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A fantastic episode of Talent First speaking to Mandy Andress, CISO for Elastic, about how to create efficient and effective cybersecurity teams - whether this is through leadership, tech tools or strategic recruitment. We also chat about the evolving role of the CISO, what quality leadership looks and sounds like and the myriad benefits of servant leadership to organisations and security teams. Mandy Andress is currently the CISO of Elastic and has a long career focused on information risk and security. Prior to Elastic, Mandy led the information security function at MassMutual and established and built information security programs at TiVo, Evant, and Privada. She worked as a security consultant with Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche, focusing on energy, financial services, and Internet technology clients with global operations. She also founded an information security consulting company with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start up organizations. She is a published author, with her book Surviving Security having two editions and used at multiple universities around the world as the textbook for foundation information security courses. Mandy also tested and reviewed information security products for multiple publications as well as serving as the author for the weekly InfoWorld security column. She has been a sought after expert in the field, speaking at signature security conferences such as BlackHat and Networld+Interop. In addition, she has taught a graduate level Information Risk Management course for UMass Amherst in the College of Information and Computer Sciences. Mandy has a JD from Western New England University, a Master’s in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University, and a B.B.A in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Mandy is a CISSP, CPA, and member of the Texas Bar. 

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Barbara Wittmann, CIO and Founder of Digital Wisdom Collective, an organisation that helps companies to build Human Infrastructure that enables technology adoption, sustain growth, and lets them navigate complexity with wisdom. We talk about how to empower teams to use AI responsibly and confidently, the importance of people in AI adoption and transformation, and about the crucial role of diversity and inclusion. This is really is an episode about putting talent first.About Our Guest:Barbara Wittmann works with leaders and organizations navigating complexity at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human systems. She is the founder and steward of the Digital Wisdom Collective, a practice space exploring digital wisdom as a new business sense in the age of AI.Over the past 25 years, Barbara has worked inside large-scale IT, digital, and transformation initiatives across industries, often where complexity had outpaced existing leadership models. Her work focuses on judgment, collective intelligence, and the human and wayfinding infrastructure that allow organizations to stay oriented and coherent as change accelerates.She writes and speaks regularly about leadership, future skills, and navigating transformation without losing orientation.Links:www.digitalwisdom.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann/https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwisdomcollective/ https://digitalwisdomcollective.substack.comRegister for the waitlist on the Digital Wisdom Collective.

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Jody Warren, Co Founder of Gentia AI. And what a great product AND story this is. For too long, identifying where work actually hurts people has meant reactive processes, manual admin, and guesswork. Gentia doesn’t just record risk, it makes the invisible visible. By analysing organisational systems, policies, leadership practices and data together, Gentia builds a live, operational “risk architecture” people can act on immediately.We talk how to build an AI tool from scratch, and how to balance the human with the synthetic.About Our Guest:Jody is the Co-Founder of Gentia and a long-time advocate for workplaces that help people thrive - not burn out. She believes work should leave people better off, not depleted, and has built her career around designing systems that make that possible.Before Gentia, Jody co-founded Australia’s largest corporate childcare group, driven by a mission to help more women return to the workforce. Running that business revealed a powerful truth: how people experience work shapes how they show up everywhere else. That insight led her into psychosocial risk, leadership development, and organisational design - helping companies build performance without sacrificing people.Today, through Gentia, Jody is turning years of consulting expertise into intelligent systems that help organisations adopt AI, execute strategy, and grow - without breaking their people.

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I am joined by Karen Higgins-Carter, Chief Information and Digital Officer and independent director and board member. We discuss AI adoption and adaptive change in organizations, exploring a framework for boards, focusing on the top of the pyramid: business model change, rather than only on personal productivity or operational efficiency. Karen offers advice on how leaders can navigate the continuous organizational change brought by AI, which she describes as "adaptive change,". Finally, we talk about the necessity of hiring for potential and fostering a learning culture to manage the evolution of the workforce, especially as AI disrupts the org chart.About Our Guest:Karen Higgins-Carter is a technology executive and independent director who designs and implements innovation, technology, and AI strategies for long-established, global companies. She has led and advised organizations across public, private, and family-owned environments, navigating different governance models, decision-making norms, and cultural expectations in both collectivist and individualistic contexts. Her work blends technology leadership with deep expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise risk management, helping regulated organizations pursue responsible innovation while protecting trust, resilience, and long-term value.

