AI Ireland with Mark Kelly
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Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI. Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.
Épisodes 265
E258 Turning Semiconductor Data into Smarter Manufacturing with yieldHUB’s Gillian O’Donnell
Today’s guest is Gillian O’Donnell, Director of Growth at yieldHUB. Semiconductor manufacturers face growing pressure to produce more chips while maintaining quality and controlling costs. In today’s episode …
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Today’s guest is Gillian O’Donnell, Director of Growth at yieldHUB. Semiconductor manufacturers face growing pressure to produce more chips while maintaining quality and controlling costs. In today’s episode, Gillian joined host Mark Kelly to tell us about how AI and real-time data help engineers detect problems earlier, improve production yield and get more from existing equipment.Topics include:
0:00 Her journey from data science to business development at yieldHUB
3:02 How yieldHUB improves chip manufacturing through real-time insights and automation
4:49 How real-time AI recommendations improve chip yields and equipment utilisation
8:39 Building trustworthy AI for smarter factories and empowered engineers
10:55 Centralising data and preserving knowledge to power AI growth
This episode is sponsored by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, helping Irish businesses close AI skills gaps through practical, funded training and bespoke programmes for their teams. Learn more at https://ictskillnet.ie/
E257 Moving Beyond AI Productivity to Real Business Impact with Accenture’s Denis Hannigan
Today’s guest is Denis Hannigan, AI & Data Lead, Accenture in Ireland. AI tools are helping employees work more efficiently, but turning individual gains into business-wide results takes more than access to the …
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Today’s guest is Denis Hannigan, AI & Data Lead, Accenture in Ireland. AI tools are helping employees work more efficiently, but turning individual gains into business-wide results takes more than access to the latest technology. In today’s episode, Denis joins host Mark Kelly to discuss what successful adoption requires: from reliable data, better-designed processes and a workforce equipped to put AI into practice.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey from strategy to AI across 25 years at Accenture
2:18 Moving from personal AI productivity to measurable enterprise impact
6:13 Preparing data and people to turn AI into value
10:19 Redesigning work with AI while managing shadow AI risks
12:31 Redesigning entire workflows with AI to overcome process bottlenecks
14:35 Helping leaders build AI skills and drive meaningful change
16:21 Unlocking AI agents’ potential through redesigned workflows and governance
18:07 How Accenture uses AI internally to guide client adoption
20:10 Connecting with Ireland’s AI community at the 2026 AI Awards
E256 Ireland’s AI Opportunity: Leadership, Adoption & Impact with Microsoft Ireland's Catherine Doyle
Today's guest is Catherine Doyle, General Manager at Microsoft Ireland. Employees are embracing AI faster than their employers can adapt, creating a growing gap between individual productivity and business-wide …
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Today's guest is Catherine Doyle, General Manager at Microsoft Ireland. Employees are embracing AI faster than their employers can adapt, creating a growing gap between individual productivity and business-wide results. Catherine joins host Mark Kelly on today's show to discuss how organisations can close that gap through stronger leadership, better data, practical training and a clear focus on measurable outcomes.Topics include:
0:00 Ireland’s rise to third in global AI adoption
2:17 Why leaders must catch up with employees using AI
4:38 How AI agents are reshaping careers, work and business
9:09 Closing the AI training gap and scaling adoption responsibly
12:39 Building trusted data without slowing down your AI journey
14:00 Measuring AI’s business impact, return on investment and growth
18:29 Showcasing Irish innovation and impact at AI Awards 2026
E255 Transforming Banking with AI: Building a Data-Led Future with Bank of Ireland's Carl Kane
Today’s guest is Carl Kane, Group Data Culture Lead at Bank of Ireland. AI adoption is moving faster than many businesses can keep up with, with employees often taking the lead before company strategies catch …
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Today’s guest is Carl Kane, Group Data Culture Lead at Bank of Ireland. AI adoption is moving faster than many businesses can keep up with, with employees often taking the lead before company strategies catch up. In this episode, Carl speaks about what it takes to turn individual experimentation into meaningful business results, exploring leadership, data readiness, AI literacy and the role of storytelling in bringing people along.Topics include:
