AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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 career3:41 Shaping their leadership style through great leaders and strong family values 5:32 How legacy system challenges pushed a finance professional into regtech innovation8:36 Helping financial firms launch customer experiences faster with dimply10:22 Launching Holi, a regulated, deterministic AI financial experience agent12:26 Why customers love fast, frictionless, on-brand journeys that scale digitally14:45 How Enterprise Ireland has been a strategic, hands-on partner supporting growth16:55 Goals for 2026 from expanding Holi, and entering UK and US markets

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 waste3:32 His career journey from software engineer to founding Positive Carbon5:05 How Zero-shot AI identifies food waste instantly with no training needed6:05 Utilising Plug-and-play hardware to track kitchen food waste in real time7:14 Using Microsoft Azure and Defender for secure, compliant cloud AI8:29 Securing funding by directly pitching to investors with validated ideas9:57 How Enterprise Ireland provided support, introductions and collaborative guidance10:35 How plug-and-play design ensures high adoption and effective results11:25 Winning Best Application of AI in Sustainability at the 2025 AI Awards12:01 Expanding internationally in 2026, aiming for 10,000 units reducing food waste

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 diversity3:52 Using AI to genuinely make people’s lives easier through the AI Leadership Lab6:25 Building the course through disciplined execution and constant user feedback10:56 ChatGPT’s shift into a consumer commerce and app platform16:03 How OpenAI’s broad, emergent strategy may converge on app ecosystem19:32 Why consumer AI faces challenges of trust, ease of use and literacy23:23 How to follow Kate and get involved with the Leadership Lab course

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 insights3:15 Applying AI to unify retail data, predict demand, and optimise inventory and sales7:09 Using customer insights to personalise retail experiences and boost basket size9:31 Targeting underserved mid-sized retailers with practical, data-driven AI expansion in UK11:51 Actively driving AI expansion, focusing on practical value for retailers15:41 Scaling AI as a service for retailers, replacing spreadsheets with real-time insights

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 progress1:42 Why Europe lags US and China in AI innovation3:55 Hoe the UK prioritizes growth, pragmatic AI regulation and innovation5:40 Rapid AI outpaces Europe’s complex, fragmented regulations8:40 How Meta uses AI to empower businesses and drive innovation10:50 Hands-on experimentation with accessible AI tools empowers innovation13:23 Why Europe debates AI regulation reform to boost innovation15:47 How Europe risks underutilizing AI’s transformative potential due to regulations

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

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 cities6:45 Creating the Generative AI lab to guide Dublin City Council’s safe adoption9:19 Running workshops to build AI literacy and inclusive decision-making11:40 How the AI lab prioritizes use cases with responsible, agile testing14:14 Award-winning AI projects showcased for public sector transformation15:37 How trust and measurement enable responsible, scalable AI adoption18:23 Sandboxes enable practical AI exploration amid investment uncertainty22:35 How their AI Accountability Lab ensures responsible, fair, socially beneficial AI28:00 ADAPT Centre as a sponsor for the 2025 AI Awards

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 Ireland2:07 Inspired by Web3’s user control and blockchain’s real-world impact6:29 Crafting authentic, audience-focused content expressing clear value propositions9:10 How AI excels at data analysis, but big messages need humanity13:31 AI’s rapid growth is driving soaring data-centre energy demands worldwide20:14 Ireland’s digital growth outpaces its infrastructure, hindered by energy underinvestment23:37 Why Ireland needs smarter energy use and public understanding27:54 How AI optimises energy grids, enabling efficiency, reuse and sustainability33:30 How to connect with Blockchain Ireland or PJH Consulting services

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 burnout2:39 How AI reduces clinicians’ admin burden, restoring focus and job satisfaction4:48 Their Copilot shows how AI improves efficiency, wellbeing and documentation quality7:42 How AI generates clinician-style summaries from transcripts securely in Azure10:31 AI integrates with EPRs securely, ensuring compliance and clinical safety12:53 How Voice-driven AI will streamline workflows, keeping clinicians in control16:02 AI’s real-world benefits boost clinician trust and technology adoption

Today's guest is Gerard Quinn, Vice President of Innovation and Informatics at ICON plc. With over 35 years of experience in clinical research services, ICON is at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionise the clinical trial process. In this episode, Gerard shares invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping the landscape of clinical trials, emphasising the importance of trust, scalability and evidence of value.Topics include:0:00 From pilot purgatory to scalable, data-driven AI deployment6:53 Focusing on delivering measurable, evidence-based, and trusted AI value10:43 Ensuring leadership buy-in through transparent, stepwise AI development15:54 Why AI adoption requires cultural and process change, not just implementation18:33 How AI accelerates tasks, enhances value and improves patient outcomes22:32 Optimizing trial sites, investigators and contract processes efficiently with AI27:23 How AI evolved from novelty to expectation, requiring careful implementation31:07 Managing AI adoption costs requires defined users and evidence of value35:02 Implementing AI requires strict governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance