The Irish Tech News Podcast

In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Martyna Lewinska, a seasoned technologist, startup advisor, and mentor. Martyna shares her extensive experience in building tech organizations, supporting founders as a fractional CTO, and launching successful products. We discuss the responsibilities and challenges of being a founder, the importance of execution, and the current landscape of implementing emerging technologies like AI. Martyna shares her insights into how companies can effectively adopt new technologies and the transformative opportunities that exist in financial institutions' use of AI. Tune in for a deep dive into the multifaceted world of technology and entrepreneurship.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:46 Martyna's Background and Journey01:42 Building and Launching Products05:02 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs06:01 Challenges and Misconceptions of Founders10:41 Implementing Emerging Technologies15:01 Fraud Detection and Financial Crime17:58 Cultural Differences in Tech Adoption22:27 Looking Back and Looking Forward 🔥Hot take: Just do it!#AI #Fintech #CTO #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startup **About Martyna Lewinska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martynalewinska/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 

In 2019 I went down to Galway to do a podcast with Black Pug Studio. Six years have passed since that podcast and Tony Moreno ,and Julien Garrigues co-founders of Black Pug Studio contacted me about doing a follow up podcast. So, I did the follow up podcast via Zoom and we had an interesting chat.  Here is the second part of the podcast I did with Tony Moreno ,and Julien Garrigues co-founders Black Pug Studio .Tony and Julien, talk about Eimear Noone, music in video games, choices you make when playing a game and more.More about Black Pug Studio:Black Pug Studio are a dynamic creative agency based in Galway, specialising in first-class web design, unique branding solutions, innovative digital designs, and proficient software and web development. In addition to these, we also make awesome video games.

In this special episode of One Vision, we welcome Stessa Cohen, Jim Perry, and Efi Pylarinou to the show as they celebrate the inception and evolution of the FinTech Book Club. We went back in time to two years ago when a panel at Finovate inspired the creation of the book club, which aims to foster community and disseminate thought leadership through reading and discussion. Our friends share their special moments from the past two years and review some of the impactful books they've read. We also discuss emerging trends in FinTech, including AI and stablecoins. What’s on everyone’s reading list? What to expect at the upcoming Finovate panel on Sept 7th and the next Fintech Book Club LinkedIn Live event on Sept 9th? Tune in now and join the conversation.🔥Hot take: “ These books are all interconnected.”Tune in to Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube for the full conversation. #AI #Fintech #Books #Finovate00:00 Introduction and Special Guests00:58 The Birth of the FinTech Book Club02:45 Building Community Through Books05:04 Impact of Industry-Specific Books09:31 Engaging with Authors and Special Moments17:11 Future Book Club Reads and Industry Trends22:49 Upcoming Finovate and Final Thoughts**About Fintech Book Club: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechbookclub/about/ About Stessa Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stessacohen/ About Jim Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperry/ About Efi Pylarinou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 

In 2019 I went down to Galway to do a podcast with Black Pug Studio. Six years have passed since that podcast and Tony Moreno ,and Julien Garrigues co-founders of Black Pug Studio contacted me about doing a follow up podcast. So, I did the follow up podcast via Zoom and we had an interesting chat.  The podcast is being published in 2 parts.Tony and Julien recap on what they do, Pocket Gamer, Unreal Engine 5, modding, AI, Branding  and more.  More about Black Pug Studio:Black Pug Studio is a dynamic creative agency based in Galway, specialising in first-class web design, unique branding solutions, innovative digital designs, and proficient software and web development. They also make awesome video games too.

With NIS2 compliance deadlines approaching and a growing legal spotlight on cybersecurity across financial services and critical infrastructure, what’s ahead and where might Irish organisations be falling behind.? One person who has a deep knowledge of NIS2 is Dr. Deirdre Leahy, a lecturer in the Law of Cybercrime and Digital Forensics at MTU, and an Irish-qualified solicitor with deep expertise in digital regulation, online consumer protection, and cyber incident law. I recently caught up with Dr Leahy.Dr Leahy talks about her background, academia, NIS2, poor cyber hygiene, the governance aspect of NIS2 and more.More about NIS2:The NIS2 Directive is the EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity which updates the 2016 NIS Directive . It was introduced to strengthen and harmonise cybersecurity across the European Union, and to keep-up with increased digitisation and an evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.Building on measures introduced in the 2016 legislation, and expanding the scope of the cybersecurity rules to new sectors and entities further improves the resilience and incident response capacities of public and private entities, competent authorities, and the EU as a whole.

