Tech Talks Daily
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.
Episodes
What happens when AI moves from a standalone tool to a teammate that works inside the flow of your organization?
In this episode, I'm joined by Mick Hodgins, General Manager for EMEA at Notion, to explore how the idea of a connected AI workspace is reshaping the way teams collaborate, make decisions, and measure productivity. With a career that includes more than a decade at Google ...
What if the biggest transformation in hospitality isn't happening in the dining room, but in the kitchen you never see?
In this episode, I'm joined by James Pool, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Middleby, a company quietly powering more than a hundred brands across commercial foodservice and food processing. With more than three decades spent accelerating how food is cook...
In this episode, I'm joined by Ansel Stein, Vice President of Operations at Crisis24, and the leader behind AiiA powered by Palantir, an intelligence platform built to help executives cut through noise and make better calls in uncertain conditions.
Ansel's background spans more than two decades across analysis, diplomacy, and high-stakes advisory work, including s...
How did a routine request from the FBI turn into a decade-long legal battle that helped reshape modern privacy law and ultimately inspire a new kind of mobile network?
In this episode, I sit down with Nicholas Merrill, founder of Phreeli and one of the most influential yet often under-recognized figures in the fight for digital rights. Long before privacy became a mainstream talking...
How do you prepare an entire generation for a world where AI is already shaping how we work, create, and solve problems?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Dr. Tara Nattrass, Chief Innovation Strategist for Education at Lenovo, for a grounded and thoughtful conversation about what responsible AI integration really looks like in K–12 classrooms.
Tara brings more than 25 years of experience inside school districts, in...
What happens when nearly half of organizations admit they have no AI-specific security controls, yet AI-driven data leaks are accelerating at the same time?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I spoke with Aayush Choudhry, CEO and co-founder of Scrut Automation, about what he sees as a blind spot in the cybersecurity industry. While much of the market continues to...
How do you build enterprise software for the companies that keep the world turning, while also building a leadership culture where people can actually thrive?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I spoke with Kerrie Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer and SVP at Epicor, about her journey from studying literature to helping shape cloud ERP strategy at a global software ...
Why do so many of us feel busy all day, yet struggle to point to the meaningful work we actually completed?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tomás Dostal Freire, CIO of Miro, to unpack a challenge that quietly drains modern organizations. Tomás brings experience from companies like Google, Netflix, and Booking.com, and now leads both IT and busi...
How do you protect millions in revenue during your busiest hour of the year when your entire business depends on digital performance?
At Perform 2026, I caught up with Alex Hibbitt, Engineering Director responsible for the customer platform at Storio Group, to unpack what happens when observability moves from an engineering afterthought to a board-level priority. S...
Have you ever wondered why "compliance" still gets treated like a slow, spreadsheet-heavy chore, even though the rest of the business is moving at machine speed?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Matt Hillary, Chief Information Security Officer at Drata, to talk about what actually changes when AI and automation land in the middle of governance, ...
Can designing for human error become the strongest cybersecurity strategy in an AI-accelerated world?
In this episode, I sit down with Yaz Bekkar, Principal Consulting Architect for Barracuda XDR and a member of the company's Office of the CTO, to explore why the speed introduced by AI is changing the risk equation for every organization. As automation allows teams to move faster, i...
At Davos this year, some of the biggest names in tech sent a clear signal. AI is no longer a novelty. It is no longer a proof-of-concept exercise. As Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind suggested, AI will shape more meaningful work. And Satya Nadella of Microsoft was even more direct. AI only matters if it improves real outcomes for people.
So what does that look like inside the enterprise?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm jo...
In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Briggs, CTO at Deloitte, for a straight-talking conversation about why so many organizations get stuck in what he calls "pilot purgatory," and what it takes to move from impressive demos to measurable outcomes.
Bill has spent nearly three decades helping leaders translate the "what" of new technology into the "so what," a...
Perform 2026 felt like a turning point for Dynatrace, and when Steve Tack joined me for his fourth appearance on the show, it was clear this was not business as usual.
We began with a little Perform nostalgia, from Dave Anderson's unforgettable "Full Stack Baby" moment to the debut of AI Rick on the keynote stage. But the humor quickly gave way to substance. Becau...
What happens when the noise around AI starts to drown out the actual business value it is meant to deliver?
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Adam Field, Chief AI and Product Officer at Tungsten Automation, fresh from the conversations unfolding at Davos.
While headlines continue to celebrate agentic AI and swe...
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