0:00 His journey from euro conversion, evolving into banking data analytics
5:56 Using storytelling to connect people, improve collaboration and drive better outcomes
8:07 How data governance orchestrates collaboration to deliver trusted, high-quality data
10:48 Why becoming data-led requires clean data and improved data fluency
12:39 Why AI adoption requires literacy, governance and responsible use before scaling
16:18 Using AI agents to analyse and compare lengthy industry research papers
17:18 How data enables personalised, flexible customer journeys across digital and human channels
18:29 How mentors helped develop his storytelling, leadership and data interpretation skills
E254 How AI Agents Are Changing Marketing Forever with Mar-Sci's George Filippou
Today's guest is George Filippou, Founder at Mar-Sci. In the episode, George explores how AI and open-source tools can help advertisers manage budgets more effectively. Drawing on his breath of experience in …
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Today's guest is George Filippou, Founder at Mar-Sci. In the episode, George explores how AI and open-source tools can help advertisers manage budgets more effectively. Drawing on his breath of experience in the industry, George discusses the challenges of building trust in AI recommendations, the continued importance of human judgement and his journey from marketer to startup founder.Topics include:
0:00 His career journey from Marketing Practitioner to founding Mar-Sci
5:24 Building an AI Moat in a Rapidly Changing Market
8:12 How AI Agents Could Become the Biggest Customers
9:28 As AI Is Transforming Marketing, Trust Still Matters
14:53 Building Flexible AI Products Without Losing Your Core
17:47 The Possibility of AI Driving Digital Advertising Costs Even Higher
Visit https://mar-sci.com/ to discover how MarSci can help your business make smarter marketing decisions.This episode is sponsored by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, helping Irish businesses close AI skills gaps through practical, funded training and bespoke programmes for their teams. Learn more at https://ictskillnet.ie/
E253 How Business Leaders Can Defend Against Faster Attacks with Microsoft Ireland's David Keddy
Today's guest is David Keddy, National Security Officer at Microsoft Ireland. With AI changing both sides of the cybersecurity battle, David joins the AI Ireland podcast to talk about why cybersecurity has …
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Today's guest is David Keddy, National Security Officer at Microsoft Ireland. With AI changing both sides of the cybersecurity battle, David joins the AI Ireland podcast to talk about why cybersecurity has become a data problem and what that means for Irish businesses. From protecting critical operations to preparing for AI-powered security agents, David shares practical insights into strengthening defences and making informed decisions about risk, resilience and AI.Topics include:
0:00 His technology and cybersecurity career journey
5:52 Prioritising cyber defenses around what would stop your business
9:32 How AI speeds up cyberattacks and helps defenders hunt threats
15:00 The role of Agentic security operations and continuous monitoring with human oversight
18:28 The need for boards must own cybersecurity in the age of AI
24:55 His advice to identify critical systems, assume breaches and enable MFA
E252 How Businesses Can Build Trustworthy and Responsible AI with Disseqt AI’s Cyril Treacy
Today’s guest is Cyril Treacy, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Disseqt AI. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business, questions around trust, transparency and compliance are becoming more …
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Today’s guest is Cyril Treacy, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Disseqt AI. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business, questions around trust, transparency and compliance are becoming more important than ever. In the today’s podcast, Cyril discusses the importance of the EU AI Act, AI governance and assurance, and how businesses can build AI systems that are both innovative and trustworthy.Topics include:
0:00 The latest EU AI Act updates, compliance, transparency and preparation
5:22 Why AI risks require transparency, assurance and bias prevention
11:07 How AI assurance provides proof that AI policies work in practice
13:15 Why executives must demand AI testing, compliance and reliability proof
18:03 How his AI startup evolved into AI assurance and testing solutions
21:38 Why AI governance requires continuous training, not one-time compliance
22:28 How AI assurance enables regulated industries to automate safely
25:59 Why balancing AI trust, safety and human skills are essential
E251 The AI Cyber Arms Race: Attackers vs Defenders with Smarttech247's Raluca Saceanu
Today’s guest is Raluca Saceanu, CEO at Smarttech247. As cybersecurity threats grow in speed, scale and sophistication, organisations must find new ways to protect themselves without slowing innovation. In this …
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Today’s guest is Raluca Saceanu, CEO at Smarttech247. As cybersecurity threats grow in speed, scale and sophistication, organisations must find new ways to protect themselves without slowing innovation. In this podcast, Raluca explores the evolving relationship between AI and cybersecurity, the enduring importance of strong security fundamentals and how businesses can adopt a more proactive, security-by-design approach.Topics include:
0:00 How cyberattacks are now faster, cheaper and increasingly AI-driven
4:31 How defenders have the advantage if they think like attackers
7:21 Ransomware affects small businesses too, especially supply-chain suppliers
9:52 Why security by design is essential for every AI startup
13:46 Cybersecurity fundamentals and human oversight remain essential in AI
15:40 How AI-powered security operations deliver faster, smarter incident response
19:05 Enterprise Ireland’s long-term support for Smarttech's growth
19:39 Why staying ahead requires curiosity, speed and a growth mindset
E250 How AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity from Reactive to Predictive with Cytidel's Matt Conlon
Today’s guest is Matt Conlon, Founder at Cytidel. As cybersecurity threats are escalating in complexity andfrequency, professionals like Matt are at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In this …
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Today’s guest is Matt Conlon, Founder at Cytidel. As cybersecurity threats are escalating in complexity andfrequency, professionals like Matt are at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In this podcast, Matt shares insights into his journey from consulting to founding Cytidel, a company that aims to revolutionisevulnerability management and exposure management.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey from consulting to frontline cybersecurity and incident response
3:28 Why burnout sparked a mission to solve cybersecurity alert overload
7:27 Expanding exposure management beyond businesses to third-party risks
8:46 How AI automation is accelerating attacks before patches even exist
9:56 How their data identifies cyber threats over 200 days earlier
12:58 Fast value, strong ROI and collaborative cybersecurity innovation
15:14 How Enterprise Ireland powered their launch, investment and international growth
15:57 Why cybersecurity shifts towards personalised AI insights while fundamentals remain vital
E249 The Future of Drones in Ireland: AI and Security with Drone Space's Ian Kiely & Joe
Today’s guest is Ian Kiely, Leading UAV specialist, Founder of Drone Space Limited and ESA project contributor. He is also joined by Joe, a veteran in national security, maritime navigation and airborne law …
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Today’s guest is Ian Kiely, Leading UAV specialist, Founder of Drone Space Limited and ESA project contributor. He is also joined by Joe, a veteran in national security, maritime navigation and airborne law enforcement. In an ever-evolving digital landscape where drones and AI take centre stage, understanding their impact on airspace, security, and everyday life is crucial. This episode brings to light the sophisticated integration of AI into drone technology and its implications, particularly in Ireland.
Topics include:0:00 Ireland’s drone boom, Manna’s exit and a billion-euro opportunity lost
5:03 How Ireland races to defend against evolving autonomous drone threats
7:19 AI transforms battlefield drones as Ireland hosts EU defence hackathon
11:03 How Drone Space brings industry together for safer, compliant drone operations
12:20 Building a skilled, connected network for safer drone adoption
13:32 Drone innovation accelerates alongside growing security and criminal threats
15:54 Drone technology evolves faster than regulation can keep pace
18:27 AI drone swarms adapt, coordinate and overwhelm traditional defences
20:07 Goal-driven AI drones expose dangerous gaps in Ireland’s defences
This episode is sponsored by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, helping Irish businesses close AI skills gaps through practical, funded training and bespoke programmes for their teams. Learn more at https://ictskillnet.ie/E248 The Rise of AI Agents: Building the Future of Autonomous Work with Glitch's Kingsley Kelly
Today's guest is Kingsley Kelly, Founder and CTO at Glitch. As AI continues to revolutionise how companies operate, innovate and compete, Kingsley is at the forefront of this change. In this podcast, he shares …
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Today's guest is Kingsley Kelly, Founder and CTO at Glitch. As AI continues to revolutionise how companies operate, innovate and compete, Kingsley is at the forefront of this change. In this podcast, he shares insights into how Glitch is transforming the advertising landscape and leveraging AI to build a platform that stands resilient amidst the oscillating demands of the modern digital market.
