In this episode, I explore the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity with Antonio Sanchez, Principal Evangelist at Fortra. Formerly known as HelpSystems, Fortra carries forward a legacy of people-first support, now reinforced with a renewed focus on exceptional protection and peace of mind. Antonio opens our conversation with an overview of Fortra's evolution, discussing the shift from systems management to delivering robust cybersecurity solutions. In this candid discussion, Antonio under...
Jul 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 2433
In this thought-provoking episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader on the future of finance and listed as a top 10 global influencer in the "Fintech Power50" for 2021 and 2022. The founder of The Asian Banker and Wealth and Society, and author of "The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance is Here," Daniel takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of finance. Our discussion unravels around the continuous growth and impact of decentr...
Jul 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 2432
In this enlightening episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Alex Babin, CEO of ZERO Systems, a company at the forefront of AI innovation, working with Fortune 500 companies and recently recognized as a "Cool Vendor" by Gartner. Starting with debunking some of the most common misconceptions about AI, Alex explains that it's not an 'out-of-the-box' solution, nor a tool that flawlessly executes tasks with just any data. The path to AI effectiveness begins with understanding one's data and the...
Jul 02, 2023•31 min•Ep. 2431
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I chat with Kealan Lennon, the mind behind CleverCards, a disruptive global payments platform that is reshaping how both public and private sectors transact. With its astronomical growth, CleverCards has challenged traditional banking systems by opening over 100,000 accounts across Europe in 2022, a significant feat in a year of sweeping changes in the financial landscape. Kealan takes us behind the scenes of CleverCards' genesis and its rapid rise to success...
Jul 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 2430
Today on Tech Talks Daily, I'm excited to host Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder of Metis.io and CryptoChicks, as she shares her unique journey from a Government of Canada solutions architect to a pioneering blockchain entrepreneur. Elena's groundbreaking work with CryptoChicks, an educational hub and accelerator for women in blockchain, has made significant strides towards inclusivity in the space, extending its reach to 56 countries. Now, at the helm of Metis.io, a Layer-2 blockchain, she is focus...
Jun 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 2429
In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I welcome a special guest Dan Adika, the co-founder and CEO of WalkMe, a leading player in the burgeoning industry of Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) as recognized by Gartner's first-ever market guide on DAP. Digital adoption platforms are transforming how organizations interact with technology, enabling more seamless and efficient user experiences. Dan takes us on a journey through the concept of DAPs, illustrating their intrinsic value to businesses - ...
Jun 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 2428
Victor Potrel, VP of Content Distribution at TheSoul Publishing, and Reza Izad, Co-Founder of Underscore Talent. Sitting at the unique crossroads of creators, platforms, and consumers, Victor and Reza share insights from their wealth of experience in the ever-evolving creator economy. The duo begin by shedding light on their respective backgrounds and their companies' commitment to fostering the growth of content creators across various platforms. Their combined experience of over 30 years, a po...
Jun 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 2427
In this enlightening episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are joined by Joaquin Cuenca Abela, the CEO and co-founder of Freepik Company. From his humble beginnings as an engineer to leading several successful startups, Joaquin takes us through his inspiring journey and shares the crucial lessons he's learned along the way. Listen to Joaquin as he unfolds the story of Freepik, a venture that began as a search engine for free graphics and progressively adapted to user demand by creating its own unique ...
Jun 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 2426
Thomas Lah, the Executive Director and Executive VP of the Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA) is my guest today. With over two decades of experience in advising global technology companies, Thomas brings invaluable insights into the evolving SaaS landscape amid inflation, high-interest rates, and deflated company valuations. Join us as we delve into the challenges confronting unprofitable SaaS companies as they face slower growth and adverse economic conditions. Thomas shares ...
Jun 26, 2023•23 min•Ep. 2425
I sit down with Dan Zavorotny, the co-founder of the revolutionary health tech company, Nutrisense. Starting from scratch, Dan has led his startup to remarkable heights, building a $100 million company with over 170 employees in a mere three years. Our conversation explores the vital strategies that have contributed to Nutrisense's rapid growth, including Dan's unique approach to effective hiring for startups. He sheds light on the necessity of founders immersing themselves in each role before h...
