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Whilst at Google, Avery Pennarun realised that building for "Internet scale" made easy problems harder. So he left to build Tailscale, focusing on the long tail of developers who just need computers to connect.
Avery talks about the need to ignore Silicon Valley's scale obsession (and how it paved the way for their success), and why removed *AI* from a tech strategy helps reveal the real issues.
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We are pouring billions of dollars into large language models, trusting them to reshape how our businesses operate. Yet, if you read the fine print on Microsoft's Copilot licensing agreement, you will find a startling admission: the tool is "intended only for entertainment".
So why are leaders deploying a technology that, by default, cannot work reliably and completely obfuscates its own training data?
In this episode, technologist and CTO Vaclav Vincalek exposes the dangerous disconnect between AI hype and verifiable reality. We explore the alarming "brain atrophy" among young users who have stopped critically assessing the information they are fed by AI tools. We also unpack the double standard of financial giants like JP Morgan, who deploy AI for thousands of general employees but strictly ban it on the trading floor, the one place where people are personally responsible for outcomes and mistakes mean losing the company or going to jail.
Finally, Vaclav shares his vision for a new "personal web" designed to strip away algorithmic interference and give users total encrypted control over their own curated information.
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AI can generate first drafts and code (and much more) in seconds, but is there a human cost to this abundance? In today’s episode David is joined by Metalab’s Design Director Myles Palmer. They discuss the changing (or evolving maybe?) role of designers, and unpack why AI is leaving us fatigued by 11am! The looming crisis in AI monetisation is also a topic increasingly spoken about, and that enters this conversation too.
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We assume AI’s greatest test is in self-driving cars or robotics, but what if it’s actually inside video games?
David Savage sits down with Artificial.Agency CEO Brian Tanner to explore how generative AI is shifting games from pre-scripted stories to living, reacting worlds. Discover why building gaming AI is surprisingly harder than real-world automation, and what happens when society gains access to super-intelligent personal assistants.
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Generative AI is sparking fear across the creative industry, but VSCO CEO Eric Wittman argues that AI isn't the only threat to photographers, it’s also business acumen.
In this episode, David Savage explores why the average professional photographer lasts just 2 to 3 years, how AI is actually becoming a creator's best thought partner, and the leadership lessons learned from embracing technological transformation rather than fearing it.
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Every fintech pitch deck claims to use AI, but are they just ticking a box for VCs?
In this episode, Started PR founder Kimberley Waldron unpacks the tension between AI hype and real revenue. We explore why experienced founders are terrified of "AI washing", the looming cultural divide between human and silicon lifeforms, and how AI might actually solve global financial parity instead of just cutting corporate costs.
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Social media is flooded with viral videos of humanoid robots, but what happens when the cameras turn off? In this episode, David Savage sits down with Kacper Nowicki, CEO of Nomagic, to uncover the reality of "unhappy robots" gathering dust. We explore the massive gap between online hype and industrial reliability, the invisible labor shortages driving e-commerce, and the real decisions behind automating physical work.
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Why do scaling tech companies wait until the 11th hour to care about governance and compliance?
David Savage sits down with Scrut Automation’s Nick Muy to explore the panic that hits when a major enterprise deal is on the line. They unpack the realities of building trust, why there are no "magic wands" in compliance, and why the narrative that AI will eliminate jobs shows a complete lack of imagination.
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While software moves fast, progress to unlock the power of fusion energy faces the unforgiving laws of physics.
David Savage sits down with Cary Forest, Chief Scientific Officer at Realta Fusion, to explore deep tech's realities. They discuss why nature ignores pitch decks, the tension between massive scientific risk and infinite payoff, and how fusion could eventually provide the clean, 24/7 power needed to sustain the AI revolution.
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AI agents are taking over, but who governs their access?
In this episode, David sits down with Nancy Wang (CTO of 1Password) to explore the evolving "trusted access gap" for machines and agents.
Nancy reveals why 1Password deliberately sacrifices development velocity for confidential computing, how the CTO role has shifted out of the "engine room", and why they’ve completely rewritten engineering interviews.
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How do you manage technology governance for 20,000 volunteers without killing innovation?