Topics include:
0:00 The journey to building a platform simplifying digital advertising
4:47 Building goal-oriented AI agents to simplify marketing automation
6:25 How AI agents face real-world complexity beyond technical capabilities
8:24 How AI supercharges engineers, creating highly productive AI collaborators
11:38 Why AI companies must evolve continuously with advancing AI capabilities
15:15 Building AI knowledge systems through human feedback and continuous learning
17:53 How AI requires embracing uncertainty, complexity and human oversight1
9:43 AI governance, multi-model strategies and strong AI harnesses
24:10 Measuring AI progress through autonomous task length and agent capabilities
E247 How AI Is Transforming Interviews for Neurodivergent Job Seekers with URhired’s Owen Murray
Today's guest is Owen Murray, Commercial Director at URhired. URhired is not just another AI tool; it is a lifeline designed purposely for neurodivergent job seekers. With over 85% of the neurodivergent …
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Today's guest is Owen Murray, Commercial Director at URhired. URhired is not just another AI tool; it is a lifeline designed purposely for neurodivergent job seekers. With over 85% of the neurodivergent community in the UK and Ireland facing unemployment or underemployment, Owen’s mission through URhired is clear and critical.Topics include:
0:00 His role as an AI interview coach empowering neurodivergent job seekers to succeed
5:42 Encouraging neurodivergent hiring through AI-powered talent solutions
8:31 Helping organisations scale inclusive employment through AI support
11:02 How AI interview coaching is helping neurodivergent candidates navigate hiring
14:02 Using Customer feedback to shape AI solution and validate market demand
16:42 Scaling URhired through product refinement and investment
18:20 How entrepreneurial growth is supported by mentorship, networking and curiosity
E246 How AI Is Transforming Email Security with CyberCheck360's Vinodh Kumar Balaraman
Today's guest is Vinodh Kumar Balaraman, Founder & CEO at CyberCheck360. In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, email security remains a critical line of defence for organisations …
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Today's guest is Vinodh Kumar Balaraman, Founder & CEO at CyberCheck360. In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, email security remains a critical line of defence for organisations worldwide. In today’s episode, Vinodh talks us through the evolving landscape of email security and his company’s innovative solutions to protect against cyber attacks.Topics include:
0:00 How CyberCheck360 protects users from sophisticated AI-powered email attacks
7:42 Using sandboxed browser isolation to safely open email links remotely
8:39 Building a hybrid SaaS platform for secure email link isolation
11:35 Targeting regulated organisations with scalable email security for all sizes
14:33 Continuously evolving their platform using AI to detect phishing
16:50 How email security evolving towards AI-powered threat isolation
19:13 Working with Enterprise Ireland for validation, mentorship and growth support
20:38 Advice for entrepreneurs to start early, validate, adapt and evolve
E245 Small Language Models, Contextual Intelligence and AI Sovereignty with Guglielmo Iozzia
Today's guest is Guglielmo Iozzia, Director, ML/AI and Applied Mathematics at MSD. In the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence, small language models pose a revolutionary alternative to the expansive …
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Today's guest is Guglielmo Iozzia, Director, ML/AI and Applied Mathematics at MSD. In the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence, small language models pose a revolutionary alternative to the expansive and resource-intensive large-scale models. In this enlightening podcast episode, Guglielmo shares insights from his new book, "Domain-Specific Small Language Models: Efficient AI for Local Deployment,” as we dive deep into the advantages and challenges of small language models.
Topics include:
0:00 Optimising Small Language Models for Real-World Edge Applications
3:39 When Small Models Outperform Large Ones
6:16 Fine-Tuning AI with Domain-Specific Data
7:23 Why AI Benchmarks Don't Tell the Full Story
9:02 Lessons Learned After Writing the Book
10:52 Contextual Intelligence in Agentic AI Systems
12:23 How AI Books Are Written and Reviewed in PracticeLink to buy Guglielmo's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Domain-Specific-Language-Models-Guglielmo-Iozzia/dp/1633436705
E244 The Rise of Agentic AI: Security, Governance & Enterprise Risk with Sector8’s Kammil Mahajan
Today’s guest is Kammil Mahajan, Co-Founder and CEO at Sector8. Businesses across the globe are confronted with the need to integrate AI into their operations, whether they explicitly choose to or not. However …
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Today’s guest is Kammil Mahajan, Co-Founder and CEO at Sector8. Businesses across the globe are confronted with the need to integrate AI into their operations, whether they explicitly choose to or not. However, the challenge extends beyond just implementation; it's about understanding the actions AI systems can autonomously undertake. Kammil’s company Sector8 is at the forefront of addressing these concerns, as he explores the essence of AI security and how Sector8 is paving the way for future enterprises.Topics include:
0:00 His startup lessons from action to failure and resilience
2:12 How Sector8 secures AI adoption through governance and cybersecurity
4:02 Why Agentic AI expands risks through autonomous actions and access
6:48 How Prompt injection evolves into AI-driven actions and risks
8:33 Securing AI starts with visibility, access control and guardrails
10:13 Sector8’s role in enabling secure AI adoption with real-time controls
13:26 How AI security is shifting towards agentic governance and real-time controls
14:40 Partnering with Enterprise Ireland to scale globally
16:12 How entrepreneurship requires resilience, discipline and staying focused
E243 Why Continuous Security Testing Is the Future of Cybersecurity with WhatsExposed's Elena Donea
Today’s guest is Elena Donea, CEO at WhatsExposed. With AI changing cybersecurity faster than ever before, Elena joins us on today’s podcast to explore how organisations can stay ahead of an evolving threat …
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Today’s guest is Elena Donea, CEO at WhatsExposed. With AI changing cybersecurity faster than ever before, Elena joins us on today’s podcast to explore how organisations can stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. From why getting the cybersecurity basics right still matters, to how AI is reshaping offensive and defensive security, Elena shares practical insights drawn from years of experience helping businesses identify and reduce cyber risk.
