As part of the IT Press Tour in Silicon Valley, I had the opportunity to sit down with David Flynn, CEO of Hammerspace, to explore how the company is redefining the future of enterprise data storage. At a time when AI-driven workloads and hybrid cloud computing are pushing storage demands to new heights, Hammerspace is stepping in with a fresh approach. Their Global Data Platform is designed to eliminate data silos, providing seamless access and orchestration for unstructured data across edge lo...
Jan 29, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3164
What will 2025 bring for enterprise technology? How will AI evolve, and what should businesses anticipate in the coming year? In this episode, I speak with Louis Landry, the newly appointed CTO of Teradata, as he shares his insights on the future of AI, data analytics, and the role of trust in technology. With more than two decades of experience in software architecture and engineering leadership, Louis has played a pivotal role in shaping Teradata's innovation strategy. Having led the company's...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3163
What does it take to turn ideas into impactful books, and how is technology reshaping the publishing industry? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Eric Jorgenson, CEO of Scribe Media, to explore the art and science of book creation, the future of self-publishing, and his vision for unlocking the world's wisdom. Eric, best known as the author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, has sold over 1.5 million copies of his books and distributed millions more in digital formats. He share...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 3162
How is AI transforming the way we interact with sound, voice, and digital personas? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Alex Bordanova, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Voicemod, about the company's groundbreaking approach to AI-driven voice transformation and its expanding role beyond gaming. Originally developed to enhance voice chat experiences for gamers, Voicemod has evolved into a powerful tool for real-time voice modulation, combining traditional digital signal proces...
Jan 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3161
How is artificial intelligence redefining industries, from corporate branding to cultural institutions? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Hussein Hallak, founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, about the profound ways AI and immersive technology are shaping customer experiences, education, and cultural preservation. With over 25 years of experience spanning branding, technology, gamification, and education, Hussein is a serial entrepreneur who has launched more than 20 ventures and ad...
Jan 25, 2025•37 min
How can the tech industry close the widening skills gap while creating meaningful career opportunities for diverse talent? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with John Akkara, CEO and co-founder of Smoothstack, a company on a mission to bridge the gap between IT education and real-world industry needs. John shares his inspiring journey—from an immigrant student on a tennis scholarship to a leader reshaping how tech talent is identified, trained, and deployed. His experiences with mento...
Jan 24, 2025•18 min•Ep. 3159
How is the future of payments evolving, and what role does technology play in shaping seamless, secure, and scalable financial transactions? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore these questions with Niv Liran, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unzer, a company redefining payments across Europe by integrating cloud technology, AI, and security-driven innovations. Unzer has undergone a major transformation, unifying multiple acquired companies into a single, scalable platform, Unze...
Jan 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 3158
How can quantum computing move beyond theory and become a practical tool for businesses and researchers? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore this question with Michael Gleaves, a UK-based AI and quantum expert at Eviden, the Atos Group business specializing in advanced computing. Eviden has been at the forefront of quantum innovation, launching Qaptiva™, a quantum computing ecosystem designed to integrate real-world applications with classical high-performance computing. The company r...
Jan 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 3157
How can data and artificial intelligence reshape healthcare to create better patient outcomes? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Dr. Mitesh Rao, founder and CEO of OMNY Health, about his mission to build a more connected and collaborative healthcare system. With a background in emergency medicine and hospital leadership, he launched OMNY Health out of frustration with the siloed nature of healthcare data, which limits innovation and patient care. OMNY Health now represents data f...
Jan 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3156
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily , I'm joined by Eric Ormson and Chris Rakel from AEG, an organization redefining how companies approach recruitment and workforce development. With years of experience in staffing specialized sectors like IT and engineering, Eric and Chris offer a fresh perspective on tackling the unique challenges of recruiting and retaining top technical talent in today's competitive market. We discuss how the recruitment landscape has evolved into a global competition for t...
