Tech Swamp
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!
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 120
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
SEPstember: Standards, Global Innovation, and What’s at Stake
In the evolving age of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and emerging technologies, the standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing process can significantly impact whether st…
00:41:50 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
The Digital Decade: How SMEs are Powering Europe’s Innovation Potential
How 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…
00:40:04 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
From Policy to Payroll: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work
In 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 launc…
00:27:07 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Congress Is Moving. Are Small Businesses Being Heard?
At 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, dat…
00:56:19 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Global App Economy Conference U.S. PREPisode
We’re breaking down the top policy issues shaping the app economy ahead of ACT | The App Association’s Global App Economy Conferences in the U.S. next month. From data privacy and AI regulation to me…
00:15:58 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Immediate Action Required: Data Breaches and Encryption
We’re bringing you a special Deep Dive episode featuring our SXSW 2025 panel discussion on the rise of data breaches, the critical role of encryption, and the policy challenges shaping global cyberse…
01:06:52 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Global App Economy Conference EU & UK PREPisode
We’re breaking down the top policy issues shaping the app economy ahead of ACT | The App Association’s Global App Economy Conferences in the EU and UK next month. From data privacy and AI regulation …
00:15:10 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
The Deep End: Wearables, Wellness, and Health Equity
This month on Tech Swamp, we’re diving into how wearable tech is revolutionizing healthcare for underserved communities, tackling everything from chronic illness to disease prevention. But with cost …
00:59:26 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
2024 Global Tech Policy Wrap-Up
In our final episode of 2024, we reflect on the year’s major tech policy shifts affecting SMEs, developers, and innovators. From SEP licensing, digital trade, and AI regulation to data privacy and cy…
00:15:10 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Elections Around the Globe: The Small Business POV
We’re diving into the ripple effects of 2024’s major elections on tech policy and small business innovation. From the EU’s shifting regulatory priorities to the UK’s post-election opportunities for S…
00:41:12 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Guardians of Privacy: Platform Protections vs. Policy Pressures
In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re discussing critical cybersecurity issues, diving into topics around data privacy, encryption, and the impact of current and proposed regulations on di…
00:32:46 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Unfog the Tech Swamp: How Greenly is Driving Sustainability
In this month’s special crossover with the Unfog the Climate podcast, we’re chatting with Alexis Normand from ACT | The App Association member company Greenly, a global small business leading the cha…
00:25:48 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Chelsea Thomas Takes Stockholm: A Deep Dive on the Relationship between EU’s Policy Environment and Innovation
Jonas Almeling, self-proclaimed ecosystem strategist, innovation leader, and startup scaling expert, joins Chelsea Thomas, executive director here at ACT | The App Association, for a deep-dive discus…
00:50:01 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
Balancing Innovation and Regulation: The Impact of the Regulatory Environment
In this episode, we delve into the global regulatory environment and its profound impact on small business success. We’ll talk through how certain regulations can delay the rollout of cutting-edge fe…
00:16:57 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
AI ArchiTECHS: Small Businesses, Big Impact, and How to Navigate Regulation
In this episode, we're exploring how small businesses are the key to responsible AI adoption and why a regulatory environment that rewards and inspires innovation is essential for them to thrive. Lat…
00:34:04 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Protecting Voices: Privacy Challenges for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities in the Digital Age
Join us for a crucial conversation on privacy challenges for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. We'll explore the vital themes related to the ways privacy breaches impact these communities, including issu…
00:59:37 |
Thu 30 May 2024
AppCon'24 Prep-isode
Join us as we discuss all things AppCon’24. We’re sitting down with Graham Dufault, general counsel at ACT | The App Association, for an overview of all issue areas our members will be taking to the …
00:35:09 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Digital Trade Winds: Navigating the Future of Global Trade and Competition
Chelsea Thomas, executive director of ACT | The App Association, will join us for a digital trade and competition update. We’ll discuss some of the DMA-related actions in the EU and highlight how dig…
00:24:36 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Global SEP-isode
We’re being joined by Priya Nair, IP counsel and IP fellowship coordinator at the Innovators Network Foundation, for a global SEP-isode! We’re talking through the recent EU SEP Regulation vote and so…
00:27:34 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
WEAR IT Act
Have you ever wished you could use your health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA) to purchase a wearable device? The WEAR IT Act could make that a reality. Join your regular host…
00:46:36 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
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