🇺 Upon news of Australia's new bill to ban social media use for under 16's, we are joined by Rena Maycock, founder of Chirp: tech that aims to keep children safe online. We explore how parents and children can navigate online safety together, fostering open communication and mutual understanding. 💬 💡 What are your thoughts on creating a collaborative approach to online safety? Share in the comments! 👇

Is it that bad? 🤔 🇦🇺 Australia has been the first country to pass the bill that will ban the use of social media for anyone under 16, which will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. 😶 The questions are endless... 🤷🏽♂️ Has social media strayed too far from the 'social' intention? 🫤 Are we addicted, and has this intensified with our digitally native generation? 🌎 How would we even attempt to enforce national change now? We are all aware of the dangers of social media, as well as the dependancy that young people specifically have formed to it, but do the negatives outweigh the positives that much? 🤳🏽 👇🏽

Do you chat tech over the dinner table? We do! 😅 🦃 We're bringing Thanksgiving vibes to Tech Talks with a live episode from Da Noi, Lisbon! 🇵🇹 For a chat over dinner in the bustling streets of Lisbon we met up with Melissa Yacoub from obodo, Dominic Vergine of Monumo , and Noel Hurley from Literal Labs to ask... Could the next wave of innovation focus on making AI more environmentally efficient rather than just more powerful? 🌎 Tune in to find out... 🎧 https://lnkd.in/enrcTZtG

Our industry is changing, here's what you need to know! 👇🏽 📊 The Harvey Nash Tech Talent and Salary Report is out, and backed up by insights from recent guests, here are a few changes we are seeing amongst the tech landscape! 🤖 90% of leaders are calling for AI regulation - check out our recent episodes where we talk with Gen Z at Web Summit to find out if they are prepared for an industry focussed on AI! 💻 Burnout concerns are rising, with 55% reporting increased workloads - we spoke to Aleksandra Boguslavskaya to shed light on the realities of managing workload across conflict. 🔹 Upskilling, specifically AI related is more important than ever! Is your organisation prioritising an AI educated workforce? For more industry insights download the Harvey Nash Tech Talent and Salary Report to see the changes happening in your part of the industry! https://lnkd.in/gir4E2PE

Is Quantum Computing the answer to our global sustainability crisis? 🌿 On todays episode, we chat with Chris Ballance, CEO of Oxford Ionics, to explore how quantum computing is transforming from futuristic concept to practical tool. 🤔 Chris shares how quantum computing isn't just about raw computational power, but instead solving real-world problems, from advancing renewable energy storage to enabling sustainable innovation in tech. 😯 With quantum computing on the brink of mainstream adoption we hear about what makes now "Quantum's breakthrough moment" and what lies ahead for this game-changing technology, that many of us don't know much about! 🎧 Tune in now to learn why the future of quantum is closer than you think! 👇🏽

Entrepreneurship Reality Check? 😬 🤔 "I think this whole entrepreneurial world is so glamorised and so put into this kind of sugar coating. Everyone now wants to be an entrepreneur, and it seems to be cool to be a founder." - Zivile Einikyte We've spoken to dozens of founders and innovators over the years, and what we've learnt is the journey to founding is not sunshine and rainbows! Building a brand, solving a problem you believe in, whilst staying authentic and true to your goals, is a lot of plates to spin. So how should we be navigating those early years of the founding journey? Check out today's guest Zivile Einikyte 🌪's 'Perception Paradox' podcast to learn more! 🎙 ✏ Comment with one authentic challenge you've faced in your entrepreneurial journey. ⤵ #StartupUps #Entrepreneurship #FirstTimeFounders #Podcast #TechTalks

❄ The cold weather has arrived! ❄ As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, many of us feel the impact of the winter months on our mental health, especially braving the cold during the commute or even in your home office! 🧣 It’s easy to fall into a cycle of less activity and more screen time, but it's important to stay vigilant of the winter blues! Over the years we've spoken to dozens of innovators and tech leaders keen to use tech for good and help you maintain your mental health. Check out our huge episode hub here! 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eXYfRbae Whilst you're here, what’s your go-to winter ritual for staying mentally strong and creative? 👇🏼 #MentalHealth #HybridWork #WinterWellbeing #TechTalks

Did you know the healthcare sector is responsible for a staggering 4.8% of global CO2 emissions? 😮 That’s more than the airline and shipping industries! ✈ 🏥 This week, live form Web Summit, we’re joined once again by Atul Gupta, MD Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips, to unpack how healthcare got here, and what needs to change. From disposable medical waste to energy-hungry MRI machines, the environmental impact is massive. 🤯 🖐🏼 But it’s not all bad news! Dr Atul shares the incredible work Philips is doing to turn things around, including their partnership with a Lisbon cancer institute aiming to slash emissions by 50% in five years. With smart solutions like eco-design, device reprocessing, and cutting energy use, they’re proving sustainability and top-notch healthcare can go hand in hand. If you are interested in the environment. and the future of healthcare, listen now. 👇🏼 #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfHealthcare #GreenTech #CircularEconomy

The day has come! 🙌🏼 😁 Tomorrow David joins Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE and WeAreTechWomen to celebrate and shed light on the work taking place across our industry for gender diversity and equity! 👏🏼