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Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section. Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.
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The speed of technological change continues to race ahead at breakneck speed, but it will never move this slowly again. In 2024, businesses and their employees will be expected to get to grips with AI, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Extended Reality, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Sustainable Tech, Green Computing, Cybersecurity, 5G, Blockchain, Crypto, IoT, Autonomous Everything, Human Augmentation, Data Sovereignty, Privacy, AI ethics and the Digital Transformation of everything. N ...
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2957: Creatio’s Rise to Unicorn: Transforming No-Code Development
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Can we harness the power of Gen AI and no-code technologies without losing control? This is the pressing question we address in today’s episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast. I sit down with Andie Dovgan, the Chief Growth Officer at Creatio, a company that has recently achieved 'unicorn' status with a valuation of $1.2 billion. Creatio, a global …
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2956: Lloyd's Lab Accelerator and Firebreak Risk: A New Era in InsurTech
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we dive into the world of insurance innovation with two visionary leaders: Rosie Denee, Head of Lloyd's Lab Accelerator, and Kate Stillwell, Co-Founder of Firebreak Risk. What role can groundbreaking technology play in tackling one of the most devastating natural disasters of our time? Join us as we explore how …
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S1E44: Singapore’s worsening road culture: What’s behind it and what can be done?
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The tension between drivers and motorcyclists in Singapore is longstanding, ugly and increasingly a fatality risk - but what lies at the root of this strained relationship? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 54 people within t…
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S1E16: Would you be an intern for 2 years?
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Long internships are just one form talent schemes from employers can take. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is getting increasingly complex as the range of options broaden. Employers are also placing increasing focus on grooming talent in a m…
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2955: Mendix and the Future of Low-Code Development
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How can enterprises effectively manage the rapid growth of low-code platforms while balancing innovation and governance? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Ford, Chief Growth Officer at Mendix, to delve into the transformative potential and challenges of low-code development in modern enterprises. As the global low-code platform market is proje…
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S1E126: Managing climate driven migration demands a new paradigm
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Humans can and must cooperate to manage climate-driven mass migration, as a heating planet forces the poor and vulnerable, particularly in the global south, to move in order to survive. Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. The co…
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2954: How Can AI and Digital Transformation Revolutionize Your Personal Brand?
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Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence and digital transformation can elevate your personal brand to new heights? In this episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, I sit down with Vladimer Botsvadze, a globally recognized figure in digital marketing and AI, to explore the secrets behind building a powerful personal brand in today's rapid…
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2953: AI-Powered DeFi: Insights from VirtuSwap’s Founder
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How is technology reshaping our relationship with finance? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we dive into the revolutionary world of decentralized finance with Evgeny Lyandres, Founder of VirtuSwap. VirtuSwap, a decentralized exchange platform, is making waves by providing direct liquidity for smaller-cap assets, offering traders significant cos…
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2952: How BT Group's Incubation Hub Etc. is Revolutionizing Small Business Payments
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In this episode, I sit down with John Gutch, the FinTech Product Director at Etc., the incubation arm of BT Group. Have you ever wondered how small businesses can streamline their payment processes without investing in additional hardware? This episode brings exciting news for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to modernize their payme…
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S1E7: Standard English vs Singlish: Is the lingual tug-of-war over?
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The kind of English we speak in Singapore has long been a discussion point. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Throwback to 1999 when then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong urged Singaporeans to start using standard English instead of Singlish. These days though, we fiercel…
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2951: RWS Group: How AI and Human Synergy is Enhancing Creativity and Efficiency
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Are we truly on the brink of a digital revolution where AI replaces human creativity and intelligence? A year ago, headlines suggested that AI could soon take over jobs, creating poems, art, and essays, and leaving humans redundant. But as we delve deeper, the reality paints a different picture: AI, on its own, lacks the purpose, creativity, and di…
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S1E125: Why babies and toddlers do not need screen time
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Excessive screen time can lead to speech delays, autism-like symptoms in children. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. My 18-month-old loves viewing videos on my phone; why is he not talking? Screen time can help children develop social, creative, communication and …
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2950: Cytora - How AI is Transforming the Insurance Industry
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Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the insurance industry? In today's episode, we sit down with Zaheer Hooda, Head of North America at Cytora, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for the insurance sector. Zaheer brings his extensive experience from McKinsey and his current role at Cytora to shed light on ho…
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2949: Coinbase - Navigating the Future of Crypto and Finance
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What does the future of finance look like, and how is cryptocurrency shaping this landscape? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we delve into these pressing questions with Tom Duff Gordon, the Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase. With a rich background in regulatory policy and government affairs from his tenure at Credit Suisse and…
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S1E31: Who wants to be a public servant? We ask Chan Chun Sing
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The iron rice bowl is still sturdy, but demands on Singapore's public service have changed. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. With 152,000 employees across 16 ministries and more than 40 agencies, the public service is the biggest depart…