Jan 20, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3155
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily , I speak with Chad Fowler, a mission-critical business leader at HED, to discuss how the future of data center design is being shaped by sustainability, community engagement, and the growing influence of AI. Data centers currently account for around 1% of global electricity consumption, and with AI accelerating demand, their environmental impact is becoming a pressing challenge. Chad shares how HED is pioneering innovative solutions to create greener, more ef...
Jan 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3154
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily , I examine the transformative rise of agentic AI and its profound impact on the Gaming and tech industries in 2025. Joining me is Richard Dennys the CEO of Game Lounge, a company driving innovation in iGaming and achieving remarkable growth, including a 30% increase in net profit. With a global reach across more than 130 SEO-driven websites in 60 countries, Game Lounge is shaping the future of the industry through its GLX startup incubator, designed to harnes...
Jan 18, 2025•27 min•Ep. 3153
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily , I explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and software development with Justine Gehring, an AI researcher at Moderne and the author of AI for Mass-Scale Code Refactoring and Analysis . Justine shares her insights into how AI is addressing one of the most complex challenges in the industry: large-scale code migrations and updates across enterprise environments. While AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT have excelled at assisting individual developers...
Jan 17, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3152
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the legal and intellectual property landscape? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore this evolving topic with Alex Watt, an IP lawyer at Howard Kennedy who specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of intellectual property in the digital age. We delve into the transformative role of AI in intellectual property management, including the implications of large language models and the challenges of copyright exemptions for AI training....
Jan 16, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3151
How can businesses maximize the potential of AWS to drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Jonathan LaCour, CTO of Mission Cloud. The company focuses exclusively on AWS, helping organizations manage cloud adoption, migration, and optimization while addressing complex challenges in security, cost control, and application development. Jonathan shares practical insights into building successful cloud migration strategies, emphasizing the nee...
Jan 15, 2025•30 min•Ep. 3150
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the finance industry, and what role do CIOs play in driving digital transformation? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I connect with Sumit Johar, CEO of BlackLine, a leader in digital finance transformation. With over 20 years of enterprise cloud experience spanning cybersecurity, automation, and data governance, Sumit brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. Sumit shares insights into the evolving role of the CIO and how deeper collaboration ...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3149
Can artificial intelligence redefine the future of drug development and clinical trials? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., the internationally recognized AI and machine learning expert who serves as CEO of BioPhy. Founded in 2019, BioPhy focuses on using AI to revolutionize the later stages of drug development, a critical yet often overlooked segment of the pharmaceutical pipeline. Dave shares insights into BioPhy's innovative platform, which combines scie...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min
How can technology revolutionize road safety for the 1.5 billion drivers on the road today? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Hari Balakrishnan and Bill Powers, co-founders of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider. Their unique partnership—blending Hari's engineering genius, honored with the 2023 Marconi Prize, and Bill's entrepreneurial prowess as an "atypical tech CEO"—has built a unicorn company dedicated to making roads safer. We e...
Jan 12, 2025•29 min•Ep. 3147
How can we safeguard our digital infrastructure in the age of quantum computing? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Rahul Tyagi, CEO of SECQAI, a NATO-backed leader in quantum-resilient and memory-safe semiconductor solutions. As quantum computing accelerates, the risks to current encryption systems grow, making it critical to rethink how we protect our most sensitive data and systems. Rahul shares insights into the looming quantum computing threat, where "steal now, decrypt later...
Jan 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 3146
How can technology empower asset managers to navigate increasingly complex investments while optimizing their workflows? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Oleg Movchan, CEO of Enfusion, a company revolutionizing investment management through its integrated, SaaS-native platform. With a career spanning investment banking, hedge funds, and leading Enfusion through an IPO, Oleg shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in modern asset management. We explore how Enfusion ...