Topics include:
0:00 Building WhatsExposed to deliver expert offensive cybersecurity services
1:52 Bootstrapped growth before securing angel investment and early customers
3:14 Continuous offensive security over one-off compliance-driven testing
5:48 How AI accelerates cyber threats, making strong security fundamentals essential
9:29 How AI helps detect threats faster by cutting through security noise
10:24 Helping companies identify exposure and prioritise continuous security improvements
12:56 How Enterprise Ireland helped accelerate their growth
13:58 Plans to scale internationally as AI reshapes offensive cybersecurity and defense
E242 Building an AI Platform Transforming Social Media Content Creation with coso.ai’s James Flynn
Today's guest is James Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO at coso.ai. Social media has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to enhance their reach and engagement with target audiences. However, navigating the …
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Today's guest is James Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO at coso.ai. Social media has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to enhance their reach and engagement with target audiences. However, navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing can be a cumbersome task for many businesses. Enter Coso AI, an innovative Irish startup that aims to transform how small businesses approach social media automation through the power of artificial intelligence.Topics include:
0:00 His journey as an AI founder pivoting from failed models to LLM-powered success
4:20 Tailoring social media content using business data and brand insights at Coso.ai
5:05 How Coso.ai combines AI, content strategy, data and design into one platform
9:40 Automating onboarding by analysing existing business data and content
11:25 Driving measurable growth while building AI and partnership moats
15:55 Combining multiple AI models to create flexible content workflows
18:32 Preparing for funding with partnerships, growth and market pull
E241 AI in Healthcare: AI Agents to Cut Doctors’ Admin Time by Hours with Microdoc's Brian Kelleher
Today’s guest is Brian Kelleher, Founder at MicroDoc. From automating time-consuming documentation to enhancing clinical decision-making, AI has the potential to transform healthcare efficiency while addressing …
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Today’s guest is Brian Kelleher, Founder at MicroDoc. From automating time-consuming documentation to enhancing clinical decision-making, AI has the potential to transform healthcare efficiency while addressing some of the sector’s biggest challenges. In today’s episode, Brian discusses the role of AI in modern healthcare, how solutions like MicroDoc are improving clinical workflows, and what it takes to successfully adopt AI in a highly regulated industry.
Topics include:
0:00 Building AI-powered clinical workflows that streamline medical documentation
2:54 How personalised AI dictation reduces document editing time
4:17 How AI learns from corrections to improve accuracy
5:27 Seeing doctors save hours daily through AI documentation
6:19 Driving AI adoption through intuitive clinical workflows
8:30 Building trust through security, compliance and governance
9:59 Embedding AI across the entire clinic workflow
12:11 Pricing AI based on high-value clinical time savings, not compute cost
13:29 Specialised AI agents for clinical tasks with human-in-the-loop oversight
E240 Ireland’s AI Opportunity Agents, Jobs & the Future of Work with Salesforce’s Mick Costigan
Today’s guest is Mick Costigan, Vice President, Salesforce Futures at Salesforce. As we step into an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, businesses globally are striving to adapt, innovate and …
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Today’s guest is Mick Costigan, Vice President, Salesforce Futures at Salesforce. As we step into an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, businesses globally are striving to adapt, innovate and stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Mick sheds light on how enterprises can effectively navigate these turbulent waters, offering valuable insights into the intersection of AI, strategy and business transformation.
