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Tech Talks Daily

Neil C. Hughestechtalksnetwork.com
If every company is now a tech company and digital transformation is a journey rather than a destination, how do you keep up with the relentless pace of technological change? Every day, Tech Talks Daily brings you insights from the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways. Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, Tech Talks Daily explores how emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, quantum computing, Web3, and more are shaping industries and solving real-world challenges in modern businesses. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, startup founders, and even the occasional celebrity, Tech Talks Daily uncovers the trends driving digital transformation and the strategies behind successful tech adoption. But this isn't just about buzzwords. We go beyond the hype to demystify the biggest tech trends and determine their real-world impact. From cybersecurity and blockchain to AI sovereignty, robotics, and post-quantum cryptography, we explore the measurable difference these innovations can make. Whether improving security, enhancing customer experiences, or driving business growth, we also investigate the ROI of cutting-edge tech projects, asking the tough questions about what works, what doesn't, and how businesses can maximize their investments. Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or simply curious about technology's role in our lives, you'll find engaging discussions that challenge perspectives, share diverse viewpoints, and spark new ideas. New episodes are released daily, 365 days a year, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways around technology and the future of business.
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Episodes

2283: How to Harness the Power of EDB Postgres

Marc Linster, the CTO of EnterpriseDB (EDB), joins me recently on Tech Talks Daily to talk about the benefits and growing popularity of open source database technology. With over 20 years of experience in the database industry, Marc is a leading expert on Postgres, an open source database system that has seen tremendous growth in recent years. EDB is a leading provider of enterprise-class software and services that enable businesses and governments to fully leverage the power of Postgres. As the...

Feb 26, 202331 minEp. 2283

2282: The Insights Engine Combining Human Intelligence and AI

In a recent podcast episode, Lauren Hawker Zafer, the Head of Training and Education at Squirro Artificial Intelligence, joined the discussion on Education in Enterprise digital transformation. As more and more organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the importance of educating employees on the changes that come with it cannot be overstated. One of the key questions we discussed in the podcast is, "When should you educate an enterprise?" We discuss why educating employees ...

Feb 25, 202331 minEp. 2282

2281: Why Zero Trust Security is More Than a Nice to Have

As the Chief Strategy Officer at Ericom Software, Dr. Chase Cunningham is a leading voice in cybersecurity. With his extensive experience in enterprise security and his nickname "Dr. Zero Trust," Dr. Cunningham is well-positioned to offer insights and advice to organizations looking to protect themselves from advanced security threats. One of the key points that Dr. Cunningham stresses is the importance of Zero Trust security. Zero Trust security is not just a "nice to have," but an essential co...

Feb 25, 202317 minEp. 2281

The Best of Tech Talks Daily - Classic Interviews You May Have Missed

Welcome to the Daily Tech Podcast! As we approach 2,300 interviews, we have had the privilege of hosting some of the most memorable guests from the tech world and beyond. However, due to limitations on Apple Podcasts, some of these interviews are not easily accessible as they only show the last 2,000 episodes. In this episode, we feature some forgotten clips that deserve to be highlighted. From William Shatner talking about singing Pupl's Common People to Wendy Williams sharing her backstory, we...

Feb 24, 202321 minEp. 2300

2280: Powerledger - The Tech Solution for Sustainable Energy Trading

Dr. Jemma Green, co-founder and executive chairman of Powerledger, joins me on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast. We discuss the importance of renewable energy and the role of blockchain technology in encouraging its growth. As renewable energy becomes more prevalent, the current centralized grid system in place can create issues for grid stability, leading to wasted energy and increased costs. Powerledger has developed a blockchain-enabled software that matches the time and place of energy generatio...

Feb 24, 202338 minEp. 2280

2279: How Exasol and TurinTech Are Making AI Accessible For All

Mathias Golombek and Dr. Leslie Kanthan bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the podcast, as they share their insights on the data science industry and the role of AI in today's fast-paced business environment. They discuss the challenges faced by companies looking to integrate AI into their workflows and how the partnership between Exasol and TurinTech helps businesses overcome these obstacles. Throughout the podcast, Mathias and Leslie delve into the technical aspects of how their sol...