Jun 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 2424
On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we're serving up an exciting conversation with Ari Melamud, CEO of Incredo Sugar, an innovative food tech company that's on a sweet mission to revolutionize sugar consumption. In what seems to be a paradox, Ari explains how his company is reducing the amount of sugar in our food, using sugar itself! Dive into the science and strategy behind Incredo Sugar, a patented sugar reduction solution that is not just combating health issues linked with high sugar consu...
Jun 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 2423
Deb Ashton joins me on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast. .With over 25 years of experience in ERP and digital transformation, Deb has cultivated an impressive reputation in the industry and has now directed her focus towards connecting business systems, enhancing data analysis, and promoting intelligent business decision-making with Certinia. In this insightful discussion, Deb sheds light on the evolution of FinancialForce into Certinia, revealing the vision and strategy behind the rebranding. We de...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 2422
Robin Gandhi, Chief Product Officer at Nium discusses the transformative innovations in global payroll management. As businesses are increasingly operating across borders with remote and distributed teams, payroll complexities and compliance issues are becoming more significant hurdles to overcome. Nium is at the forefront of addressing these challenges, enabling companies to pay employees and contractors worldwide in a seamless and efficient manner. Robin shares how Nium's infrastructure powers...
Jun 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 2421
I sit down with Lynn Collier, Global Solutions Manager for Digital Infrastructure at Hitachi Vantara, to talk about their pioneering work in enhancing data center storage systems. Lynn shares insights about their efforts to increase sustainability and efficiency in the face of rising electricity consumption in data centers worldwide. Lynn tells the success story of South African IT company Gijima, who, with the help of Hitachi Vantara, successfully deployed Hitachi VSP systems in their productio...
Jun 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 2420
Join me, as I sit down with Nic Granger, Director of Corporate and CFO of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), to discuss her critical role in overseeing the transformation of the oil, gas, and carbon storage industries in the UK, and how she champions the intersection of tech, diversity, and agility within her organization. As a woman at the helm of digital transformation, Nic shares her fascinating journey into tech, sparked by her parents' purchase of a ZX Spectrum. She sheds light on h...
Jun 20, 2023•24 min•Ep. 2419
Andrew Middleton from British Gas Zero joins me on this episode of Tech Talks Daily. Andrew plays a pivotal role in a venture dedicated to installing, managing, and supporting EV chargers, heat pumps, and smart home technologies. These innovations are helping pave the way to a decarbonized future for public and private sectors, under the trusted banners of British Gas, Hive, and PH Jones. With the UK government's firm commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, we delve into the timely topic of su...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 2418
In this episode, we welcome Benedetto Biondi, CEO of Folks Finance, a trailblazing decentralized protocol developed on Algorand that's reshaping the future of lending, trading, governance, and asset management. Benedetto walks us through his intriguing journey from a mechanical engineering background to becoming a key player in the blockchain arena, steering the ship at Folks Finance. We delve into the inherent problems with centralized exchanges and explore how Folks Finance is revolutionizing ...
Jun 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 2417
In today's episode, I welcome Chris Roeckl, the Chief Product Officer at Appdome, a global leader in cybersecurity automation defense for mobile applications. With mobile apps becoming increasingly central to our daily lives, the need for robust security and protection measures is more vital than ever before. Chris shares his expert insights into the complex world of mobile app security and data protection. We delve into some of the most common types of mobile app attacks, such as screen overlay...
Jun 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 2416
In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are privileged to host Shival Seth, the dynamic Chief Technology Officer at Grand River and St. Mary's Hospital in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Serving over a million patients, Shival's mantra is "What you lack in skills you make up in will," which has proved integral to his leadership role in this diverse community. Our conversation unfolds as Shival explains the journey of business transformation, specifically focusing on the use of technology to enh...
Jun 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 2415
Join us on Tech Talks Daily for a conversation about the power of neurodiversity in the tech industry. In this episode, a prominent figure at Lucid, Bryan Stallings shines a light on the strategies businesses can employ to nurture neurodiversity and create an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives. With Lucid's visual collaboration suite revolutionizing the way teams see and build the future, Bryan shares his insights on how organizations can leverage the unique capabilities of...