BONUS EPISODE - In this week's episode of Talent First, it's just me! My first ever solo episode in 3 years of hosting this show. And this week, I am talking all things language - from resumes, to executive LinkedIn branding, and from job ads to feedback, there's advice and examples for everyone looking to hire and be hired in technology and cybersecurity. LISTEN OUT for the special offer courtesy of Edmondson Group Talent Access and their executive coaching programs!About me!: I am Managing Partner at Edmondson Group Talent Access, a specialist technology and cybersecurity search firm with presence in the US, UK, APAC. After almost 20 years of teaching English, I have used these talents to create tailored executive coaching programs for those looking to enter the tech C Suite or secure their first board position.

SEASON FIVE: In this week’s episode I chat to Amy Patel, VP of Product Innovation at McKesson about AI transformation, tools, and leading effectively amidst change. We delve into her career experiences, and her involvement with the Girls Empowerment Network. Amy shares her insights on leadership in times of disruption, emphasizing the need for a learning stack mindset, upskilling, and adopting new interview techniques like scenario-based questions to assess adaptability and learning velocity over years of experience. She also offers advice for companies undergoing AI transformation, such as starting with problem definition, building governance and education early on, and investing in data readiness. Amy stresses the importance of the "human in the loop" when it comes to AI, especially in high-risk environments like healthcare.About Our Guest: Amy Patel is a product innovation leader with deep experience building and scaling technology across healthcare and life sciences. With a foundation in Biomedical Engineering, she has led international teams and driven digital and AI transformations at IBM, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cencora, and now McKesson.A former entrepreneur who founded and sold her own event‑planning company, Amy has also guided multiple early‑stage startups as Head of Product, launching AI‑powered features, marketplaces, and new product lines.A mom of three and proud Austin resident, she’s passionate about people‑first leadership, simplifying complex problems, and helping teams turn big, ambiguous ideas into products that make meaningful impact.

SEASON FIVE: This week, I chat to Kevin Shields, Co Founder of Crafting Tomorrow about a topic that has been the main focus of this season of Talent First and that is parenting in the AI age. We discuss the different eras of AI - ANI, AGI and ASI (and whether the latter will happen) as well as what the average person needs to know now. We also talk about the different apps available to kids, and why they are a threat, the effect chatbots are having on human relationships, including adult relationships and the solutions that companies like Crafting Tomorrow offer parents and teachers.About our guest: Kevin Shields is a parent, educator-ally, and founder of Crafting Tomorrow, where he helps families and schools build digital confidence in an age of rapid AI change. He works at the intersection of technology, emotional wellbeing, and education while translating complex digital trends into practical guidance for parents.He’s also the author of Little Clicks, Big Feelings, a children’s book series that helps kids and families make sense of their emotions in a tech-shaped world.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-d-shields/https://www.crafting-tomorrow.eu/Link to the Alan Turing research mentioned in the episode:https://www.turing.ac.uk/news/publications/childrens-manifesto-future-ai

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Tara Steele, Founder of The Safe AI for Children Alliance. We talk about a range of sensitive topics - from AI companions and grief bots, to the state of education around AI and the hidden impacts this iteration of technology will have on children if safeguards are not put in place.About Our Guest:Tara Steele is Director of The Safe AI for Children Alliance, an organisation dedicated to reducing AI risks to children while helping society prepare for increasingly advanced AI systems. Tara is a Council Member of The International Association for Safe and Ethical AI, a Strategy Panel member for AI in Education, and was recognised as one of the 2025 Leading Women in AI by ASU+GSV. She has a career background as an Intelligence Officer in UK criminal law enforcement and has spoken in UK Parliament on AI risks. She holds multiple certifications in AI governance, ethics and safety and a First-Class law degree.Tara aims to bridge the gap between AI ethics, governance, and long-term AI safety, and believes that protecting children today also plays a vital role in shaping a safer AI future for everyone.https://www.safeaiforchildren.org/non-negotiables-campaign/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-steele/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-safe-ai-for-children-alliance/

