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The Irish Tech News Podcast

Irish Tech News

Irish Tech News are Ireland"s number one online tech publication and often Ireland"s number one tech podcast too. We aim to cover innovation, entrepreneurs, startups, green tech, clean tech and tech for good that aims to help the planet. If you have a good story drop us a line.

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00:30:21

Their Metaverse, Our Metaverse, and its challenges,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/29

With the chair of the newly formed community-driven World Metaverse Council, we discuss all things Metaverse. What is the Metaverse right now, what is the vision and its challenges? Dr. Jane Thomason is the Inaugural Chair of the World Metaverse Council and a globally recognized thought leader on Metaverse. She holds distinguished roles on the editorial boards of “The Journal of Metaverse” and “Frontiers in Blockchain” and is an Industry Associate at University College London, Centre for

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01:06:57

David Brin on the Greatest Story Ever Told

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/28

Legendary sci fi author, astrophysicist, and NASA advisor David Brin rejoins the Futurists for a special first anniversary show. Topics include: Wall Street’s insatiable AIs, Karl Marx and capitalism, the magic of competition, Hollywood tropes, self-preventing prophecies, the flaw in Asimov’s laws of robotics and hope for a positive sum game. Robert TercekFounder of The Futurists NetworkRobertTercek.com

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00:22:06

Why data can help us to save the planet, Smári...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/27

we caught up with Smári McCarthy, founder of Ecosophy to learn more about his plans to use data to help companies aiming to better understand climate change and factor it into their planning and operations. He is also involved in numerous other freedom of data initiatives and Is also a member of the Icelandic Parliament too. See more about Ecosophy here https://medium.com/ecosophy. We were invited to Iceland by Business Iceland to learn more about innovation, sustainability and diversity in the

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00:37:58

It’s time we take data privacy seriously

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Every day as we navigate from one company to another, consuming one service to the next, we leave behind a long trail of digital exhaust. Do we know how our data travel and where to? Do we truly have control over our data and who can we entrust it with? In this episode of One Vision, Theo welcomes back Joe Toscano, author and international keynote speaker, on data, privacy, and compliance. As for the new tools such as AI chatbots? You can’t control AI hallucinations. But we must proceed with caution

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00:12:06

Why Iceland is excelling in innovation and diversity,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/25

We were invited to Iceland by Business Iceland to learn more about innovation, sustainability and diversity in the country. We were delighted to meet and interview their dynamic and energetic Minister of Higher education, Science and Innovation Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir. We cover diversity, innovation, why Iceland has to scale quickly, and how it engages with a global audience and market. More about Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir I'm born in Reykjavík 30th November 1990. I was appointed

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00:34:04

Why we don't use chatbots, David Russell the Chief...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Chatbots are rapidly becoming an essential part of many businesses' customer service strategies. With advances in AI and machine learning, chatbots can now handle a wide range of tasks, from answering simple queries to helping customers make purchases. One business that does not use chatbots is Elio Networks who believes their customers should deal with humans. Ronan talks to David Russell the Chief Executive of Elio Networks. David talks about what Elio Networks do, chatbots, empathy, AI

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00:29:05

Digital Transformation in Financial Services:...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Description: A look at the state ofdigital transformation in the financial services industry through the eyes of tech consultants and software development providers.Insights shared by Bozhidar Goranchev, an Engineering Manager at Accedia - one of the top IT companies based in Bulgaria, with a global reach spanning more than 20 countries on 5 continents. Bozhidar Goranchev https://www.linkedin.com/in/bozhidargoranchev/ is an experienced IT professional with a passion for emerging technology. Before

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00:25:57

This is the FinTech Conference you’re looking for

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Funding concerns and talent shortages, as well as geopolitical tensions and conflicts, have cast a shadow on our thriving, vibrant industry. Against the backdrop of these challenges and the cost of living crisis, what should we focus on and how do we move forward? Don’t miss this week’s One Vision, where Theo welcomes Raf De Kimpe, CEO of FinTech Week London, back to the show to talk about what to expect at the flagship conference — a meeting of the minds and hours of thoughtful conversations with

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00:34:58

The Dynamic Duo of Openness & Collaborations in...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/22

A Fintech discussion with Openness as a guide with a Fintech entrepreneur, Dr. Ritesh Jain. With insights from the UK market, the Middle East, and India.Ritesh Jain https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh/ is a globally recognised Top 10 fintech and payments leader. Awarded a PhD for his work in Open Banking, Payments Innovation, and Financial Inclusion by Portsmouth University, He founded Infynit to humanize credit and credit card experience; in the past led HSBC as COO Digital, led Future of Payments

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00:34:58

The Dynamic Duo of Openness & Collaborations in Finserv

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/20

A Fintech discussion with Openness as a guide with a Fintech entrepreneur, Dr. Ritesh Jain. With insights from the UK market, the Middle East, and India.Ritesh Jain https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritesh/ is a globally recognised Top 10 fintech and payments leader. Awarded a PhD for his work in Open Banking, Payments Innovation, and Financial Inclusion by Portsmouth University, He founded Infynit to humanize credit and credit card experience; in the past led HSBC as COO Digital, led Future of Payments

