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Speaking & conversations

Making technology make sense.

Executive conversations, interviews and discussions about technology, people and the way we work.

Karl Nicholson presenting to an audience beside a slide about innovation in technical teams
Presenting on technical innovation to Visma’s entire global executive leadership team in Barcelona. Visma SMB Business Forum, 8 November 2022.

Executive conversations

Emerging technology, in a business context.

As Slack Technology Evangelist, I joined Brunello Cucinelli for a discussion about AI, Web3 and their impact on his business, at the Cucinelli Theatre in Solomeo.

The discussion and Slack chapter →

Executive briefings

A conversation with OVO’s leadership.

I presented to OVO’s executive leadership team at the Salesforce Innovation Centre in London.

Karl Nicholson presenting beside a Salesforce and Slack screen in a boardroom
Presenting to OVO’s executive leadership team at the Salesforce Innovation Centre, Salesforce Tower, London.

“I had the pleasure of working with Karl for more than a year during his time at Slack, and we partnered on a number of media interviews and speaking engagements.”

Sam GraceDirector of Communications EMEA, SalesforceAt the time of the recommendation
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Karl is a fantastic communicator. He combines a deep understanding of the forces reshaping modern working practices with a strong technical understanding that help provide clarity on what an effective platform strategy is today. I had the pleasure of working with Karl for more than a year during his time at Slack, and we partnered on a number of media interviews and speaking engagements. Karl’s ability to connect with people and make complex trends and technologies accessible to all levels of an audience was paricularly impressive. The warmth, enthusiasm and positive mindset he brought were also strong assets. Any business would be lucky to have Karl as part of its team and helping to shape its tech strategy.

Sam and I worked together on media interviews and speaking engagements during my time at Slack.

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Podcasts and conversations.

Longer conversations about the experience behind the work.

Data with Dexter
Published
43 minutes

Data Talent Scout Hall of fame - Karl Nicholson

An interview about my career and experience in technology and innovation.

Listen on Spotify ↗

The Recruitment Doctor Podcast
Published
52 minutes

ReCX Meets Synaptek’s CIO - Karl Nicholson

My non-traditional route into technology leadership, the role of company values and using Slack automation to recognise colleagues’ achievements. Recorded during my time at Synaptek.

Listen on Apple Podcasts ↗

Älyradio · Salesforce podcast
Published

A conversation at Slush

Guest on episode 81 alongside Colin Brown, recorded at Slush. The English-language episode explores startups and the future of hybrid work.

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Intelligence Squared · Video
Published
60 minutes

Is it Time to Abandon the Five-Day Work Week?

An Intelligence Squared discussion organised in partnership with Slack, exploring the shape of the working week. This event formed part of my Technology Evangelist work at Slack.

Watch on YouTube ↗

Enquiries

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For a speaking, panel or interview enquiry, send a little context about your audience, the subject and the format you have in mind.

Discussion themes include emerging technology in executive decisions; integration and automation across teams; and the organisational conditions for technology change. Suitable formats include interviews, panels and facilitated executive discussions.

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