Episodios

  • S3 Ep54: Empowering Startups for Climate Action with Elliot Coad, Founder of Ecologi
    Jul 25 2024
    In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Elliot Coad, Founder and former CEO of Ecologi. As an all-in-one climate platform that aims to help SMBs reduce their carbon footprint and to fund climate projects, Ecologi’s projects range from reforestation in Brazil and providing fuel-efficient cooking stoves in Uganda to installing solar panels in Morocco and producing biochar from waste in Wales.

    Tune into this episode now to hear Elliot discuss the telltale signs of greenwashing, how companies can be held accountable for delivering on their sustainability promises, and the importance of humanising B2B marketing in order to engage audiences and scale businesses in the climate action space.
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    38 m
  • S3 Ep53: Optimizing Urban Transportation with Mobility as a Service with Guillermo Campoamor, Founder & CEO of Meep
    Jul 18 2024
    In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, hosts Paul David and Maya Dharampal-Hornby are joined by Guillermo Campoamor, Founder & CEO of Meep.

    Meep provides companies and cities with the data and intelligence tools they need to achieve more efficient, sustainable trips for everyone. Within the app, Meep offers multimodal route planning, visualisations of transportation options, and connection with a single, centralized payment system in order to facilitate seamless and accessible travel.

    Tune into this episode now to hear Guillermo outline the future of urban transformation, the importance of user experience (both physically and digitally), and why cities must invest in transport infrastructure.
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    42 m
  • S3 Ep52: The Future of Flexible & Diverse Workplaces in Tech with Molly Johnson-Jones, Co-Founder & CEO of Flexa
    Jul 11 2024
    In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, hosts Paul David and Maya Dharampal-Hornby are joined by Molly Johnson-Jones—CEO and co-founder of tech start-up, Flexa.

    Flexa is revolutionizing the way we work by helping flexible employers get discovered and boost their employer value proposition (EVP) and employer brand. Molly co-founded Flexa to pave the way for more inclusive and accessible work conditions having been herself fired from a role at an investment bank after asking for flexible work options to manage autoimmune symptoms.

    Tune into this episode now to hear Molly explain how return to office policies are detrimental to companies' DEI efforts, and how Flexa harnesses AI to counter these mandates.
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    40 m
  • S3 Ep51: Improving Patient Outcomes through AI & NLP with Dipanwita Das, Co-Founder & CEO of Sorcero
    Jul 4 2024
    In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Dipanwita Das—CEO and co-founder of tech start-up, Sorcero.

    Sorcero is revolutionizing the world by utilizing AI to analyze and transform complex medical data into actionable insights. The model also uses natural language processing to help with this, and Sorcero has been awarded the #1 Small and Mighty Company in the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 list.

    As well as leading Sorcero into award-winning status, Dipanwita has also been named a 40 Under 40 honoree in 2024. Tune in now to find out more about how Dipanwita has managed these incredible wins.
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    38 m
  • S3 Ep50: Insurtech That Prevents Caregiver Burnout with Antonio Ribeiro, Founder & CEO of Yurtle
    Jun 27 2024
    In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, our guest is Antonio Ribeiro, CEO and founder of Yurtle, the world’s first insurtech company and care management platform for employees balancing work and unpaid caregiving for a loved one.

    According to the 2021 UK Census, there were 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK, or 9% of the population. 2.5 million of them are in full-time employment.

    In this eye-opening and passionate conversation, host Paul David and Antonio discuss the intersection of insurtech and caregiver burnout, highlighting the challenges faced by caregivers in the workplace and the potential for insurtech to provide support.

    Tune in now to learn more!
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    45 m
  • S3 Ep49: Why We Need More Trauma-Informed Tech with Devon Geary
    Jun 20 2024
    This week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us sees Paul speaking to Devon Geary, a senior project manager of a membership organization, to discuss trauma-informed tech, what it is, and why we need to consider it.

    Devon moved to the UK on a Tech Nation visa and worked here for three years at Birmingham Tech Week. She is an expert in trauma-informed tech and theatre practice, and talks to us about how trauma can affect the workplace and the support available.

    In this episode, Paul and Devon go through exactly what trauma-informed tech is and how it can be used to help organizations, as well as Devon’s experiences in the tech industry. Dial in to find out more!
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    34 m
  • S3 Ep48: Tech for Worker Empowerment with Nat Whalley, Co-Founder & CEO of Organise
    Jun 13 2024
    On this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David welcomes Nat Whalley, co-founder and CEO of Organise, a startup that empowers workers to shape the future of work in the UK and US.

    Before founding Organise, Nat worked for grassroots organisations like 38 Degrees and Avaaz and led digital strategies at Save the Children. In March 2024, she was named one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise.

    In this illuminating conversation, Nat discusses the role of technology in promoting pro-worker outcomes in the gig economy and the importance of worker input in developing and deploying AI algorithms.

    Paul and Nat also discuss the challenges of addressing workplace harassment and bullying, and the role of anonymous reporting tools in enabling workers to speak out without fear of retribution.

    Listen now to find out more!
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    34 m
  • S3 Ep47: The Future of Climate Tech with Anastasia Pavlovic, CEO of Eion
    Jun 6 2024
    In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Anastasia Pavlovic—CEO of climate tech company, Eion.

    After completing her studies in electrical engineering and biosystems, Anastasia started a career in agriculture and climate, becoming a woman in STEM. Since stepping into the role as CEO, Eion has been named one of TIME’s top Greentech businesses in 2024.

    Eion uses Olivine—a silicate rock—to replace the lime farmers usually use. This rock balances soil pH while removing CO2 from the atmosphere in the agricultural heartlands of the USA.

    As well as this, Anastasia touches upon her experiences as a woman in STEM, as well as how she juggles being a new mother with her demanding role as CEO in a male-dominated industry. Tune in now to find out more!
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    29 m