Feb 23, 202337 minEp. 2079

2278: Radix - Demystifying Blockchain, Crypto, Sharding and the Future of DeFi

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, it can take time to keep up with the latest developments, technologies, and protocols. With so much jargon and technical language, it's easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed, even for those well-versed in the space. However, on this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we have an exceptional guest who has a talent for simplifying complex topics and making them accessible to all. Meet Adam Simmons, the Chief Strategy Officer of Radix, a DeFi...

Feb 22, 202349 minEp. 2278

2277: The Tech and Legal Risks of ChatGPT

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko, an expert in cybersecurity and cyber law, offers some advice on how to deal with the potential risks of the rapid growth in AI projects like ChatGPT. For example, collecting training data from public sources, such as websites and social networks, may raise concerns for content creators who do not want their work used without their permission or compensation. Ilia discusses content owners can protect their intellectual property by updating their terms of service to prohibit t...

Feb 21, 202339 minEp. 2277

2276: How Cloudflare is Championing Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Jennifer Taylor is the Chief Product Officer at Cloudflare, a company that provides internet security, performance, and reliability to organizations around the world. She oversees the development of cloud-based solutions for companies of all sizes, from nonprofits to a significant portion of the Fortune 1000. Jennifer is a strong advocate for inclusion and allyship in the workplace. She is the founder of Proudflare, Cloudflare's LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group that supports and celebrates diver...

Feb 20, 202327 minEp. 2276

2275: From Double-Unicorn to Payments Revolution: The Story of Zilch

Tech Talks Daily is pleased to welcome Philip Belamant, co-founder and CEO of Zilch, to share his insights on the payments technology industry and how Zilch is changing the game. Philip Belamant is a visionary entrepreneur who has spent his career building innovative companies that disrupt established markets. Zilch, which he co-founded and led as CEO, is no exception. However, Zilch stands out from the crowd as a UK-based payments technology company by offering a unique combination of payments ...

Feb 19, 202343 minEp. 2275

2274: Reneum: Revolutionizing Climate Finance with Blockchain Technology

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet today. The need to transition to renewable energy sources has never been more pressing, and it requires a new form of climate finance that is efficient, transparent, and accountable. This is where Reneum comes in. Reneum is a global green energy marketplace built on blockchain technology that provides a platform for individuals and organizations to fund climate action and accelerate the energy transition. By using blockchain as a ...

Feb 18, 202330 minEp. 2274

2273: Kobalt - How Technology is Empowering Music Creators

Professor Giana M Eckhardt from King's Business School and Willard Ahdritz from Kobalt join me on Tech Talks Daily. Today's topic is how Kobalt leverages technology, to provide music publishing services and promote social responsibility within the music industry. Kobalt's innovative technology has set them apart from other companies, enabling them to process royalty payments almost instantly and providing unparalleled fairness and transparency in the industry. This is in stark contrast to other ...

Feb 17, 202351 minEp. 2273

2272: CEO of VanHack on the Tech Building a Diverse Workforce

In the fast-paced world of technology, the demand for talented developers and tech professionals has never been higher. With a massive shortage of tech talent in the market, companies are facing the challenge of attracting and retaining top tech professionals. However, Ilya Brotzky, founder and CEO of VanHack, has found a solution to this problem. VanHack is a fast-growing tech recruitment platform that helps over 1000 companies hire the best tech talent quickly. With a network of over 350,000 d...

Feb 16, 202322 minEp. 2272

2271: Yubico - YubiKey: Strong Authentication, Less Friction

Yubico, the company behind the YubiKey, is revolutionizing online security with its hardware-based security keys. These keys provide an extra layer of protection for your online accounts, making them less vulnerable to cyber threats such as phishing, man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, SIM swapping and account takeovers. The YubiKey is the world's first security key and protects over 4,000 organizations worldwide. The shift to remote work due to the pandemic has highlighted the need for better cyb...

