
Tech Talks · 2026-06-19 · 29 min
Tech leaders are waking up to massive, unexpected AI bills. Why? The industry has fallen for the 'reasoning trap': paying models to rethink basic, repeatable tasks from scratch. Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler joins David Savage to expose the "token-eating" agents causing boardroom budget shock. We unpack why standardising your AI "recipe" is the only way to scale without breaking the bank, and why token-maxxing is a flawed strategy. WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344 Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click here to learn more about our services. The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi .