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A word game podcast that promises to entertain you in 30 words or less, or it’s free!
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A podcast for the misfits and rebels of the design world...and for those who appreciate them. Join Jared Skinner and Matthew Rosenberg, as they share their views on architecture, design, entrepreneurship, and making it in the real world.
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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. 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
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Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'm a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current ...
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Just Breathe: Gwyn Williams on Tech, Health, and Scaling with Purpose
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What if the next innovation in health tech isn’t an app—but a smarter way to inhale steam? Gwyn Williams joins us to unpack how WellO₂ is turning breathing into a performance metric, from elite football to everyday wellness. Gwyn Williams, UK Sales and Marketing lead for Finnish healthtech firm WellO₂, joins David to explore how their steam-powered…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Fawad Qureshi on AI, Bias, and Staying Relevant
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If AI feels like it’s moving faster than your ability to keep up—you’re not alone. But according to Fawad Qureshi, staying relevant isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about learning to ask the right questions.From “data plumber” to field CTO at Snowflake, Fawad Qureshi has made a career out of translating complexity into clarity. In this wide-ran…
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Scaling Fast, Dressing Smart: Engineering Lessons from Rent the Runway
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What do you get when a fashion disruptor scales into a tech-first logistics machine? A story about pivoting through a pandemic, building globally distributed teams, and making engineering culture fit for the runway. SVP of Engineering Becky Case and VP Engineering Ronan Conlon from Rent the Runway join David at Dublin Tech Summit to talk leadership…
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Cheri is back for another rousing conversation. We start the show with our critiques of "And Just Like That," and then we dive into politics. Topics: what constitutes an effective political ad; Tucker Carlson went after Ted Cruz and Cheri emphasizes that no matter what things may look like, there's always something nefarious going on behind the sce…
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Cybercrime in the Age of Accelerants: Robert McArdle on AI, Risk & Readiness
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Trend Micro’s Director of Forward-Looking Threat Research, Robert McArdle, joins David to unpack how large-language-model (LLM) tech is changing the economics of cyber-crime—and what leaders can do to keep risk at “walk-down-the-main-street” levels instead of “Rio-back-alley” chaos. From TikTok–style malware baits to zero-trust guard-rails, Robert …
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The Last Digital Transformation: Richard Skinner on AI, Skills, and What Comes Next
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Richard Skinner, CEO of Phased AI, joins Tech Talks to discuss why the AI revolution may be the final seismic shift in digital transformation—and what that means for businesses, technologists, and society. In a wide-ranging conversation from the floor of Dublin Tech Summit, Richard talks about governance, skill gaps, the creative limits of LLMs, an…
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Philosophy, Privacy, and the Future of AI: Jared Browne on Governing the Machines
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In this episode, Jared Browne—philosopher-turned-lawyer and Group Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco—joins David to explore the moral and regulatory tightrope companies must walk in the age of generative and agentic AI. Jared shares why human oversight is still essential, how our relationship with AI is evolving, and why the risks of unchec…
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#41 - I Have Mental Splinters Now (Featuring Alan Kreisel, Jared Chown, Corin Purifoy, and DJ Carlile)
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We've got a first-time player in the house among three seasoned veterans as Jay hangs out with: The Hitmen: Alan - Be kind to each other and yourself, adopt don't shop, and homies help homies always! Jared - Be kind to one another, shop local, keep supporting the PTE Network and Liquid Kourage on Patreon! Vs. Two In The Pink: Corin - Love you all, …
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From Touchline to Timeline: James Doyle on AI’s Playbook for Sport
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James Doyle, CEO of iReel, joins Tech Talks to explore how generative and agentic AI are transforming elite sport. With roots in football and a reach across multiple sports, iReel is helping clubs move beyond dashboards and into conversational analytics—making once-siloed performance data accessible, insightful, and actionable. James discusses the …
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Future-Proofing with Empathy: Carla Buzasi on Forecasting Consumer Emotion
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In this episode, Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN and former Editor-in-Chief at Huffington Post UK, joins David to explore how brands can stay ahead in a world defined by emotional turbulence and constant change. From “glimmers” to “ping minimalism,” Carla unpacks the psychology behind consumer trends and what leaders must understand if they want to build…
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Jared Yates Sexton: Political Analyst, The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, Co-Host Muckrake Podcast, newsletter Dispatches From A Collapsing State, Board: The Change Campaign. Topics: the psychological and emotional toll of combating authoritarianism, the importance of self-care and maintaining a grounded pers…
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Rethinking Credit: Philip Belamant on Building with Purpose in Fintech
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Zilch CEO Philip Belamant joins David to explain how he’s taking on one of the UK’s biggest financial challenges: the cost of consumer credit. Philip shares the personal experience that triggered his mission, outlines Zilch’s sustainable model for affordable borrowing, and explains why profitability—not just scale—has shaped every strategic decisio…
