The Irish Tech News Podcast

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/

What if one could prepare their business for a future that doesn’t exist yet? With technology evolving at an exceedingly fast pace and AI gaining momentum over the past few years, businesses are having to adjust on the fly or risk being left behind. However, one company, is helping business leaders and CEOs prepare for these technological advancements. That company is Singularity University and I recently caught up with Aaron Vaccaro, the president of Singularity UniversityAaron talks about his background, what the Singularity University does, shifting peoples mindsets, generative AI tools, biological computing and more.More about Singularity University:Since its founding in 2008, Singularity University (SU) has hosted programs and experiences designed for professionals seeking to transform their organisations through exponential technology education and new mindsets. All participants leave their SU experience with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to prepare for the future of tech.With over 100 experts in various fields who present and speak at SU events around the world, attendees are privileged to the insights of the world of tech, biotech, and more. Among those discussions, they even discuss the endless possibilities of the future, and what leaders and businesses can expect five, even ten years down the road.With a great backing of investors such as the WestRiver Group,Globant AI Powerhouse, Silicon Valley Bank, and Anima Educacao, SU has earned the support of some of the tech industry's largest names across borders. Notably, since its founding, Google and NASA have been among the companies to support SU and its endeavors.

In this new episode of One Vision, we chat with Simon Kemp, Founder of Kepios, also known for his comprehensive reports on the digital world via DataReportal. Simon shares the evolution of his work over 15 years, highlighting key insights into digital adoption trends across different countries and demographics. From the rise of mobile internet in Japan to the significant shifts in YouTube's user demographics, the conversation delves into how cultural nuances influence digital behaviors. We also talk about the future potential and challenges of AI technologies, and the importance of enabling innovation that is actually useful for people’s everyday lives. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, technology innovation, and the digital ecosystem.📍”Culture is the most important driver of technical behavior … The human comes before the digital.”00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome: Simon Kemp01:25 The Evolution of Digital Reports05:58 Demographic Insights and Digital Trends13:33 Challenges in the Digital Information Ecosystem21:40 Global Digital Behaviors and Surprising Trends25:54 Cultural Influences on Digital Behavior28:55 Understanding Global Diversity33:17 The AI Hype and Its Real Impact41:39 Future Trends and Predictions46:46 Concluding Thoughts **Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/ 🔗The latest Digital 2025 July Global Statshot Report via DataReportal: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2025-july-global-statshot   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 #Culture #Data #Digital #Mobile #Podcast #Innovation #Trends

Modern technology has changed recruitment, especially with AI and to get an insight into this I spoke to Robby Perdue, Senior Director of Product with Greenhouse an American tech company that provides recruiting software as a service.Robby talks about his background, what Greenhouse does, AI, the future plans of Greenhouse and more.More about Robby:Robby is a Senior Director of Product at Greenhouse, where he has worked for nearly nine years. Previously the lead for enterprise customer success, he now oversees the teams that work on the core of Greenhouse Recruiting. Based in GH Europe headquarters, he ensures the global needs of our customers continue to drive our product road map. He's also a contributor to Geekadelphia (RIP), co-organiser of the Philadelphia Geek Awards, and co-founder of Forge Conference.

Danny Jenkins is at the forefront of preventing cyberattacks, and his company Threatlocker secures millions of endpoints with 99% protection from breaches. His visionary approach to cybersecurity provides invaluable insights on emerging cyber threats, from cybergangs and phishing/deepfakes to vulnerabilities in supply chains and IoT, revolutionising cybersecurity as we know it. Danny was recently in Dublin speaking at Kaseya DattoCon and I caught up with him.Danny talks about his background, Zero Trust, legacy software and more.More about Danny Jenkins:Danny Jenkins is the CEO & Co-Founder of ThreatLocker, an Orlando-based cybersecurity firm providing zero-trust endpoint security. Danny is a leading expert in cybersecurity with over two decades of experience in building and securing corporate networks, including many roles on red teams and blue teams. He is dedicated to educating industry professionals about the latest cyber threats and frequently speaks on the topics of ransomware, zero trust, and zero-day vulnerabilities.Before taking the reins at ThreatLocker, Danny co-founded MXSweep, a global provider of email and internet security SaaS applications based in Dublin, Ireland, that sold exclusively through the channel. MXSweep later went on to be sold to J2.. Danny was also the CEO at Sirrustec, specialising in white labeled channel delivered email security. Sirrustec Sold to Censornet in 2014

In this new episode of One Vision Podcast, the incredible Sophie Guibaud shares her startup journey from digital banking and embedded finance to cryptocurrency, and her latest venture with Martyna Lewinska. Unsure about entrepreneurship? Looking to power up your career or personal life? This episode is a must-listen for you —and Sophie’s enthusiasm and sense of curiosity is contagious. #AI #Fintech #FinancialServcies #Startup #Entrepreneurship 

During the recent Dublin Tech Summit, I recorded a series of podcasts. In my third podcast I spoke with Shane Mann the CEO of Tranzaura and one of the Dublin Tech Summit speakers.Shane talks about his background, IT, AI, Holyhead and more.More about Shane Mann:Shane Mann is CEO of Tranzaura, a Limerick-based leading fleet management company. A thought leader in the fleet management and logistics industry, Shane has been featured in The Irish Times, RTE, the BBC, Virgin Media News, The Business Post, among others.Shane joined Tranzaura from Cook Medical in 2015 and quickly transformed the company’s product offerings through his out-of-the-box thinking and expertise in product development. Shane has been instrumental in reinvigorating Tranzaura’s branding, marketing and sales operations, and now leads all critical aspects of the company, including product development, operations, marketing, and customer care, to drive the business forward in fleet intelligence.