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode, I chat to Emma Derbi and Rachael Medhurst, the Founders of Positive Cyber Solutions. We chat compliance, security (and how they are not one and the same) and what businesses of all sizes need to do to be secure. We also talk about where companies are getting lost when it comes to compliance and how AI is confusing the landscape.About our guests:Rachael Medhurst is the Co-Founder of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd, bringing over a decade of combined industry and academic experience in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, and Governance. She specialises in helping organisations strengthen their security posture through regulatory compliance and the adoption of best practice frameworks. Currently she is pursuing a PhD in Incident Response, where her research and professional work focus on developing governance frameworks that enhance cyber resilience and ensure operational integrity. Her work bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation, ensuring that resilience is embedded within organisational practices rather than treated as an afterthought. Emma Derbi is the Co-Founder and Director of Positive Cyber Solutions Ltd, a UK-based consultancy specialising in governance, risk, and compliance. With a strong background in cybersecurity education and assurance frameworks, Emma works with organisations to build practical, evidence-driven governance systems that align with IASME, ISO 27001, and emerging AI compliance standards. Her work bridges the gap between regulation and real-world implementation, helping small and medium-sized businesses strengthen accountability and transparency in an evolving digital landscape. Passionate about developing a culture of responsible innovation, Emma brings a forward-thinking perspective on how governance must adapt to the ethical and operational challenges introduced by artificial intelligence.

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Anna Sarjantson, Founder of Screen-Safe about the impact that social media and AI is having on our young people, and how we as parents, teachers and adults need to 'normalize the awkward' and have those conversations about online behaviour that are so necessary today. We also talk about her services for parents and schools, as well as about the things parents might not realise about platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.About our guest: Founder of Screen-Safe: Online Safety Expert: Mum of two teens: CEOP Education Ambassador: Governor at a High School in Leeds.Anna is dedicated to helping parents, carers, schools, and professionals keep children safer in the digital world. As a parent herself and with a passion for children’s mental wellbeing, Anna equips families and schools with the tools and confidence they need to navigate the fast-changing online landscape and that starts with knowledge. Supporting Schools to Strengthen Safeguarding & Pupil WellbeingKeeping up with the ever-changing digital world can feel impossible. Schools are being asked to do more than ever — upskill staff, educate parents, and protect pupils — often without enough time, resources or knowledge.At Screen-Safe, we support schools to deliver the highest standards of online safeguarding and digital education, while maximising parent engagement and reducing the pressure on staff.Whether you're raising or working with, toddlers or teens, this is your calm, judgement-free space to get informed, feel confident, and have the conversations that matter.screen-safe.co.ukinstagram.com/screensafeglobalfacebook.com/screensafegloballinkedin.com/in/annasarjantsohttp://www.youtube.com/@screensafeglobal

SEASON FIVE: This week, I welcome back the wonderful Wendy Goucher, Cyber Consultant at Arcanum and author of the Nettie in Cyberland series for children, and the Canon Doyle stories for our older relatives. We chat about just how much the tech landscape has changed in the past three years since her first appearance, and how we can continue to protect our families in these increasingly complex digital times.About our guest:Wendy Goucher is a Cyber Security Consultant at Arcanum Cyber where she gets to work in teams with some brilliant folks. She specialises in risk and assurance because her perspective primarily is business focused.She has also written textbooks and cyber safety books for both lower and upper primary school age and also short cyber safety stories for the retired. These same skills also help her to design policies, although they generally have fewer pictures.Wendy is proud to be a Chartered Fellow of the BCS, and on the committees of BCS Women, ISSG and DiversIT and is hugely honoured to be part of the BCS Council and the BCS Community Board, and also on the CIISec Inclusion by Design Steering Group. All of which means that she has to roll up her sleeves and work for people outside as well as inside work.Nettie in Cyberland - https://amzn.eu/d/dtIAKrPNettie in Cyberland Book Two - https://amzn.eu/d/4xtIYZ6Take Care How You Share - book 3 - https://amzn.eu/d/22FvLuXCanon Doyle's Collaboration with a Vampire - Canon Doyle Book 1 https://amzn.eu/d/4Wg5dPB 