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2948: Lessons in Digital Transformation With Shawbrook Bank
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Join me, Neil, on this episode of Tech Talks Daily, where I sit down with Russ Thornton, Chief Technology Officer at Shawbrook Bank. Russ is at the forefront of Shawbrook Bank's ambitious digital transformation journey, leveraging AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation from Pegasystems to revolutionize their operations. Under Russ's leaders…
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2947: Tech-Driven Philanthropy: GreenLight Fund's Role in Social Innovation
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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, join me, Neil, as I sit down with John Simon, Co-founder and Board Chair at GreenLight Fund, and Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures. We delve into how GreenLight Fund is reshaping social innovation across America. Founded on the principles of venture philanthropy, GreenLight Fund identifies and scales pro…
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2946: From Translation to Transformation: How DeepL is Leading the AI Charge
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How is artificial intelligence reshaping the landscape of language translation? Today on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Steve Rotter, Chief Marketing Officer at DeepL, a company that has been at the forefront of AI-powered translation since 2017. With a mission to help businesses and individuals thrive through superior tra…
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S1E110: Looking back at 'pageantry' of Trump Presidency: A ringside view
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Our guest expert offers a striking insider look at what it was like to cover Donald Trump’s presidency, and lessons learnt from it. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Notwithstanding a conviction, and other…
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2945: Tom Conrad's Silicon Valley Story: From Pandora to Zero Longevity and a Lifelong Metabolic Wellbeing
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Hi, are we overlooking the monumental failures in our quest for innovation? Today on Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Tom Conrad, a Silicon Valley veteran with a rich history in shaping how we interact with technology, from Pandora to Snapchat and beyond. Currently leading Zero, Tom brings a unique perspective on the resilience required in tech, div…
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This car-sharing service managed to convince the government to allow them to match private car owners to hirers. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the market for a new vehicle or are tracking transportation trends. Car-sharing causes traffic congestion because the cars are more heavily used; the cars tend to be abused…
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2944: What is a Lakehouse, and Why is it the Next Big Thing in Data?
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Have you ever wondered what the future of data management looks like? In this episode, we dive into the world of data lakehouses with Ori Rafael, the CEO and co-founder of Upsolver. Ori shares his insights on why the lakehouse is poised to be the next big thing in data, and how Upsolver is at the forefront of this revolutionary architecture. A data…
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S1E12: Shazza & Umar Sirhan - Rain In Manhattan (Live)
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Hear home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza's and Umar Sirhan's intimate live studio take of their latest single, Rain In Manhattan. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Watch the special live performance and video podcast versio…
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S1E12: Meet Shazza, the Singaporean singer whose music has the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and PM Wong
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Home-grown singer and songwriter Shazza is the 12th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 12th episode of Music Lab, ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean singer and songwriter Shazza. The past year has been quite eventful…
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2943: LTIMindtree - How Is Digital Transformation Shaping Our Future?
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In this episode, I sit down with Sudhir Chaturvedi, President of LTIMindtree, to delve into the transformative power of digital technologies. From the increasing use of Generative AI and automation to the strategic investments necessary for business resilience and growth, Sudhir offers an in-depth look at the future of various industries. We begin …
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S1E30: Budget 2024: Mid-year check for SMEs in Singapore
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How is the government's $1.3 billion budget working for SMEs so far? We invite them on the show. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper and get ahead in your work life. It is June, the mid-point of 2024. Join Krist Boo and her co-host Timothy Goh on Work Talk to hear how Sin…
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2942: Cisco - How Customer Experience Can Drive Business Innovation
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In this episode, we sit down with Harry Caldwell, the dynamic leader of the CX Americas organization at Cisco. Recorded live at Cisco Live, this conversation uncovers the human side of technology and explores how a focus on customer experience (CX) can drive innovation and business success. Harry Caldwell shares his journey from his early days in N…
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2941: LunarCrush - Is Social Media Data the Key to Crypto Success?
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Joe Vezzani, the visionary co-founder of LunarCrush, a leading social media analytics firm in the crypto space. From his background in finance and advertising to the inception of LunarCrush in 2017, Joe's story is one of innovation, resilience, and foresight. We'll explore how LunarCrush aggr…
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2940: Scaling Success: Strategies for CTOs and VPEs
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Have you ever wondered how to build a work culture that fosters high performance and innovation? In today's episode, we're joined by Francis Lacoste, an expert in engineering leadership coaching. Francis has dedicated his career to helping CTOs and VPs of Engineering at tech startups develop amazing work cultures and high-performing teams. Drawing …
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2939: Confidential Computing: Elevating AI and ML Security in the Cloud
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In a digital age where enterprises are tasked with protecting an extensive network of data, traditional methods of safeguarding sensitive information often fall short. Static, rules-based models for detecting data breaches rely heavily on the quality of training data, leaving gaps in security. How can organizations bolster their defenses against ev…
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2938: How Technology is Empowering the Visually Impaired With Employment Opportunities
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How does an organization transform the lives of individuals living with vision loss? In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Johnson, President & CEO of Lighthouse Central Florida, to uncover the remarkable story behind their mission to empower people who are blind or visually impaired. Since 1976, Lighthouse Central Florida has provided comprehensiv…
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