Jan 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 3145
Have you ever stopped to think about the transformative power of technology on our daily lives and the extraordinary minds behind these innovations? In this episode, I sit down with Thomas M. Coughlin, President of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization, to explore a remarkable announcement that underscores the profound impact of technology on society: the IEEE Medal of Honor monetary prize is being increased to an astounding $2 million starting in 2025. Thomas shares insi...
Jan 09, 2025•24 min
On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I am joined by Sumeet Kumar, CEO of Innatera, to discuss why neuromorphic computing might be the most transformative technology of the coming year. Neuromorphic processors are no longer just a concept confined to research labs; they're poised to revolutionize industries ranging from IoT to wearables, bringing unparalleled efficiency and autonomy to edge devices. Sumeet explains how Innatera's groundbreaking Spiking Neural Processor (SNP) T1 bridges the gap be...
Jan 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 3143
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Gautam Singh, Head Business Unit of WNS Analytics and Co-founder & CEO of The Smart Cube, now part of WNS. With decades of experience in management consulting and data-driven business innovation, Gautam shares how WNS is helping organizations unlock the potential of analytics and AI to drive agility, resilience, and growth in today's digital-first world. We explore the transformative role of WNS Analytics in guiding companies through compl...
Jan 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 3142
How can advertisers navigate today's fragmented media landscape and deliver better ad experiences for consumers? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Nada Bradbury, CEO of AD-ID, to discuss how universal ad-tracking solutions are transforming the ad-tech industry. As audiences seamlessly switch between linear and digital content, the critical need for a standardized system like AD-ID has never been more urgent. Nada explains how AD-ID provides a universal registry for creative ads—...
Jan 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 3141
What does the future of e-commerce look like, and how are emerging technologies shaping the industry? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Michaela Weber, SVP and GM of Payments & Global Business Development at BigCommerce, to explore key trends and predictions for 2025. BigCommerce, a leading open SaaS platform, is driving innovation for businesses of all sizes, and Michaela offers a front-row view of the transformative changes ahead. We discuss the role of advanced AI mo...
Jan 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 3140
How do you transform a 100-year-old institution into a modern hub for innovation and technology while staying true to its legacy? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Dr. Joyce Brown, the first woman and first African American president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). With 26 years of leadership, Dr. Brown has revolutionized this globally renowned institution, blending technology and creativity to shape the future of fashion education. Dr. Brown shares how she took...
Jan 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 3139
How can micro-credentials and short courses reshape the future of higher education to meet the demands of today's workforce? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Rob Telfer, Director of Higher Education at D2L, to explore how these innovative course formats are transforming education. As universities face challenges such as declining international enrollments and increased competition, micro-credentials present a flexible and scalable solution for learners and institutions alike. R...
Jan 03, 2025•36 min•Ep. 3138
What's next for AI, and how does it compare to the transformative technology waves that have shaped our world? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Chet Kapoor, CEO of DataStax and a veteran leader with over two decades of experience at tech giants like Google, IBM, and BEA Systems. Chet's career journey began as an intern working alongside Steve Jobs at NeXT, where he learned invaluable lessons about leadership, innovation, and an obsession with user experience. Chet walks us t...
Jan 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3137
How can cutting-edge air decontamination technology reshape healthcare and reduce infections? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we explore this question with Dr. Deborah Birx, Chief Medical & Science Advisor at ActivePure Medical and former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, and Amy Carenza, Chief Commercial Officer at ActivePure. Together, they discuss how ActivePure's innovative technology is transforming air and surface purification in healthcare and beyond. ActivePure's ...
Jan 01, 2025•41 min•Ep. 3136
How is AI reshaping the social media landscape and empowering brands to maximize their impact? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Scott Morris, CMO of Sprout Social, to explore the transformative role AI is playing in marketing, customer service, and social media management. Sprout Social, a leader in social media solutions with over 30,000 customers, has been at the forefront of integrating AI into its platform to help businesses of all sizes drive efficiency, improve persona...
Dec 31, 2024•25 min•Ep. 3135