Jun 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 2414
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Oz Golan and Eli Brosh, from Wix, a leading global SaaS platform, to discuss their groundbreaking development in the sphere of Artificial Intelligence - the AI Text Creator. This cutting-edge feature, developed in collaboration with OpenAI's GPT-3, is designed to facilitate the generation of high-quality and uniquely-tailored content for users' websites. We dive into the intricate development process of integrating GPT-3 into the Wix editor, t...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 2413
Join me in this captivating episode of Tech Talks Daily as we delve into the ever-evolving world of Life Sciences with Rohit Alimchandani, the Head of Life Sciences for UK & Ireland at Cognizant. With over two decades of experience with Europe's biggest life sciences businesses, Rohit provides invaluable insights into the industry's transformative journey. Our conversation begins with an exploration of the importance of sustainability in the Life Sciences sector. Rohit elaborates on how Cogn...
Jun 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 2412
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are rolling up our sleeves and diving deep into the fascinating world of Carhartt, a company renowned for its high-quality, durable workwear. This time, we're not focusing on the fabric but the technology that underpins their impressive operations. I'm broadcasting live from Cisco Live in Las Vegas, where we're sitting down with Bryan Laszlo, Carhartt's Manager of Application Performance. Bryan's been instrumental in transforming Carhartt's approach to IT ...
Jun 14, 2023•15 min•Ep. 2411
On this special episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm broadcasting straight from Cisco Live in Las Vegas, and I'm about to take you behind the scenes of the most anticipated event of the conference: the Cisco CX Customer Hero Awards. This is the place where extraordinary customer achievements in technology innovation are recognized and celebrated. Joining us is the man leading the celebrations, Alistair Wildman, Senior Vice President of Cisco Global Customer Experience (CX). With a career in technolo...
Jun 13, 2023•23 min•Ep. 2411
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm thrilled to welcome Nathaniel Morris, founder of EQ Digital. EQ Digital is at the forefront of bridging the often overlooked gap between IT and business, striving to create harmony in this integral space by transforming technical leaders into strategic business owners. Morris and his organization have been instrumental in saving millions in annual expenses, cultivating high-performing teams, and contributing significantly to the bottom line of numerous bu...
Jun 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 2409
TK Keanini is a seasoned veteran in the network and security space with over 25 years of experience, TK also brings unparalleled insights from his extensive career at Cisco. Currently driving technical innovation and the integration of security solutions with both private and public cloud-based computing platforms, TK is transforming the way we view cybersecurity. In this episode, we dive into a range of compelling topics, including the latest product news with a focus on Secure Access Service E...
Jun 12, 2023•16 min•Ep. 2408
Today, I am honored to host Lorrissa Horton, the recently-appointed Chief Product Officer at Webex, who is shaping the future of hybrid work and collaboration technologies. Webex, a Cisco company, is renowned for its end-to-end platform, providing robust solutions for both collaboration software and hardware. These offerings are designed to revolutionize the way we work and interact, tailoring to the evolving needs of hybrid workspaces and customer experience landscapes. Since taking the helm, L...
Jun 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 2407
Today, Nathan Howe, the VP of Emerging Technology and 5G at Zscaler, makes a return appearance to delve into the increasingly relevant topic of Zero Trust architecture. In an era marked by hybrid workforces, global economic instability, and evolving cybersecurity threats, Nathan explains how Zero Trust architecture serves as more than just a security measure, transforming into a potent business solution delivering resilience, superior performance, and cost reductions. The conversation kicks off ...
Jun 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 2406
I sit down with Jeetu Patel at Cisco Live. We discuss the scale of global security and its far-reaching implications for every individual and organization. Jeetu provides a comprehensive look at the challenges of cybersecurity and how the digital landscape is changing. We explore the idea of making security a seamless, frictionless experience for users through the latest release of Cisco Secure Access, aimed at simplifying and enhancing cybersecurity measures for all. Our conversation also navig...
Jun 09, 2023•18 min•Ep. 2405
Today, I am live from the buzzing showfloor at Cisco Live in Vegas, where we have a chance to talk to Nathan Bullock, IT Operations Manager at Interstates. Interstates, a company with a rich 60-year history based out of Iowa, is known for maximizing value for its manufacturing customers. How? By simplifying and updating its servers through a strategic partnership with Cisco, a global leader in IT and networking. In this episode, Nathan will walk us through how Cisco server technology is being le...
Jun 08, 2023•14 min•Ep. 2404