SEASON FIVE - In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to Ben Tasker, Senior AI Learning Strategist for National Grid. After all the news about AI generated layoffs, I wanted to learn more about how tech professionals can prepare and not panic when it comes to this iteration of tech. We talk about upskilling, reskilling (and how to find the time), as well as how to hire for skills not traditional pathways. Ben also describes just how agentic AI will effect the org chart.About Our Guest:Ben Tasker is a recognized leader in AI education, workforce transformation, and responsible AI adoption. He currently leads a Data & AI Academy focused on upskilling and reskilling 36,000 employees in the public utility sector, ensuring the workforce is AI-ready for the future. He also serves as a Technical Advisor for uCertify, a global leader in workforce certification and reskilling.Previously, Ben was the Dean of AI at Southern New Hampshire University, where he spearheaded Applied AI programs and pioneered a skills institute focused on workforce AI + Human upskilling and reskilling. He also teaches as a part-time faculty member at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, one of the world’s top universities for AI education.

SEASON FIVE: *Sensitive subject matter*. In this week's episode of Talent First, I welcome back one of my favourite guests to the show, Nadja El Fertasi, Founder of Thrive with EQ who talks to me about her most recent offshoot of this venture, Shield with EQ. Nadja's mission is to empower individuals and families to build their personal Emotional Firewalls against scams, deepfakes, and online manipulation. We talk about a sensitive topic, but one that we all need to be aware of, and that is sextortion and how it is impacting our young people. About our guest:Internationally recognized thought leader shaping the intersection of emotional intelligence (EQ), AI, and cultural resilience. Leverages nearly two decades of leadership experience from NATO, successfully heading high-stakes digital transformation initiatives in complex, multicultural environments.Pioneered the groundbreaking ‘Emotional Firewalls’ framework, a human-centered approach to building organizational resilience against sophisticated social engineering threats and digital disruption. This methodology embeds EQ into a company's cultural DNA to foster psychological safety and enhance threat detection at the human level.As the founder of the Thrive with EQ AI-cademy, I now develop and scale AI-powered toolkits and applications designed to up-skill leaders and their teams. My work equips organizations to build resilient cultures of trust, proving that EQ is the most critical human anchor in the disruptive age of artificial intelligence.

SEASON FIVE: This week sees the return of the wonderful Lisa Ventura who talks to me about her new venture the AI and Cyber Security Association whose mission is to secure the future of AI and defend the future of security by supporting companies with training, policy and governance and risk mitigation around the use of AI integration.We chat about her career to date, the features and benefits of working with AICSA, the biggest risks being faced at the moment and who is really responsible for AI in the workplace.Don't miss Lisa's previous episode on cybersecurity, neurodiversity and menopause!About our guest:Lisa Ventura MBE is an award-winning cyber security specialist, published writer/author, journalist and keynote speaker. She is the Founder of Cyber Security Unity, a global community organisation that is dedicated to bringing individuals and organisations together who actively work in cyber security to help combat the growing cyber threat and Neuro Unity, a non-profit that champions and promotes neuroinclusion for all. As a consultant Lisa also provides cyber security awareness and culture change training, along with neurodiversity in the workplace training, and works with cyber security leadership teams to help them collaborate more effectively. She has specialist knowledge in diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion (DEIB), neurodiversity, the human factors of cyber security, cyber psychology, neurodiversity and AI in cyber. More information about Lisa can be found on 

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode, I chat to Christopher Carter, Chairman and CEO at Approyo and four time best-selling author. We talk all things SAP migration, the security risks and how Approyo helps mitigate them through their range of services, and what really makes for successful change management.About Our Guest:Since 2011, Carter's worked with companies in over 55+ different industries. His advice has been featured on Inc., Forbes, ASUG.com, Tech Target, Entrepreneur, CRN, and many others around the world.Some other personal highlights include:✓ Founder of one of the “Best Sap companies to work with” Philippe Chaudron KPMG✓ Named as "One of America's Top 10 Industry Influencers" - MirrorReview✓ Go-To contributor for Newsmax-TV for Technology✓ A four-time best-selling Amazon author, “The #1 Book series “Mastering SAP." ✓ ACQ Award winner for SAP servicesServices include SAP, Cloud AI, Security, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Technology.You can follow him on LinkedIn, X (@Ccarter1969 or @Approyo )www.Approyo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-carter-885159/Books:Mastering SAP: A Comprehensive GuideMastering SAP: The Power of AI with SAPMastering SAP: The Power of Cloud with SAP