Topics include:
0:00 How the Salesforce Futures team uses foresight to navigate uncertainty
4:40 How AI agents are forcing organisations to rethink workflows
6:53 Why leaders must balance quick AI wins with transformation
8:04 How AI harnesses provide context, trust and enterprise functionality
10:38 How Salesforce rapidly shifted focus to enterprise AI agents
11:52 Without guardrails, AI agents create security, coordination and governance risks at scale
14:33 Why leaders must balance experimentation, action and purpose in AI execution
18:43 How Jobs are evolving bundles of tasks, not shrinking due to AI
21:08 Unlocking new service models and scale through AI Agents
23:42 How AI could help Ireland address labour shortages and scale SMEs globally
25:34 Predicting AI agents will proactively manage work, coordination, and decisions by 2030
30:13 Why the best way to reskill is through hands-on AI use and iterative learning
E239 From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation with Microsoft Ireland's Kieran McCorry
Today’s guest is Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland. Artificial Intelligence is not just a new frontier but a paradigm shift that's reshaping business models globally. At the …
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Today’s guest is Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland. Artificial Intelligence is not just a new frontier but a paradigm shift that's reshaping business models globally. At the recent Dublin Tech Summit, these themes took centre stage as Kieran joined host Mark Kelly on the podcast to explore the current state and potential of AI diffusion in Ireland, highlighting both the progress and the obstacles that lie ahead.
Topics include:
0:00 The latest findings in Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report
2:43 Seeing businesses shift from AI experimentation to productivity gains
4:40 Why AI transformation requires business redesign, not just tools
8:23 AI adoption requires incentives, measurement and cultural change
11:08 AI adoption grows when usage is measured and rewarded
12:42 How Enterprise AI unlocks greater value than consumer tools
14:47 AI-driven process redesign is coming to business and government
15:50 Why leadership engagement is critical to successful AI adoption
E238 Building Trusted AI at Enterprise Scale with Workday's Graham Abell
Today’s guest is Graham Abell, VP, Software Engineering & Ireland Site Lead at Workday. As continues to transform the landscape of business operations in our rapidly evolving digital world, Graham joins today’s …
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Today’s guest is Graham Abell, VP, Software Engineering & Ireland Site Lead at Workday. As continues to transform the landscape of business operations in our rapidly evolving digital world, Graham joins today’s episode to share insights about Workday's AI initiatives, their contribution to the EU AI Act and the broader implications of AI for businesses.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey from test automation engineer to product and engineering leader
2:54 Seeing Workday Dublin grow into a major global R&D hub
5:11 How Workday is building trusted, human-guided AI automation at scale
8:20 How AI is creating smaller, more versatile teams focused on business impact
9:37 Why Responsible AI must be built in from the start, not added later
11:19 Why leadership requires empathy, measurable outcomes and investing in future talent
13:00 His belief that AI should augment jobs, freeing people for higher-value work
15:16 Using AI as a personalised assistant for learning, productivity and decision support
E237 Inside Enterprise AI Transformation: Agents, ROI, and Co-Creation with Version 1's Brad Mallard
Today’s guest is Brad Mallard, Chief Technology Officer at Version 1. In a world driven by rapid technological change, AI is not just about the technology itself; it’s about people, transformation, and …
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Today’s guest is Brad Mallard, Chief Technology Officer at Version 1. In a world driven by rapid technological change, AI is not just about the technology itself; it’s about people, transformation, and real-world application. In today’s podcast, Brad shares how Version 1 is harnessing artificial intelligence to redefine business processes and educational experiences.Topics include:
0:00 Driving AI transformation across regulated industries worldwide at Version
2:39 Leading AI transformation through internal adoption and public sector innovation
5:12 How they prioritise AI adoption through people, education and change management
7:42 Emphasising AI governance, measurement and business value realisation
11:30 Addressing rising AI costs through token optimisation and model efficiency
15:25 How Version 1 enables AI agents across enterprise workflows and functions
19:06 Plans for continued AI-driven growth, job creation and investment in co-creation spaces
20:39 How Version 1's co-creation studios enable AI-powered, rapid prototype development with clients
23:09 Co-creating AI solutions with clients focused on early ROI validation
25:10 Delivering AI-for-good solutions improving education and productivity globally
E236 The Impact of General Purpose AI Agents with Jentic’s Sean Blanchfield and Michael Cordner
Today’s guests are Sean Blanchfield CEO and Michael Cordner, CTO at Jentic. In a world driven by innovation and technological advancement, few developments stand as transformative as the emergence of …
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Today’s guests are Sean Blanchfield CEO and Michael Cordner, CTO at Jentic. In a world driven by innovation and technological advancement, few developments stand as transformative as the emergence of general-purpose artificial intelligence agents. This shift is highlighted in today’s episode live from Dublin Tech Summit, as Michael and Sean chat about the profound implications of AI on both business and society.
