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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Today’s guest is Malcolm Byrne, TD for the Wicklow/Wexford constituency and Chair of the Oireachtas (Parliament) Committee. It’s crucial for nations to not only keep pace but also lead the charge toward innovation and implementation of transformative technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Ireland is doing just that, with significant strides being made to position the country as a frontrunner in AI usage and regulation. Malcolm joins today’s podcast to shed light on the significant work being undertaken by the Irish government and various sectors to harness the potential of AI, while carefully navigating the associated challenges.Topics include:
0:00 How the deepfake revelation sparked his interest in AI
4:06 Building cross-party support as AI gained urgency
6:40 Public sector AI adoption and EU leadership ambitions
9:42 Upskilling regulators and boosting AI public awareness
11:30 Building trust through education, skills and observatory plans
13:47 The need for urgent AI literacy to protect jobs and competitiveness
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Today’s guest is Elizabeth Daly, STSM and Research Manager of the Interactive AI Group at IBM Research. Artificial Intelligence stands as a monumental achievement, reshaping industries and prompting critical discussions about ethical governance. One compelling narrative in this discourse is led by Elizabeth and her AI Award winning team at IBM Research. In today’s podcast, Elizabeth dives into the complexities and nuances of building responsible AI solutions, highlighting projects like the Risk Atlas Nexus.Topics include:
0:00 An overview of their flexible, risk-based framework for scalable responsible AI governance
4:13 Curating verifiable knowledge beyond single-LLM, rapid model churn
5:26 How valuable AI governance research exists but isn’t operational or accessible
7:30 Making LLM risk judgments controllable, explainable and trustworthy
11:23 Aim to enable fast, trusted AI innovation through built-in responsible design
13:50 Advice to start small, reuse guardrails and iterate responsibly over time
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Today’s guest is Jac Dunne, Chief Executive Officer at dimply. In a rapidly evolving tech world, Jac and her story with dimply is a testament to adaptation, growth and innovation. Jac's journey is an inspiring blend of traditional financial expertise and cutting-edge technological advancements, which offers a blueprint for understanding the dynamic integration of AI in financial services.
Topics include:
0:00 How an accidental start became a gritty, wide-ranging finance career
3:41 Shaping their leadership style through great leaders and strong family values
5:32 How legacy system challenges pushed a finance professional into regtech innovation
8:36 Helping financial firms launch customer experiences faster with dimply
10:22 Launching Holi, a regulated, deterministic AI financial experience agent
12:26 Why customers love fast, frictionless, on-brand journeys that scale digitally
14:45 How Enterprise Ireland has been a strategic, hands-on partner supporting growth
16:55 Goals for 2026 from expanding Holi, and entering UK and US markets
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Today's guest is Mark Kirwan, CEO & Founder at Positive Carbon. In recent years, the issue of food waste has become increasingly critical, with about one-third of all food produced ending up in the bin. However, AI Awards 2025 winner Positive Carbon is changing that narrative with a mission to significantly reduce food waste in the hospitality industry by leveraging artificial intelligence and innovative technology.Topics include:
0:00 How Positive Carbon uses AI to help hospitality cut food waste
3:32 His career journey from software engineer to founding Positive Carbon
5:05 How Zero-shot AI identifies food waste instantly with no training needed
6:05 Utilising Plug-and-play hardware to track kitchen food waste in real time
7:14 Using Microsoft Azure and Defender for secure, compliant cloud AI
8:29 Securing funding by directly pitching to investors with validated ideas
9:57 How Enterprise Ireland provided support, introductions and collaborative guidance
10:35 How plug-and-play design ensures high adoption and effective results
11:25 Winning Best Application of AI in Sustainability at the 2025 AI Awards
12:01 Expanding internationally in 2026, aiming for 10,000 units reducing food waste
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Today’s guest is Kate Minogue, Fractional CPO/General Manager and AI Advisor at Kate Minogue Advisory. As technology constantly reshapes our lives, the intersection of AI and human experience is particularly compelling. In this podcast, Kate talks about the transformative power of AI, its varying applications and the insightful experiences from her journey in the field.Topics include:
0:00 Judging the AI Awards applications with care, depth and sector diversity
3:52 Using AI to genuinely make people’s lives easier through the AI Leadership Lab
6:25 Building the course through disciplined execution and constant user feedback
10:56 ChatGPT’s shift into a consumer commerce and app platform
16:03 How OpenAI’s broad, emergent strategy may converge on app ecosystem
19:32 Why consumer AI faces challenges of trust, ease of use and literacy
23:23 How to follow Kate and get involved with the Leadership Lab course
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Today’s guest is John Clancy, Founder & CEO at Galvia and AI Person of the Year 2025. In the podcast, John discusses the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in the retail sector and the strategic vision of Galvia as they expand into new markets. The episode covers the evolution of AI in retail, the challenges faced by businesses in adopting new technologies, and the actionable insights gained through AI-driven data analysis.