Feb 15, 202327 minEp. 2271

2270: Windscribe - How Yegor Sak Grew the VPN Company to 50 Million Users

Yegor Sak shares his journey of building Windscribe and the challenges he faced along the way. He explains how he was able to grow the company to more than 50 million active users, despite the intense competition in the VPN industry. Yegor highlights the importance of providing a high-quality product, excellent customer support, and focusing on the needs of the user. Yegor also discusses his approach to scaling the company with a small team. He believes in the power of remote work and investing ...

Feb 14, 202329 minEp. 2270

2269: Kyndryl - Private 5G Networking And The Future of Enterprise Adoption

Private wireless networks have become increasingly important in achieving networking success, with telecom providers and tech giants investing in new capabilities to drive private 5G adoption among enterprises. By 2030, it is estimated that over 150 million cellular devices will be connected to local private networks, a significant increase from 5 million by the end of 2022. The industry for private networks within enterprises is expected to grow to $109 billion. As industries adopt private 5G n...

Feb 13, 202326 minEp. 2269

2268: The Future of Personalisation: Insights from Emarsys, an SAP company

In today's episode, we dive into the world of personalized customer experience with Meghann York, Global Head of Product Marketing at SAP Emarsys. Meghann takes us on a journey to understand how brands are leveraging AI-powered automation to provide highly relevant and personalized recommendations to their customers across multiple channels. One of the critical elements of the Emarsys platform is its ability to unify, cleanse and analyze first-party data. This data, which includes information fr...

Feb 12, 202317 minEp. 2268

2267: Leading the WordPress Revolution: Insights from DevriX CEO Mario Peshev

Mario Peshev is the CEO of DevriX, a global WordPress agency serving industries from publishing to fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and more. Peshev focuses most of his time on running his business and leading distributed tech teams at DevriX of 50+ people crafting high-scale WordPress solutions optimized for revenue. Mario started with development as a hobby and built his first website in 1999. Since 2015, DevriX has consistently ranked among the top 20 WordPress consultancies worldwide, scalin...

Feb 12, 202334 minEp. 2267

2266: Justdiggit - The Power of Technology in Restoring the Land

Justdiggit is a non-profit organization dedicated to regreening degraded land in Africa. The company works with local farmers to implement cost-effective, nature-based solutions to increase biodiversity and improve ecosystems. The ultimate goal is to capture more CO2 and help cool the planet. So far, the company has made significant progress in its mission. They have dug 200,000 water bunds and brought back 9.7 million trees. This has resulted in 300,000 hectares of land being regreened. The com...

Feb 11, 202324 minEp. 2266

2265: F5 - Breaking Free from Rigid Enterprise Architecture:

Everything is now digitized, and businesses are expected to be available 24/7. Unfortunately, in this digital-first world, traditional enterprise architectures have hindered businesses' ability to keep pace with changing needs and requirements. The rigid framework that governs how applications are developed, delivered, secured, and integrated limits businesses' ability to progress further into the digital era. This rigid framework was created before the widespread adoption of the internet and th...

Feb 10, 202340 minEp. 2265

2264: Brightcove CEO on Rise of the "Producer Economy"

Marc DeBevoise, CEO of Brightcove, joins me in today's episode of Tech Talks Daily in a discussion about the rise of the future of streaming. As a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the streaming industry, Marc provides an in-depth look at what is driving the evolution of the creator economy into a producer economy. According to Marc, the rise of the producer economy is fueled by the growing number of creators and producers leveraging technology to produce high-quality content and...

Feb 09, 202333 minEp. 2264

2263: Rackspace Technology - Cybersecurity and Cloud Trends

Rackspace Technology is a leader in the cloud technology services industry, offering end-to-end solutions for customers looking to modernize their technology environments. With a focus on the entire cloud journey, from design and build to operation, Rackspace provides support and guidance to businesses of all sizes in adopting innovative technologies and building new products. In this episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, Jeff DeVerter, Chief Technology Evangelist at Rackspace, joins us to di...