Topics include:
0:00 How OpenClaw signals the arrival of universal AI agents
5:14 Using OpenClaw to validate Jentic's Vision for Governed AI
7:23 Why the Real Breakthrough Is Agents Working Together
8:58 Without Governance, AI Agents Create Organisational Chaos
11:54 Building AI Demands Perspectives Beyond the Tech Bubble
14:23 Staying Ahead in AI Requires Constant Experimentation
15:49 Their Vision that the Future Isn't Software, It's Agent Organisations
20:00 Why Traditional Org Charts Don't Fit the AI Era
E235 'AI in Irish Business: Insights from Trinity College & Microsoft Report' with Ashish Kumar Jha
Today’s guest is Ashish Kumar Jha, Professor In Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin. Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland recently released their latest AI Economy Ireland 2026 report, showing …
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Today’s guest is Ashish Kumar Jha, Professor In Business Analytics at Trinity College Dublin. Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland recently released their latest AI Economy Ireland 2026 report, showing that Ireland continues to perform strongly in AI adoption, but is falling behind in skills investment and organisational readiness. Ashish joins host Mark Kelly to discuss the key findings from the report, the increasing use of AI across different sectors, the main challenges organisations are facing, and practical strategies for effective AI integration.Topics include:
0:00 Finding widespread AI adoption, but uneven benefits between firms
2:46 Why AI needs structured processes and unified, well-managed data
4:44 The need to audit data, ensure rights, assess AI use and assign accountability
6:24 His advice to focus on real problems first, not AI novelty
8:14 How AI frees time if used well but misuse adds workload
9:36 Reengineer processes first and apply AI where it transforms work
10:47 Deciding to augment or redesign processes, experiment, then scale what works
12:42 Leaders must show AI’s value to allow teams build confidence
15:42 How to access the report available on Trinity College Dublin's website
E234 'Generative AI, AI Strategy and Work Life Balance' with Darren Redmond
Today’s guest is Darren Redmond, a Generative AI Specialist and experienced Engineering Leader. In the fast-paced world of technology, the lines between professional obligations and personal aspirations can …
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Today’s guest is Darren Redmond, a Generative AI Specialist and experienced Engineering Leader. In the fast-paced world of technology, the lines between professional obligations and personal aspirations can often blur. However, Darren is at the forefront of leveraging AI to redefine his work-life balance. In this episode, Darren delves into his journey of using artificial intelligence to create efficiencies in his work, allowing for more personal time spent with his family.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey as an experienced engineer connecting systems to now applying AI principles
4:42 Using AI to AI enable rapid automation, experimentation and scalable decision-making workflows
8:02 How a health scare reshaped priorities toward family, lifestyle and intentional work
9:20 Enabling 10x productivity with AI, shifting developers to orchestration roles
12:00 A multi-agent AI shifts software roles toward orchestration, quality and customer-focused design
14:41 Non-technical AI skills automate content, emails and daily workflows at scale
17:40 Working on a mix of projects with shared reusable skills, each with tailored instructions and outputs
20:06 Applying AI to automate work and build income, prioritising time with children and lifestyle design
22:13 Using an AI-enabled business flywheel across Lego content, consultancy and automation
26:03 As AI costs vary, governance and literacy help reduce token usage
E233 ‘AI Tools That Boost Productivity and Creativity’ with Get Started with AI’s Jonathan McCrea
Today’s guest is Jonathan McCrea, Experienced Broadcaster and Founder at Get Started With AI. As AI is revolutionising industries and redefining how we approach both personal and professional tasks, Jonathan …
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Today’s guest is Jonathan McCrea, Experienced Broadcaster and Founder at Get Started With AI. As AI is revolutionising industries and redefining how we approach both personal and professional tasks, Jonathan shares his enlightening journey with AI, illustrating not just the power of technology but also the creativity it unleashes.Topics include:
0:00 His journey from starting curious, learning by doing, embracing failure and growth
4:21 How his tech curiosity drives building, teaching and using AI tools
8:33 Using AI to build custom tools, boosting productivity and innovation
13:06 How AI tools enable rapid app-building, solving simple problems profitably
15:42 Why personal AI projects unlock powerful insights, but gets underused
19:24 Advice to adopt AI gradually through practice, personalisation and building habits
22:48 Empowering employees with AI while preserving their personal knowledge
E232 ‘AI for SMEs: How to Use AI in Your Business’ with Straitéis AI’s Stephen Redmond
Today’s guest is Stephen Redmond, Founder and Chief AI Officer at Straitéis AI. Joining us for a third appearance on the AI Ireland podcast, Stephen discusses his continuous contributions to the field of …
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Today’s guest is Stephen Redmond, Founder and Chief AI Officer at Straitéis AI. Joining us for a third appearance on the AI Ireland podcast, Stephen discusses his continuous contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and its application across industries, as well as what to expect in his latest book, AI: Curious to Capable, Moving from AI Curiosity to Measurable Business Value.
