The Loop Talking Tech
The Loop Talking Tech
Podcast Description
Talking tech explores current business challenges and opportunities faced by the tech and media businesses and supporting industries. Brought to you by the head of technology at RSM UK, Ben Bilsland, this series features discussions with industry experts who bring practical experience, offering essential knowledge and insights to keep you competitive.
Around the table, discussions will range from taking UK tech global, and the latest media trends to the economic forces behind the need for business transformation.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including the globalization of UK tech, the latest trends in media, and the economic implications of technological advancement. Episodes such as 'Why do we need smart cities?' explore the benefits and challenges of smart urban living, while episodes like 'Does tech matter to the UK economy?' delve into the role of technology in shaping national economic trends and government initiatives.
Talking tech explores current business challenges and opportunities faced by the tech and media businesses and supporting industries. Brought to you by the head of technology at RSM UK, Ben Bilsland, this series features discussions with industry experts who bring practical experience, offering essential knowledge and insights to keep you competitive.
Around the table, discussions will range from taking UK tech global, and the latest media trends to the economic forces behind the need for business transformation.
What’s really driving UK tech as we head into 2026?
AI is changing how we work, global investment is evolving, and the UK tech scene is full of opportunity. Host Ben is joined by RSM’s own David Blacher and Georgie Bole to unpack the findings of RSM’s latest survey of UK tech companies, revealing how industry leaders are feeling about the future. Discover why London continues to shine as Europe’s tech capital, and how the UK’s unique blend of innovation and resilience is attracting investment from both sides of the Atlantic.
The conversation explores the evolving funding landscape, from private equity’s optimism to the government’s latest moves on R&D tax relief, and what it all means for startups and scale-ups alike. But it’s not just about money. Ben, David, and Georgie tackle the talent crunch, the real-world impact of AI on jobs and the urgent need to keep the UK’s tech workforce inspired and engaged.
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📖 Chapters
00:00:00 – 00:01:26 : Highlights of 2025
00:01:27 – 00:03:59: UK tech investment trends
00:03:59 – 00:06:01: Funding and private equity landscape
00:06:01 – 00:09:38: Workforce in tech
00:09:38 – 00:11:34: The impact of AI in 2026
00:11:34 – 00:13:40 : UK tech and US collaboration
00:13:40 – 00:14:08: R&D tax schemes and incentives
00:18:02 – 00:21:26: London's position as a global tech city
00:21:26 – 00:27:56: 2026 tech predications
00:27:56 – 00:29:00: Closing
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