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, W ...
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Welcome to Energy Bytes with John Kalfayan and Bobby Neelon. Your essential guide to the intersection of data and energy. This podcast dives deep into the world of energy, shedding light on how data, AI, and technology are revolutionizing this sector. Each episode equips listeners with insights into the most efficient tools and resources, paving the way for a data-driven future in energy. From technical nuances to broader industry trends, Energy Bytes offers an unparalleled perspective on th ...
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3370: Vagaro is Helping Fitness and Wellness Brands Scale With AI Assistants
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Fred Helou, founder and CEO of Vagaro, a platform reshaping how service-based businesses in the beauty, wellness, and fitness sectors operate in a digital world. What began as an idea sparked by a frustrating haircut booking experience during a business trip to Korea has evolved into a platform u…
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3369: Precisely Explains Why AI Fails Without Data Integrity
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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Andy Bell, Head of Data Product Management at Precisely, to explore a challenge that many organizations continue to underestimate: the role of data integrity in AI strategies. With only 12 percent of businesses expressing confidence in the quality of their AI data, it's clear that the rush to …
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3368: Nerdio Builds a Remote-First Unicorn Focused on Azure Optimization
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Joseph Landes, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Nerdio, to explore how one conversation at a Microsoft conference led to a billion-dollar cloud automation company. From his 23-year career at Microsoft to building a fully remote team now supporting over five million users, Joseph’s story bl…
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3367: CGS Reinvents Workplace Training With AI-Powered Role Play
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The training room is changing, and it's not going back. In this episode, I sat down with Phil Friedman, the founder and CEO of CGS Inc., to explore how AI, avatars, and immersive simulations are rewriting the playbook on workplace training. With over four decades at the helm of CGS—a company he built from scratch after immigrating to the US—Phil br…
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3366: Harvard Medical School: The Promise and Peril of CRISPR With Neal Baer
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When we think about gene editing, the conversation often feels trapped between scientific journals and ethical debates too complex for public forums. In this episode, I spoke with Neal Baer, a rare voice who bridges both worlds. Known to many as an award-winning television showrunner for series like ER, Law & Order SVU, and Designated Survivor, Nea…
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3365: BlackLine on Why AI Is Changing the Nature of Tech Leadership
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I welcomed back Sumit Johar, CIO at BlackLine, for a timely conversation about how AI is transforming finance operations from the inside out. When we last spoke earlier this year, AI was still in the early stages of enterprise experimentation. Just a few months later, everything has shifted. Sumit shared how AI …
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3364: MongoDB Simplifies AI Development With Integrated Vector Search
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Boris Bialek, VP and Field CTO at MongoDB, for a conversation that moved well beyond databases. As AI continues to accelerate across sectors, MongoDB is positioning itself at the intersection of modern data architecture and intelligent application development. Boris shared how his team is simplif…
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3363: ABB on Building a Smarter and More Resilient Power Grid
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When we think about innovation in technology, power grids rarely enter the spotlight. Yet, they are the foundation for everything from artificial intelligence to electric vehicles and data centers. In this episode, I spoke with Adrian Guggisberg, President of the Smart Power Division at ABB, to unpack the evolving role of electrical power distribut…
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3362: Inside LVT’s Mission to Deter Crime Before It Happens With Tech
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In a digital-first world where cybersecurity often dominates headlines, the conversation around physical security can sometimes feel like an afterthought. But what if technology could bring a new level of intelligence, proactivity, and efficiency to protecting real-world environments? In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Porter, co-founder and CEO…
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3361: Why AidKit Built a Tech Platform for Equitable Aid Distribution
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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I connected with Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit, to explore how cutting-edge technology is being used not to disrupt markets or chase margins, but to deliver real, measurable social impact. AidKit is a public benefit corporation building infrastructure that helps vulnerable communities access aid quickly…
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3360: How Certinia Is Bringing AI Agents Into Professional Services at Scale
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When we talk about the future of enterprise software, AI is front and center. But behind the buzzwords, real transformation is happening in how businesses plan, execute, and deliver professional services. In this episode, I sat down with Raju Malhotra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Certinia, to explore how AI is shifting from theory to pr…
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3359: Exploring Legal Innovation with the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP)
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I had the opportunity to sit down with Amanda Hamilton, patron and director at the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). While many of our discussions often focus on cutting-edge technology and digital transformation, today’s conversation tackled a very different kind of disruption, one happening q…
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3358: Pearson Research Challenges the Myth of AI Replacing Tech Jobs
