The Tech Talks Daily Podcast

On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we're coming to you live from the bustling show floor of Cisco Live in Las Vegas. Our focus today is on the evolution of technology adoption in the public sector, a field traditionally seen as lagging behind its private counterparts. We're busting myths and challenging stereotypes as we delve into the intriguing world of public services, proving that they are, indeed, keeping pace with the digit...

I sit down with Gabriele Columbro, General Manager of Linux Foundation Europe (LF Europe) and Executive Director of Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS), to dissect the geopolitics of open source and the dynamic growth of LF Europe.

We kick off by understanding why a regional foundation like LF Europe is vital in the ever-evolving global landscape of open source. Gabriele provides fascinating insights into the rapid growth of LF ...

On this episode of Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I am excited to host Ashley Skyrme, a notable figure from Accenture. Ashley plays a pivotal role in shaping Accenture's cloud strategy and has recently been involved in their latest report, “The race to cloud: Reaching the inflection point to long sought value.”

During our engaging conversation, Ashley sheds light on how the cloud market is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Our discours...

Sachin Duggal, the innovative mind behind Builder.ai joins me in a deep dive into the journey of making software creation as easy as ordering a pizza.

Sachin's experience with the arduous process of app development and the frustrations that came with it sparked the inception of Builder.ai. He was determined to create a platform where anyone, regardless of their technical knowledge, could bring their app ideas to life. Builder.ai re...

In this episode of The Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving AdTech and digital programmatic advertising industry with Mark D. Walker, the CEO, Co-founder, and Chairman of Direct Digital Holdings (DDH).

Mark unpacks how DDH, a burgeoning titan in the industry, continues to lead with its innovative technology platform that manages approximately 90,000 clients monthly, generating over 100 billion impressions per m...

Guy Tytunovich is the founder and CEO of CHEQ, a leading security firm specializing in the elimination of bots, fake web traffic, and malicious users. Born from the minds of former members of Israel's elite intelligence Unit 8200, CHEQ is dedicated to shielding over 15,000 companies worldwide from damaging web activities that can significantly impact their bottom lines.

In our conversation, Guy unpacks the startling extent to which...

Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy discusses the surge of investment in the creator economy and its implications in the world of Web3. The creator economy, predicted to hit a whopping $75 billion USD market worth by 2024, is set to revolutionize the traditional commerce sector and the way celebrities and influencers connect with their fans.

Calaxy is a next-generation social marketplace aiming to reinvent the creator-f...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I host Heather Younger, a prominent keynote speaker, author, CEO, and Founder of Employee Fanatix and an all-around amazing human being. At a time when we are hearing about the importance of people in the tech industry and every business, I learned how Heather focuses on empowering leaders to value their people at work. 

Heather shares the significance of active listening, a skill she explores i...

Ben Meyer from Outlier Ventures joins me for a deep dive into the world of Web3, decentralization, and the unique challenges startups face in this arena. Outlier Ventures, renowned for propelling the Web 3 movement, boasts a track record of 25 cohorts, partnerships with multiple layer one protocols, and an impressive $350 million raised for their pre-seed portfolio companies.

Ben delves into Outlier Ventures' mission to foster a de...

Alexander De Ridder, the Co-Founder and CTO of INK joins me on Tech Talks Daily. As the creator of the world's first AI-powered content optimization software, Alexander brings a unique blend of experience from startups to Fortune 100 companies, offering deep insights into the evolving landscape of AI, SEO, marketing, and social media.

Alexander shares the exciting journey behind INK, the revolutionary software leveraging AI to opti...

In today's Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we're coming to you from Latitude 59 in Estonia, hosting an enlightening conversation with the prominent Sten Tamkivi. A stalwart in the tech scene from an early age, Sten established the first digital media agency in Estonia when he was just 18 years old, and played a significant role in Skype's monumental $8.5B sale to Microsoft.

Now, Sten is pushing the boundaries of the tech industry with hi...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I am joining forces with Rainer Sternfeld and Tomosaku Sohara, the powerhouse Managing Partners of NordicNinja. This unique joint venture between Japan and Estonia is at the forefront of cultivating an international, collaborative tech environment, and we can't wait to dig into this fascinating partnership.

Rainer Sternfeld, a seasoned founder turned investor, has spent the last 20 years buildin...

Today, I'm diving into the complex and increasingly important realm of financial crime. To guide us through this labyrinth, I am joined by an industry veteran and dedicated crime fighter, Taavi Tamkivi.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Salv, Taavi Tamkivi brings decades of experience in fraud, revenue assurance, and consumer analytics. Prior to founding Salv, he led the AML, Fraud, and KYC teams at distinguished companies such as Trans...

I'm thrilled to be broadcasting from Latitude 59 in Estonia today, renowned as the cradle of the digital revolution. And the person who'll be joining us today is someone who has played a pivotal role in shaping that revolution – Taavi Kotka.

Taavi Kotka is not just an entrepreneur, but also the first-ever Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Government of Estonia. His innovation and vision were key in shaping e-Estonia, the worl...

Michael Messele is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pillar Project, and also at the helm of Etherspot, revolutionizing cross-chain asset transfers and Web3 user experience. A seasoned campaigner in the FinTech realm, Messele brings his 15+ years of experience to the table, sharing profound insights from his blockchain journey.

Today, Messele outlines the significance of decentralized economies and how it can shape future technologies. Fro...

In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I dive into the fascinating world of blockchain and Web3 with Stefan Colins, Head of Marketing and Community at Venly, a Belgium-based trailblazer in the crypto space.

Amidst a notable decrease in global venture funding, Venly stands out, having successfully secured €21 million in a Series A funding round in April 2022. 

They've since been at the forefront of innovation, providing a seamless ...

Join me in a discussion about the world of remote work with Job van der Voort, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Remote. Join us as we explore the profound impact of remote hiring on modern business paradigms, with insights drawn from the latest research commissioned by Remote.

We begin our journey by scrutinizing the fascinating evolution of Remote, a company that expanded from a dozen to a thousand employees, proving that geogr...

Ever wonder if Estonia’s digital transformation is everything it’s cracked up to be? Wonder no more. I'm about to show you. Embark on a journey through the future with Estonia – a country that has produced the largest number of unicorns per capita in Europe. My guest today is Ott Velsberg, Estonia's Government Chief Data Officer and a driving force behind the country's digital revolution.

From discussions at the Tallinn Digital Nom...

In this next episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Ravi Mayuram, the CTO of Couchbase.

As the technological sphere enters an intense period of competition in artificial intelligence (AI), with key players like Microsoft and Google vying for supremacy, we find ourselves at a critical juncture for AI adoption. Ravi argues that confronting and eliminating inherent bias in AI is now more crucial than ever.

Ra...