SEASON FIVE: In this week's episode of Talent First, I chat to parenting expert Sue Atkins about something that is becoming of increasing concern to parents globally - children and technology. When is the right time to give your child a smartphone? What should schools be doing and what support do they need? Is the UK government doing all it can to tackle online safety and security? For parents, teachers and security people - this is one not to miss.About Our Guest:Sue Atkins is an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker, Freelance Writer & Columnist and Author of the Amazon best-selling books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & “Raising Happy Children for Dummies" one in the famous black and yellow series as well as author of the highly acclaimed “Navigating the Digital Jungle: Scripts to Start Family Tech Conversations About Smartphones, AI, Online Safety, and Other Essential Topics” and the Parenting Made Easy resources. She regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show ‘This Morning,’ Good Morning Britain, ‘Jeremy Vine on 5’, The Vanessa Feltz Show & is the parenting expert for numerous BBC Radio Stations around the UK.Her highly acclaimed ‘Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover your Confidence Superpower’ gives children the gift of self-esteem and empowers them to become creative, innovative, independent, resourceful, resilient & confident in their own abilities to try new things & able to bounce back after setbacks. She has created The Sue Atkins ‘Toddler Roadmap,’ which is bursting with over 40 Quick Win Videos, Audios and eModules. around raising happy confident, resilient toddlers. It is bursting with exclusive content for parents around toddler tantrums, picky eating, potty training, bedtimes & sleep, and covers the ‘Why’ and ‘No’ Stages and much, much more and is bursting with fresh ideas, tried and tested strategies and lots of practical tips to raise toddlers with strong self-esteem and good mental health – not damaged by living through a pandemic. Sue produces ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ a free weekly podcast which is bursting with Sue’s practical ideas, techniques, and down to earth strategies for raising happy, confident, resilient children with strong self-esteem. Sue has also created the ‘Parentverse’ her exclusive platform for her podcast interviews with global Experts from around the world in her ‘Sue in Conversation With …’ series. Sue is the host of ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends’ a podcast where tech meets family life, and she is also the global spokesperson for World Digital Detox Day. https://navigatingthedigitaljungle.com/home/ Her latest book is ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle: Scripts to Start Family Tech Conversations About Smartphones, AI, Online Safety, and Other Essential Topics’ is now available to download. Sue offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, resilient children and helps parents create happy childhoods, free from finger pointing or judgement.Websites: www.thesueatkins.comwww.navigatingthedigitaljungle.comSue on Twitter @sueatkinsSue on InstagramSue on TikTok Sue on Facebook: Sue Atkins The Parenting ExpertSue on LinkedIn: Sue AtkinsSue on Pinterest: Sue Atkins Parenting ExpertSue on YouTube: Sue Atkins Parenting Expert 

SEASON FIVE: In this weeks episode, I chat to Diana Kelley, CISO at Noma about a range of issues around AI integration, policy and governance and about what she is seeing when it comes to the impact of generative AI on recruitment and hiring. We also talk about the CISO role - is it becoming totally unmanageable and will we see a rise in the Deputy CISO position - or will CISOs need to become HR managers for AI Agents?About Our Guest:Diana Kelley is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Noma Security. She also serves on the boards of WiCyS, The Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), InfoSec World, CyberFuture Foundation, TechTarget Security Editorial, and DevNet AI/ML. Diana was CISO at Protect AI, Cybersecurity CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), a Manager at KPMG, CTO and co-founder of SecurityCurve, and Chief vCISO at SaltCybersecurity.Her extensive volunteer work has included serving on the ACM Ethics & Plagiarism Committee, Cybersecurity Committee Advisor at CompTIA, CTO and Board Member at Sightline Security, Advisory Board Chair at WOPLLI Technologies, Advisory Council member Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics, Bridgewater State University, and RSAC US Program Committee.She is a sought-after keynote speaker, the host of BrightTALK’s The (Security) Balancing Act, co-author of the books Practical Cybersecurity Architecture and Cryptographic Libraries for Developers, instructor for the LinkedIn Learning classes Security in AI and ML and Introduction to MLSecOps, has been a lecturer at Boston College's Masters program in cybersecurity, one of AuditBoard's Top 25 Resilient CISOs in 2024, a 2023 Global Cyber Security Hall of Fame Inductee, the EWF 2020 Executive of the Year and EWF Conference Chair 2021-Present, an SCMedia Power Player, and one of Cybersecurity Ventures 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.

