Recent articles, interviews and presentations
David is a regular presenter on the future of work, emerging trends in skills and technology.
His recent book “Don’t Worry About the Robots: how to survive and thrive in the new world of work” was co-authored with Dr Jo Cribb and published in June 2024.
“Some of the best advice I’ve read” The Listener
“This book will disrupt everything you think you know about work. Read it.” Dr Michele Dickinson aka Nanogirl
“Go out and grab a copy of this book if you, your staff or your board are still considering the impact of technological transformation and new business models.” Francis Valintine, Tech Futures Lab
“AI, robots and the workplace"
Interview with National Business Review, June 2024 Click here to listen
“Things to know about being a Director of SMEs and NFPs"
Board Matters podcast interview, November 2023 Click here to listen
“Why you need to create your own advisory board"
Article by Divina Paredes, August 2021 Click here to read
"The role of Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Education"
Techweek, July 2020
- Panel with Emma Naji (AI Forum), Andrew Churches (Kristin School) Click here to listen
- Panel with Veronica Liesaputra (Otago University), Duance Grace (ED Systems), Andrew Churches Click here to listen
“EdTech: a fast-growing business sector”
APAC CIO Outlook Magazine, December 2019 Click here to read
“Reinventing education for a tech future and addressing inequality”
Techweek 24 May, 2019
Panel with Vanessa Soresenon (Microsoft), Senthil Perumanl (Youth Hub), Mahsa Mohaghegh (AUT), Andrew McPherson (Industry Connect) Click here to listen
“How can we personalise learning to meet diverse needs?”
Christchurch Future of Learning conference, October 2019
Panel with Shailan Patel (MYOB), Margaret Pickering (Stickmen Media) Click here to listen
“Learning a living: must have skills for surviving in the new work environment"
Christchurch Future of Learning conference, October 2019 Click here to download presentation slides
"The robots are definitely coming but you might not need to be afraid"
The Spinoff, August 2018 Click here to read
“Why the future of work needs a new Hippocratic oath"
National Business Review, June 2018 Click here to read