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What if the average UK tech worker could reclaim almost an entire workday each week without extra hours simply by harnessing AI tools like ChatGPT and robotic process automation more effectively? In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Latham from Pearson’s Enterprise Learning and Skills division, to unpack research revealing how intelligent automa…
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3357: Can AI Save Small Businesses? Homebase CEO on Empowering the Underdog
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What if the biggest leap forward for small businesses wasn’t about selling more, but reclaiming time? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with John Waldmann, CEO and co-founder of Homebase, to unpack how AI isn’t just a Silicon Valley toy for large enterprises but a lifeline for the millions of small businesses keeping local economies a…
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3356: What Moodle Teaches Us About the Future of Open Learning
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What if the key to global access to high-quality education isn't policy reform or private investment, but open source software? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Scott Anderberg, CEO of Moodle, to explore how one of the world’s most widely used learning platforms is quietly transforming education in ways that extend far beyond th…
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3355: How TravelPerk Is Balancing AI and Empathy in Business Travel
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In this episode, I sit down with Robin Smith, Chief Technology Officer at TravelPerk, to hear how one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel platforms is blending automation with empathy in a sector built on unpredictability. Robin shares how that continuity has shaped his view of disruption, from the rise of web and mobile booking to the rapid acceler…
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3354: Inside Mediaocean and its Vision for AI and Ad Tech
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What happens when the world’s most popular AI tools become ad platforms? That’s the question I put to Aaron Goldman, CMO of Mediaocean, in a candid conversation about the future of advertising, search, and AI-native experiences. Aaron brings over two decades of industry insight to the table, sharing his perspective on how platforms like ChatGPT are…
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3353: Why the Human Experience Still Matters in a Machine-Led World
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In this thought-provoking conversation, I’m joined by Kate O’Neill, author, speaker, and founder of KO Insights, to explore how leaders can make meaningful, human-centered decisions in a time of rapid AI adoption and organisational change. Known as the “Tech Humanist,” Kate has helped everyone from Google and IBM to city governments navigate the ev…
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3352: IoT, AI, and the Race for Supply Chain Visibility
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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Ed Nabrotzky, CEO of Dot AI, to find out how a new generation of asset tracking technology is reshaping what’s possible in logistics, operations, and enterprise strategy. Ed brings decades of experience as an executive and innovator in RF and IoT systems, and now leads Dot Ai at the intersecti…
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3351: Human-AI Collaboration Starts With Education
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What happens when you bring together a practicing monk, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, and an AI education pioneer? In this episode of The Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I sit down with Prashant Raizada, the driving force behind Lumi Network, to explore how we can build a workforce ready for the AI era, not just in skills, but in mindset and purpose. Pra…
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3350: Make the Problem the Purpose: Rethinking Innovation with Colin Scott of Innventure
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Is innovation failing because we're starting in the wrong place? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Colin Scott, Senior Vice President of DownSelect at Innventure, to challenge the default tech-first mindset that dominates R&D and corporate innovation. Instead of asking what a technology can do, Innventure flips the question: what r…
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3349: IBM Consulting on Agentic AI and the Reinvention of Business Processes
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When AI enters the boardroom, it tends to arrive with big promises: productivity, automation, efficiency. But for Francesco Brenna, Global Leader of AI Integration Services at IBM Consulting, the real opportunity isn’t just faster workflows—it’s rebuilding how business gets done from the ground up. In this episode, recorded in the heat of a New Yor…
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3348: How Twilio Is Redefining Voice AI for Real-World Customer Support
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Voice has always been a powerful way to connect with customers, but until recently, voice AI struggled to deliver the kind of seamless experience we associate with great service. That is starting to change. In this episode, I catch up with Sam Richardson from Twilio to discuss the renewed momentum behind voice AI and what it means for the future of…
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3347: Bitsight on the Hidden Risks Inside Global Supply Chains
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When we talk about cybersecurity, it’s often easy to think in terms of firewalls, passwords, and high-profile breaches. But what happens when the vulnerability isn’t within your own systems but somewhere deep in your third or fourth-tier supply chain? In this episode, I spoke with Ben Edwards from Bitsight about the unseen infrastructure propping u…
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3346: How Nexthink Is Rethinking IT Support with Proactive, AI-Driven DEX
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IT support is changing fast, and the old service desk model is starting to feel like a relic from another era. In this episode, I spoke with Samuele Gantner, Chief Product Officer at Nexthink, about what comes next and what companies need to do now to prepare for it. With Nexthink sitting at the forefront of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) techno…
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