SEASON FIVE - In this episode I’m joined by Joe Wells, a passionate and driven voice in cybersecurity who is determined to make the online world safer for children. Together, we explore Cyberherd, his inspiring initiative designed to guide parents, educators, and communities in protecting young people as they grow up in an increasingly connected world.Our conversation covers practical strategies for parents — including those with little technical knowledge — to engage their children in meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about online safety. We discuss the critical role of teachers and schools in reinforcing these messages, and examine the broader horizon: the opportunities and risks of AI, deepfakes, and a post-truth digital era.We also address the issue of accessibility and equity in cyber-safety resources, ensuring that no family or child is left behind. Finally, Joe shares what lies ahead for Cyberherd, and how you can connect with and support his work.This is an episode for anyone who believes the digital future should be safe, fair, and empowering for every child.Abour Our Guest:I’m Joe Wells, a first-class cyber security graduate, public speaker, and advocate for inclusive, human-centred digital safety.Over the last 800+ days, I’ve committed to learning cybersecurity every single day, building skills across blue team, red team, and digital resilience. My mission is to make online safety accessible, engaging, and empowering, especially for children, students, and underserved communities.I’m currently building CyberHerd - THE gamified learning platform that teaches children how to navigate the internet with confidence, curiosity, and kindness. Alongside this, I run MVP, a student cyber cluster based in Wales, where I support university students with CTFs, talks, and career development.My journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve overcome disability, homelessness, and exclusion, and those experiences now fuel everything I do. I believe digital safety should be built with empathy, not just encryption.

SEASON FIVE: This episode, I chat to Aska Kuwabara, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Axartoys.ai and Founder of Getitdonewith.AI.We chat about her amazing new AI powered soft toy, MAXI, that aims to educate children not just around the use of AI but in traditional academic subjects too - no screen, just fun. We talk about her journey as a tech entrepreneur, what MAXI can do as well as the parental controls and guardrails that have to be put in place when it comes to EdTech. We also talk about the UAE, its approach to AI education and the pros and cons.About Our Guest:Aska is a product builder, founder, and someone who’s constantly figuring things out on the go.With 20+ years of experience across product management, corporate strategy, and digital transformation, she has worked in industries such as finance, e-commerce, telecom, and now AI. She has led teams, shipped products, and driven change across Japan, Singapore, France, India, and the UAE - often as the only woman, the only Japanese, or the only one asking “why are we doing it this way?”Aska is Co-Founder of AxarToys.ai as well as Founder of GetItDoneWith.ai, a platform for non-techies to learn how to actually use AI - without the hype. MeetMAXI.ai – Pre-order and stay informed about MAXI’s progress. MAXI’s Kickstarter Preview PageGetItDoneWith.AI – For non-technical individuals and companies looking to grasp AI fundamentals without the overwhelm.The Silicon Tree – A founder-built local guide to startup growth — covering events, accelerators, and insider reports in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

SEASON FIVE: In this episode of Talent First, I chat to Dr Elena Zehndorfer, academic, researcher and editor-in-chief at Blackheath Publishing. We cover a range of topics that will be of particular interest to parents of teenagers who are navigating the digital world. We discuss the issues of deepfake tech, how to parent in this post-truth era, and why our teens are susceptible targets for cyber criminals.About Our Guest:Dr. Elesa Zehndorfer is a Managing Partner at Austrian consulting firm Lakeside Partners GmbH, a Senior Advisor to the Paddy Ashdown Research Forum, an eMBA lecturer and Research Officer for British Mensa. An award-winning writer, she has authored six non-fiction books for global publisher Taylor & Francis, and one novel (political thriller Upload) for Blackheath Publishing. Most recently, her political book Post Truth Politics: A Brave New World was released in February of this year. She earned her PhD from Loughborough University in 2006. LINKS:Website: www.elesazehndorfer.comTEDx YouTube video: https://youtu.be/2OOtS8QnBMM?si=TaC6HmVkHehRp50M LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elesazehndorfer001Latest book: Post-Truth Politics: A Brave New World? - 1st Edition - Elesa Zehndorf