The Truth About Scaling AI to the Corner Shop: Square's Quest for Simplicity
Willem Ave, Square's Global Head of Product, joins host David Savage to discuss Square's evolution from a card reader to an ecosystem of banking and software. Together they unpack the strategy behind bringing advanced AI tools (like virtual CFOs and CMOs) to small, independent businesses helping drive economic empowerment. Willem explains how Square balances rapid feature growth with the commitment to simple, design-led experiences that sellers can trust.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
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Climate Policy, AI, and ROI: Why the Market Demands Business Intelligence, Not Just Education
On today's podcast Georgie Steele (CTO and Co-founder of Maven) discusses turning complex climate policy into actionable business intelligence. She reveals how Maiven navigates resistence/indifference towards sustainability by focusing on commercial ROI and adapting to shifting local regulations. Georgie also shares insights on fostering an 'AI-first' culture, enabling non-technical teams with "vibe coding", and addresses the critical need for senior engineers to oversee emerging AI tools, which often act like "eager juniors".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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
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The Storytelling Trade-Off: AI, Human Decisions, and the Future of Film
Filmmaking is being democratised, with the barrier to entry lowered by affordable tech. Chris Elliott, co-founder of Sound & Colour Films, explores the high-stakes trade-off: how generative AI allows in-house teams to achieve more, but simultaneously threatens to cannibalise the professional creative industry. Ultimately, Chris argues that the enduring value lies not in the tools, but in the human fundamentals of connecting with people and telling a story.To watch Chris, Rick and the teams work (and our latest Tech Flix film) follow this link: https://youtu.be/FQVvOMKxXJA?si=41kmJmtjsvMESX1OTech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
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Tension in FinTech: Automating Compliance Without Losing the Human-in-the-Loop
In today's episode Adclear co-founder Joe Jordan reveals how AI is helping to automate compliance for regulated firms like PensionBee and Plum. He addresses the fundamental tension between marketing's push for speed and creativity and the crippling risks of regulatory investigations. With David he discusses how Adclear builds deep trust, manages internal risk tolerances, and why resilience is the key soft skill needed to succeed in this high-stakes environment.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
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Oracle NetSuite Bet on AI Driving EMEA Growth with NetSuite Next
Nicky Tozer (NetSuite SVP EMEA) joins us to discuss the "exciting evolution" of their platform and chat about how AI is moving from a vague promise to a purposeful, productivity engine. She reveals how concentrated use cases, like the autonomous close, deliver real, tangible benefits for growing businesses. As she chats to David, we also explore the challenge of adopting a single source of truth and why the EMEA market sees technology as a crucial growth agent, focusing on efficiency and empowering employees.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.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
Tech Talks (The Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership) - A podcast that probes the minds of technology leaders.
Join us as we delve deep into the startup stories, financing, growth, innovation, and cultural transformations that drive the tech industry with host, David Savage.
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