Topics include:
0:00 How Galvia are giving mid-sized retailers unified, predictive business insights
3:15 Applying AI to unify retail data, predict demand, and optimise inventory and sales
7:09 Using customer insights to personalise retail experiences and boost basket size
9:31 Targeting underserved mid-sized retailers with practical, data-driven AI expansion in UK
11:51 Actively driving AI expansion, focusing on practical value for retailers
15:41 Scaling AI as a service for retailers, replacing spreadsheets with real-time insights
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Today’s guest is Chris Yiu, Director of Public Policy, Northern Europe at Meta. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of AI innovation and the challenges of regulation. With his extensive experience in technology policy and AI governance, Chris provides compelling insights into the current landscape and future potential of AI, particularly focusing on how Europe are navigating these waters.
Topics include:
0:00 How the AI Awards showcased diverse innovators driving societal and business progress
1:42 Why Europe lags US and China in AI innovation
3:55 Hoe the UK prioritizes growth, pragmatic AI regulation and innovation
5:40 Rapid AI outpaces Europe’s complex, fragmented regulations
8:40 How Meta uses AI to empower businesses and drive innovation
10:50 Hands-on experimentation with accessible AI tools empowers innovation
13:23 Why Europe debates AI regulation reform to boost innovation
15:47 How Europe risks underutilizing AI’s transformative potential due to regulations
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Enjoy the full panel session on‘The Future of Healthcare: AI-Driven Innovation’ from the 2025 AI Awards featuring Dr. Simon Wallace (Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft), Martin Curley (Professor of Innovation, Maynooth University), Ana Le Chevillier (Previous AI Awardswinner & formerly of AIPREMie) & Filippo Sassi (Head of the AI Labs at Version 1).We dive into real-world implementations, ethical considerations, and the practicalities of integrating AI into clinical practice. Learn about groundbreaking tools like Dragon Co-Pilot and AI-driven point-of-care devices that are reducing administrative burdens and improving patient outcomes. The panel also the challenges and future steps for AI in healthcare, from patient trust and clinician training to data standardization and regulatory hurdles.00:00 Introduction to the Panel Discussion on AI in Healthcare01:08 The Role of AI in Enhancing Patient-Clinician Interaction02:56 Practical Applications and Success Stories of AI in Healthcare06:48 Challenges and Ethical Considerations in AI Implementation14:06 Future Prospects and Innovations in AI for Healthcare25:26 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts#healthcare #aiinhealthcare #artificialintelligence
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Today’s guest is Declan McKibben, Executive Director at the ADAPT Centre. Organisations worldwide are grappling with the realities and opportunities posed by AI-enabled tools and technologies. In this podcast, Declan offers invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping industries, the challenges associated with its adoption and the collaborative efforts needed to harness its full potential.
Topics include:
0:00 An overview of ADAPT as Ireland’s human-centered AI research centre
2:44 Their work with Smart D8 and Digital Twin, which uses AI to model and improve cities
6:45 Creating the Generative AI lab to guide Dublin City Council’s safe adoption
9:19 Running workshops to build AI literacy and inclusive decision-making
11:40 How the AI lab prioritizes use cases with responsible, agile testing
14:14 Award-winning AI projects showcased for public sector transformation
15:37 How trust and measurement enable responsible, scalable AI adoption
18:23 Sandboxes enable practical AI exploration amid investment uncertainty
22:35 How their AI Accountability Lab ensures responsible, fair, socially beneficial AI
28:00 ADAPT Centre as a sponsor for the 2025 AI Awards
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Today’s guest is Paul Hearns, Executive Director at Blockchain Ireland. Ireland stands at the crossroads of embracing digital transformation and addressing the challenges it brings. In this enlightening episode, Paul delves into key topics like Web3, blockchain, AI and energy issues that Ireland faces today. Through his insights, we gain a better understanding of how Ireland can position itself at the forefront of the technology landscape while mitigating environmental impacts.Topics include:0:00 His role as a Blockchain advocate and tech content strategist in Ireland
2:07 Inspired by Web3’s user control and blockchain’s real-world impact
6:29 Crafting authentic, audience-focused content expressing clear value propositions
9:10 How AI excels at data analysis, but big messages need humanity
13:31 AI’s rapid growth is driving soaring data-centre energy demands worldwide
20:14 Ireland’s digital growth outpaces its infrastructure, hindered by energy underinvestment
23:37 Why Ireland needs smarter energy use and public understanding
27:54 How AI optimises energy grids, enabling efficiency, reuse and sustainability
33:30 How to connect with Blockchain Ireland or PJH Consulting services
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Today's guest is Dr. Simon Wallace, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft. In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, administrative burdens have long plagued clinicians, detracting valuable time from patient care. However, the advent of AI technology is poised to turn the tide. In this podcast, Simon tells us about how Microsoft's Dragon Copilot is at the forefront, offering a promising solution to reduce stress, enhance patient experiences and streamline workflows.
Topics include:
0:00 Microsoft's Dragon Copilot that AI automates clinical notes and reduces burnout
2:39 How AI reduces clinicians’ admin burden, restoring focus and job satisfaction
4:48 Their Copilot shows how AI improves efficiency, wellbeing and documentation quality
7:42 How AI generates clinician-style summaries from transcripts securely in Azure
10:31 AI integrates with EPRs securely, ensuring compliance and clinical safety
12:53 How Voice-driven AI will streamline workflows, keeping clinicians in control
16:02 AI’s real-world benefits boost clinician trust and technology adoption
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