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00:52:12

Redesigning Government for a Faster Future with...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/20

Redesigning Government for a Faster Future GUEST: Jennifer PahlkaDESCRIPTION:This week The Futurists speak with Jennifer Pahlka, the founder of Code for America. Jennifer served in Barack Obama's White House as the US Deputy Chief Technology Officer where she launched the US Digital Service. In this episode, Jennifer reveals the tactics to surmount the myriad obstacles that thwart government agencies when they seek to deploy digital technology to improve the delivery of services to

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00:43:21

Untangling the Complexity of Liquidity & Settlement...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/18

Discussing the complexities of liquidity and settlement in the banking industry with Olaf Ransome, also known as The Bankers' Plumber. The conversation centers around topics such as settlement coins, CBDCs, and the challenges associated with replacing infrastructure at the settlement layer. Enjoy insights into the current state of the banking industry and the potential future of settlement processes. Olaf Ransome https://www.linkedin.com/in/bankerspl... Aka the Bankers’ Plumber. Olaf has been

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01:04:18

The Future of The Legal Industry, insights with Cain...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Cain ElliottHead Legal Futurist at FilevineHOSTS: Rob Tercek and Brian SolisTITLE:The Future of The Legal IndustryDESCRIPTION:Society has grown more complex and more polarized. That increases the likelihood of complicated disputes. How is the legal industry evolving to deal with hyperconnected society? Dr. Cain Elliott tells the Futurists how the legal profession is digitizing to move faster and operate more efficiently. But the motivation to change is coming from clients, not from attorneys

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00:33:52

How IT influences the telecoms market, Kevin Paige,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Over the past 30 years IT has digitally transformed the telecoms sector. One person who knows this more than most is Kevin Paige the, Chief Technology Officer for DigitalWell and Ronan got to talk to him, Kevin talks about his background, what DigitalWell does, his role at DigitalWell, his technology wow moments over the past 30 years and more More about Kevin Paige: Kevin is responsible for all aspects of DigitalWell ’s Product, Technology Strategy and IT, which includes planning,

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00:49:47

Money Matters: What does financial freedom mean to you?

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/11

How does your childhood impact your money memory? How do you phase into retirement from savings to spending, when the future is full of uncertainty and some people simply don’t earn enough to save enough? In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Sonya chat with Jaime Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions at Carson Group, on financial planning, setting goals, the role of technology in our society, and Jaime’s journey from his first book, Rewirement, to his latest WSJ best seller: Find Your

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00:26:16

Our mission is to beat financial crime Taavi Tamkivi,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Last January, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBOI) identified AML/CFT check weaknesses in payment and e-money firms. The CBOI published a 'Dear CEO' letter to payment and electronic money firms outlining supervisory findings and expectations on AML/CFT obligations. The letter's summary by Grant Thornton can be found here. According to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Ireland's Central Bank, more than €3 billion of criminal proceeds move through the Irish financial system, as

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00:27:10

Baking AI into Ecosystem Apps: The MSFT Copilot Case,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/08

The gold rush for the GitHub’s AI-powered companion for developers, called CoPilot inspired me to explore Microsoft`s vision to bake Copilot into its existing apps and ecosystems, starting with Microsoft Office. I reached out to Derek Snyder, Senior Director at Microsoft, leading the product marketing team for Microsoft Teams to understand better the new Copilot AI assistant that is being gradually rolled out on Microsoft 365. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklsny... Microsoft 365 Copilot

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00:51:20

Contrarian Futures with Theo Priestley

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/06

Contrarian Futures Theo Priestley is a Futurist based in Scotland and he's mentored Silicon Valley startups, has written hundreds of articles on AI, IoT, Web3, Metaverse, Fintech and he's the author of "The Future Starts Now" . He has a habit of making some big bets on the future, but also he's not afraid to put out his thoughts on the future as they develop. Priestley is a contrarian at heart though, and his futurist lens comes from the conflict between technological

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00:30:20

Navigating the nascent world of ESG reporting

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/04

We can’t improve what we cannot measure. With the world changing around us, and with humanity facing one of the biggest challenges of our lifetime — climate change — how can companies be more transparent about their operations and provide more non-financial information about the risks and opportunities they face? And how best can institutional investors incorporate environmental, social, and governance concerns into their investment decision making process? After all, making pledges is one thing;

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00:20:25

Why Coleraine is an ideal place to store your data,...

The Irish Tech News Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Why Coleraine is an ideal place to store your data, insights with Chris Boorman, Prescient Data Centres About Chris Boorman, Business Development Manager, Prescient Data Centres Hailing from Coleraine on the Causeway Coast, Chris Boorman, started his career designing leading edge Computer Systems for the Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet Aircraft program with GEC Marconi Avionics in Kent. His England-based career took him to the likes of the City of London where he installed digital communication

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