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Tech Swamp
Hosted by ACT | The App Association · EN
Listen to monthly episodes of Tech Swamp for global tech policy and business headlines, tidbits of tech history, and topical policy deep-dives on legislation and regulation in the U.S., EU, UK, and around the globe!
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The Digital Decade: How SMEs are Powering Europe’s Innovation Potential
Jul 30, 202500:40:04Tap to summarizeHow are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and scaleups driving progress toward the EU’s Digital Decade goals? Hear directly from the startups and businesses behind the wheel as ACT | The App Association’s Maria Goikoetxea moderates a discussion with member company representatives examining how targeted, innovation-friendly policies can help amplify their impact and boost European competitiveness. Representatives of member companies will include Jonas Almeling, Ecosystem Entrepreneur and ACT EU Ambassador, Jason Culloty, CEO of Skillsvista, and Federico Roviglioni, COO of Bufaga. Note on Audio Quality: We experienced some unexpected microphone issues toward the end of the live panel discussion, resulting in lower volume levels, especially during the final few minutes. We recommend checking out the full transcript in our show notes for anything you may have missed. Thanks for tuning in, and we appreciate your patience!
Transcribe →From Policy to Payroll: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work
Jul 2, 202500:27:07Tap to summarizeIn this Deep Dive episode of Tech Swamp, we’re putting the spotlight on artificial intelligence and what it actually looks like in the hands of innovators building the future of work. As the EU launches the world’s first AI law, the UK fine-tunes its light-touch approach, and the U.S. walks away from national guardrails, startups are left navigating a maze of global rules with no clear map. We’re joined by Faizan Alam, founder of member company Remodid, a remote-first platform using AI to make hiring smarter, faster, and more inclusive. From balancing bots and human talent to what founders need from policymakers, this episode unpacks what it means to build responsibly in a moment of global regulatory flux.
Transcribe →Congress Is Moving. Are Small Businesses Being Heard?
May 30, 202500:56:19Tap to summarizeAt the start of the 118th Congress, we held a webinar that mapped the key opportunities and risks for small tech in a new legislative landscape. Now, with Congress actively advancing bills on AI, data privacy, and economic competitiveness, the insights from this discussion are no longer speculative; they’re a playbook. We’re revisiting the policies that are gaining traction, the strategies small businesses can use to stay ahead, and what’s on the table as the session continues to unfold.
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