Topics include:
0:00 His ambition to set up a company to drive deeper AI adoption
5:11 His new book which guides SMEs on AI strategy, training and adoption
10:00 How AI sped up writing, improved clarity, enabled self-publishing and iteration
14:09 Setting up custom AI and agent workflows to improve insights and scalability
15:23 Advice to use AI iteratively, track progress and start with simple use cases
18:26 Refine and personalise AI that generates drafts from your knowledge
E231 'The Future of AI in Media Production' with That's That Productions' Paul Harney
Today’s guest is Paul Harney, Director at That’s That Productions. In this episode, we talk about world of AI in film production, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Paul discusses the …
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Today’s guest is Paul Harney, Director at That’s That Productions. In this episode, we talk about world of AI in film production, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Paul discusses the transformative role of AI in video creation and digital advertising, providing a fascinating insight into how advancements in AI are reshaping the industry.
Topics include:
0:00 His background as a veteran videographer using AI tools for editing and experiments
4:32 How AI video tools use tokens, combine media and require human creativity
7:58 Making humorous AI spec ads with mascot characters, such as Chicken Fillet Charlie
9:45 Receiving majority of negative feedback as critics warned AI lowers standards
11:00 How AI in video will rapidly evolve, transforming production and effects
12:18 His plans to evolve with AI while continuing traditional work
E230 'Building the Future of AI Sales Tools' with Overpath's Dermot O'Connor and Ross Keating
Today’s guests are Ross Keating and Dermot O'Connor, Co-Founders at Overpath. In this episode, Ross and Dermot discuss how they’re steering the ship at Overpath, a company poised to redefine how sales teams …
Notes de l’épisode
Today’s guests are Ross Keating and Dermot O'Connor, Co-Founders at Overpath. In this episode, Ross and Dermot discuss how they’re steering the ship at Overpath, a company poised to redefine how sales teams operate. They share insights into their innovative approach to integrating AI into the sales process, along with lessons from their journey and their strategic vision for the future.
Topics include:
0:00 Combining their sales expertise and technical leadership to found Overpath
4:40 Using funding to acquire an experienced AI product team
6:15 Building an AI startup focusing on speed, brand and proprietary sales expertise
8:15 How their AI sales assistant “Molly” integrates messy, multi-source context intelligently
14:51 Aligning their pricing strategy on usage-based, teammate-style AI agent model
18:18 How sales reps increasingly use AI to improve performance feedback.
20:06 Challenges to differentiate, distribute and humanise AI in crowded market
Inside Ireland's AI Revolution: Findings from the The State of AI in Ireland Survey
In this special episode of the AI Ireland podcast, AI Ireland Founder Mark Kelly unveils the latest insights from our comprehensive survey of 130 AI leaders throughout Ireland. In the first couple of months of …
Notes de l’épisode
In this special episode of the AI Ireland podcast, AI Ireland Founder Mark Kelly unveils the latest insights from our comprehensive survey of 130 AI leaders throughout Ireland. In the first couple of months of 2026, the landscape of AI adoption in Irish businesses is becoming increasingly clear. In this podcast, we will cut through the hype to examine the real numbers, uncover what's working, identify what's hindering progress, and provide a roadmap for the next 90 days.
Topics include:
0:00 Overview the survey to highlight AI adoption trends across Irish businesses
1:20 How most Irish firms deploying AI for efficiency
3:31 An insight into how integration, skills and security slow AI progress
6:10 What the next 90 days look like from ROI, alerts, and cautious AI use
7:46 How to close the readiness gap with integration and ROI focus
8:53 While AI in Ireland is operational, integration and governance are essential
You can access the full survey findings at https://aiireland.ie/ai-ireland-2026-the-state-of-ai-in-irish-business-3/
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