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Personal AI, Trusted Data, and the Future of Healthcare
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In this episode, David Savage sits down with Prashant Natarajan, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Velatura, to explore how AI is reshaping the healthcare industry from the inside out. From democratizing AI tools across departments to building scalable, secure, and human-centered solutions, Prashant explains how trust, governance, and indivi…
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Organised Chaos: Scaling Creative Ops Without Losing Your Soul
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David Savage reconnects with Daisy Stapley-Bunten, COO of CEP Agency, to explore how a boutique events business has scaled into a full-service brand experience powerhouse. From perfectionism to performance hiccups, Daisy opens up about the emotional evolution of leadership, learning to delegate, and staying true to her values—while building immersi…
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Wajahat Ali is the editor of The Left Hook Substack & Co-host of The Democracy-Ish Podcast. Topics: Wajahat talked about the challenges of maintaining hope and mental health while resisting a right-wing authoritarian regime; the normalization of extreme conspiracy theories and violence under Trump's presidency; concerns about the integrity of futur…
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Reforming Fitness: How Tech is Reshaping Pilates with Data, Design & Mind-Body Impact
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David Savage speaks with Yvette McGaffin, co-founder and CEO of Reform RX, about how her company is reimagining Pilates for the digital age. What began as a traditional studio has transformed into a tech-forward fitness platform that combines sleek design, biometric feedback, and data-led training—making the modality more accessible and scalable. Y…
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From Tech Investor to Winter Olympian: David talks to South Africa's Matt C Smith
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Today's show is all about belief, courage and resilience. David met Matt at LEAP in February. After a taxi ride for just over an hour, a podcast interview was booked! Why? Matt has qualified for the Winter Olympics as a Cross Country Ski competitor - just 3 years after taking up the sport. His journey shows so many qualities that can be transferred…
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Building Resilience: From Footsteps to Flood Barriers
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In this special roundtable episode recorded over breakfast at Grind, David chats with two climate tech founders tackling sustainability from very different angles. Kamil Kluza, COO of Climate X, helps businesses adapt to physical climate risks with geospatial insight. Laurence Kemball-Cook, founder of Pavegen, turns footsteps into renewable power. …
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David Pepper is a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021. He's the author of Laboratories of Autocracy and Saving Democracy. Topics: Courts say Trump tariffs are illegal--but will he obey the courts, and how would his defiance …
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Fintech at a Crossroads: AI, Access, and the Power of the Platform
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In this episode, David Savage speaks with Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, about the real-time pulse of fintech innovation. As the architect behind one of the industry’s most influential global platforms, Scarlett offers a unique view into what’s top-of-mind for leaders—from agentic AI and regulation to embedded fin…
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Education, Education, Education! The Biggest Lessons from Rio.
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On today's podcast David is joined by Rob Pegoraro, Nicole Ingra (Ingra Labs) and Benjamin Buthmann (Koalo) to chew the Web Summit Rio chat one final time! The conference forced plenty of meaningful discussion around the manner in which organisations are moving from experimentation to implementation of AI - and asked what that means for us. David a…
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Don’t Learn to Code—Learn to Build: The Case for Inclusive Tech
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David Savage sits down with Emmanuel Straschnov, Co-CEO and co-founder of Bubble, for a candid conversation on democratising software development. Speaking from Web Summit Rio, Emmanuel shares how Bubble is redefining access to entrepreneurship—removing the barrier of technical know-how and enabling creators in emerging markets like Brazil and Nige…
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AI, Brand Blandness & the Creative Fight to Stand Out
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In this conversation recorded at Web Summit Rio, David Savage sits down with Lisa Smith, Global Executive Creative Director at Jones Knowles Ritchie, to unpack the tension between creativity, AI, and brand identity. Lisa challenges the notion that AI equals innovation—arguing that in too many cases, it simply accelerates blandness. With nearly two …
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Start Me Up: Jennifer Taylor-Skinner
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Jennifer Taylor-Skinner is a writer, essayist, and creator & host of the award-winning podcast, The Electorette—one of the longest-running feminist podcasts, offering analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Topics: Both of us feel more hopeful about democracy than we did six mont…
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AI Isn’t the Strategy—It’s the Signal: Rethinking Brand for the Intelligent Era
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In this episode recorded at Web Summit Rio, David Savage speaks with Melissa Jackson Parsey, SVP Global Managing Partner at R/GA, about how brands can stay relevant in a world shaped by AI-driven behaviours. Melissa shares how the agency’s creative strategy has evolved from legacy media to machine learning, the value of cross-industry thinking, and…
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Empathy at Scale: AI, Data and the Human Side of Customer Engagement
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David Savage sits down with Rachel Tilghman, Area Vice President at Braze, to explore how the world of customer engagement is evolving in the age of AI. Recorded at Web Summit Rio, Rachel shares insights on the company’s rapid growth in LATAM, the move from persona-based to empathy-based marketing, and the need for brands to go slow to go fast—espe…
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