Feb 08, 202328 minEp. 2263

2262 Wysa - How Tech is Improving Everyday Mental Health

Ramakant Vempati, the President and Co-founder of Wysa, joins me on the Tech Talks Daily podcast to discuss how AI revolutionizes the mental health industry. Wysa, the leading AI-guided mental health platform, delivers scientifically validated care through its emotionally intelligent conversational AI, 150+ mental resilience exercises, and expert human coaching. Wysa has redefined accessibility in mental healthcare by providing 24/7 support to individuals facing everyday stressors or critical mo...

Feb 07, 202334 minEp. 2262

2261: Epic - The Importance of Data For The Greater Good

Dave Little, MD, Clinical Informaticist and Phil Lindemann, VP of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Epic, join me on The Tech Talk Daily podcast. Epic manages electronic health records for more than 250 million patients and is now expanding clinical trials by kicking off a Life Sciences program to help speed up the development of new therapies. Providers across the world use Epic to conduct more than 100,000 active research studies with 4.7 million patients. Today many clinical trials strug...

Feb 07, 202340 minEp. 2261

2260 Nextdoor: The Tech Connecting You to Your Neighborhoods

Nextdoor is a platform that helps you connect to your local neighborhood and build real-world connections with your neighbors, local businesses, and public services. It is a place where people can turn to receive trusted information, ask for help, get things done, and build relationships with those around them. Emma Mondolino, the Head of Nextdoor Create, is a seasoned marketing and sales professional with extensive experience in the tech industry. Before joining Nextdoor, she worked at Pinteres...

Feb 06, 202327 minEp. 2260

2259: Customer Experience Automation Technology Trends With ActiveCampaign

Today's guest is Sameer Kazi, President of ActiveCampaign, who is responsible for guiding the core operations and helping prepare the company for its next growth phase. We discuss how ActiveCampaign is helping businesses grow by scaling their customer experiences and data points from the Customer Experience Automation Impact Report. I learn how communicating via one channel just won't cut it. All brands still need to be taking an omnichannel approach — 99% of those surveyed agree companies grow ...

Feb 05, 202320 minEp. 2259

2258: Why CRO's Need to Adapt to Being Data-First to Survive

Contract Research Organisations (CROs) are a vital cog in the pharmaceutical industry – they provide essential support services to help companies conduct clinical research more efficiently and effectively, saving money and time. Whilst CROs traditionally largely involve data management, new technological advancements are changing how they work. Richard Young, Vice President Vault CDMS Strategy at Veeva Systems, joins me on Tech Talks Daily to explore how study teams can now aim higher because of...

Feb 04, 202330 minEp. 2258

2257: Leemon Baird - Co-Founder of Hedera and Inventor of Hashgraph

In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of Hedera, a distributed ledger technology that sets itself apart from its competitors with its unique governing council. Comprising of some of the biggest names in the tech and finance industries, including Google, IBM, Standard Bank, Shinhan Bank, and the London School of Economics, this governing council plays a crucial role in ensuring the network's transparency and security We explore the benefits of this type of governance model and learn how...

Feb 03, 202341 minEp. 2257

2256: Carlos Meza, CEO of Crowd Content - Tech and Content Creation

Many new technologies like AI and ChatGTP are disrupting how articles, company information, social media, and other content are created. It is also changing how it reaches and performs with audiences. So, it feels like something big is happening. "In 2023, people-first content and SEO supremacy will make or break content success for major brands and companies," said Carlos Meza, CEO of Crowd Content. "The days of plugging in keywords to reach the top of search results are over. Instead, leaders ...

Feb 02, 202329 minEp. 2256

2255: Insights From the Figma Design Hiring Report

The tech industry is facing a paradox as we hear of a global tech skills shortage on the one hand and big tech layoffs on the other due to economic uncertainty. In this podcast, Andrew Hogan joins me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss the impact of these trends on design hiring and what the recent Design Hiring report by Figma has to say about it. Andrew is a thought leader in the field of Design and UX with over 50 published Forrester reports and is recognized by leading publications such as Fast C...

Feb 01, 202319 minEp. 2255
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