Joanne Todd, CIO at St John Ambulance, explains why she embraces a "sandbox" approach to shadow IT instead of shutting it down. We discuss the 150-year-old charity's evolution, the friction in frontline healthcare, and the terrifying reality of AI bias for vulnerable populations. Discover why technology must do the heavy lifting while never replacing human empathy.
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Many companies boast hundreds of AI experiments, but how many actually make it to production?
In this episode, Chris Bridgland from Couchbase reveals the stark reality of "AI readiness". We explore why data quality remains the ultimate bottleneck, the danger of unbounded AI agents, and why testing AI is like designing an airplane. Discover why mastering internal validation—and setting strict guardrails—is the only way to build AI you can trustWhen I've sat down with several customers... we asked them the question. So, you know, how many AI projects are you currently running? And they said, we've got around about 300. [...] So how many are live? They said, right now seven are live... what they're finding is that at some point during that development cycle, these things are coming and biting in the back."
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Quantum computing is no longer a 10-year theoretical pipe dream.
In this episode, QuERA’s Chief Commercial Officer Yuval Boger reveals how technology advances are making quantum accessible, energy-efficient, and commercially viable today. We explore the unexpected synergy between AI and quantum, geopolitical sovereignty, and why CIOs must prepare now for the rapidly closing gap between classical and quantum utility. The time for business to take a quantum leap is getting closer!
Check out the Quantum Readiness report discussed: HERE
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We treat Gen Z as a market to be sold to, not a generation of builders, and when we hire them its to fulfill legacy roles within an organisation.
In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage sits down with three teenage innovators (Heman Bekele, Raya Mardani, and Aarav Sharma) who are actively building cancer treatments and brain-computer interfaces. They discuss the frustration of age bias, the value of project-based education, and why the tech industry must swap legacy expectations for real mentorship.
It's also a lovely look back at our last Web Summit experience, just in time for David to jump on a flight to Vancouver for the next edition of the global event. If you're there, say hello!
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Every company wants AI, but most are getting it wrong by treating it as an isolated IT project.
Frank O'Dea, CEO of Klarus, argues that businesses are suffering from too many "technology-led hammers looking for nails". In this episode, we unpack why deep business expertise must drive AI adoption, the reality of the changing workforce, and why shrinking your field of view is the secret to actual AI ROI.
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In this episode, David Savage sits down with Peter Schramme, CEO of Enhesa, to unpack the complex realities of global Environment, Health, and Safety compliance. They explore how reputational risk has elevated compliance from a back-office burden to a C-suite priority. Peter also explains how AI acts as an accelerator to find signals in the noise, and why treating compliance as a moral duty is a critical strategic advantage.
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In this episode, we sit down with Kam Karaji, Director of Cyber Security and Risk Management for the NFL, to uncover the human decisions behind massive data operations.
Kam reveals the tension between commercial growth and data privacy, explaining why leadership's blind faith in AI is a vulnerability. We explore how he translates complex cyber threats into commercial metrics and why modern security requires looking beyond obvious threats.
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With AI and robotics advancing, why does NASA still spend billions sending humans into space?
David Savage sits down with Dr Jeevan Perera, a 37-year NASA veteran, to explore the invisible decisions shaping space exploration. From implementing risk management on the International Space Station to the reality of the 99% fuel tax, Jeevan reveals the human vulnerabilities of astronauts and why humanity's future on the moon relies entirely on AI.
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When executives asked for AI, Hendrick Automotive Group faced a hard truth: their data was disjointed. Instead of patching broken processes, Dan Beyer and Mark Peskir made the tough call to scrap everything and start over. In this episode, they reveal why you can't have an AI strategy without a data strategy, the hidden costs of poor data governance, and how building a single source of truth is transforming the 50-year-old auto giant.
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Chris McCullough didn’t set out to build a tech company; he just wanted to fix broken A&E scheduling.
In this episode, Chris reveals how he traded emergency medicine for the boardroom, eventually leading Rotageek to a major acquisition. We unpack how handling medical trauma with incomplete information became his ultimate framework for navigating startup "imposter syndrome," building psychological safety, and making logically rigorous decisions under extreme pressure.
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