In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Tony Fish, author of 'Decision Making in Uncertain Times', for a deep dive into the complexities of corporate governance in the age of data and AI. Tony shares his unique perspective on corporate governance, the importance of asking the right questions, and the role of human elements like trust and empathy in technology. As he urged us,  we have to find a way, through love, hope, and faith, to counterbalance everything else that's going on through things which are deeply human. It’s a must-listen (and must-watch) for thinkers, technologists, and business leaders alike.🔥Hot take: “ In our drive for efficiency, we lose efficacy.”Tune in to Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube for the full conversation. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:44 Tony Fish's Writing Journey01:45 Corporate Governance of Data04:16 Open vs. Closed Governance06:43 Challenges in Modern Governance08:19 AI and the Future of Human Agency12:43 Accountability and Security in AI18:05 Asking the Right Questions26:57 The Role of Trust and Empathy**Find Tony Fish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfish/ 🔗About Tony’s book, Decision Making in Uncertain Times: https://a.co/d/5K1XKcM Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/

Dr Sally Anne Hinfey,  VP Legal at SurveyMonkey has over 20 years’ experience in Irish law firms. Dr Hinfey was SurveyMonkey's first legal hire outside the US, and played a vital role in building the EMEA business at its Dublin-based HQ. I recently caught up with Dr Hinfey and had an interesting chat with her.Dr Hinfey talks about her background, what SurveyMonkey does, AI, what are the right questions to ask, Steve Jobs and more. More about SurveyMonkey:SurveyMonkey is a global leader in online surveys and forms. Their fast, intuitive platform empowers people with the insights they need to make decisions quickly and confidently.They provide answers to more than 20 million questions every day, helping organisations of all sizes build products people love, create winning marketing strategies, delight their customers, and cultivate an engaged and happy workforce.

Can AI be a force for good in social care? In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Nima Roohi Sefidmazgi, CEO and Co-Founder of Blooming Health. Nima shares his journey from being an immigrant and data scientist to founding a company aimed at providing comprehensive social care through technology, particularly focusing on the elderly and underserved populations. He talks about the inspiration behind Blooming Health and the broader vision of making social care scalable and equitable, and the importance of balancing technological efficiency with human touch.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:38 Nima's Background and Journey04:08 The Birth of Blooming Health09:41 Challenges and Innovations in Social Care15:39 The Role of AI in Social Care23:07 Balancing Technology and Human Touch33:33 Future of Social Care and Technology**Find Nima Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nima-roohi/details/education/Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ #AI #Innovation #SocialCare #Caregiving #Technology

Strata, Ireland’s leading provider of construction time management and digital construction services, recently released the 2025 Strata Report: Digital Transformation in Construction. Ronan recently caught up with Enda Grimes, the Director and Founder of Strata to find out more about the 2025 Strata Report and digital transformation in the construction sector.Enda talks about his background, what Strata does, the 2025 Strata Report, AI, and more.More about Enda Grimes:Enda Grimes is the Director and Founder of Strata, Ireland’s leading provider of construction time management and digital construction services. At Strata, he leads a specialist engineering team providing expert planning, BIM services, project controls, analytics, 4D visualisation, and delay analysis services.With over 20 years’ experience across all construction sectors both national and global, he previously served as head planner for the €3 billion ESS project in Sweden. He holds an MSc in Engineering and Civil Engineering from UCD and an MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution from King’s College London.

In this new episode of One Vision Podcast, we welcome Dr. Maryam Ashoori, VP of Product and Engineering at IBM. We discuss Maryam’s journey into AI and delve into the ethical considerations companies should prioritize when building AI systems, emphasizing data quality and the impact on society. Maryam shares insights on the misconceptions about AI and offers guidance for the next generation. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the responsible implementation and future potential of AI technology.00:00 Introduction 01:22 Journey into AI05:01 Importance of ethics and responsibility in AI development13:30 Common misconceptions 18:14 Advice for organizations implementing AI22:29 Future applications of AI26:29 Advice for the next generationHot takes: 🔥  ”There is less attention to the problems and how technology can solve it, versus AI is here, we want it. Whoever gets it, it solves their problems and they move on. I think this is the biggest misconception.” 🔥 “No matter what our role is in the industry today, it's gonna evolve, and I think we should be open into where it's evolving to.”#AI #Data #Ethics #FutureOfWork #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Leadership **Find Dr. Maryam Ashoori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashoori/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗 My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗 About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/