The Irish Tech News Podcast

In this podcast Melanie Boylan speaks with Chris Kelly of EasyGo about how the Irish mindset has shifted over the last few years. We hear how local councils, hotels and workplaces are embracing this change. Listen in for some myth busting chat! Chris Kelly is a visionary entrepreneur and the co-founder of EasyGo, a cutting-edge transportation technology company based in Kildare. With a passion for sustainable mobility and a deep understanding of the evolving transportation landscape, Chris has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to e-mobility challenges for the last eight years.   Chris' journey in e-mobility began with his keen interest in sustainable urban and smart city solutions. He quickly recognised the need for a more efficient and eco-friendly approach to transportation, and together with his co-founders, he launched EasyGo. Under his leadership, EasyGo has become a leading player in the transportation sector, offering seamless and sustainable mobility solutions through its innovative app-based platform. With a track record of success in developing and implementing disruptive transportation technologies, Chris has become a recognised thought leader in the industry. Beyond his work with EasyGo, Chris is also a sought-after speaker on topics related to sustainable mobility, smart cities, and clean technologies. He is committed to driving positive change in the transportation industry and advocating for environmentally responsible solutions that make a meaningful impact on the world.

In today's Podcast Melanie Boylan welcomes back Tom McCarthy as he brings us up to speed with the latest on Motiv Space Systems work with NASA's upcoming Artemis Project. When they last spoke in 2021, they were chatting about Space Robots and Space Debris! Tom McCarthy is the Vice President of Business Development and Co-Founder of Motiv Space Systems.  In his role, he focuses on developing novel, robust, and reliable motion control and robotic-centric applications for space to support future science and exploration missions.  He has more than 25 years of industry experience, including 11 years at JPL as an electronics engineer, designing computing and controls architectures for rovers and robotic systems for extreme environments. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the University of Notre Dame. NASA's Artemis Programme COLDArm

Since the pandemic in 2020, digital transformation has been adopted by a lot of businesses as remote and hybrid working became the norm. So, how does a business go about doing this?  A good example of this is when Dublin-based  ALS Identify recently replaced their legacy comms system with a new Rainbow UC system from Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. Ronan talks to Taj Ginda, Channel Sales Manager at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Pat Phibbs, General Manager ALS Identity about the steps taken in ALS Identify’s digital transformation..Taj and Pat explain why ALS Identify replaced their legacy comms system and how Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise installed a new Rainbow UC system to replace it. More about Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise makes everything connect by delivering technology that works for you. Their vision is to deliver the customised technology experiences their customers need. Their mission is to make everything connect by delivering digital age networking, communications and cloud solutions with services tailored for their customers business success. In the Cloud. On Premises. Hybrid.

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? GUEST:  Josh Bernoff HOSTS:  Rob Tercek and Brian Solis DESCRIPTION:Josh Bernoff’s entire career as an analyst and author has been focused on the future. In this episode The Futurists discuss forecasting: What is the difference between strategic insight and tactical decisions? Why is is so difficult to predict the timing of forecasts? Why organizations have a bias towards the status quo, and why futurists have a bias towards change. Josh explains how summarizing "What It Means" can bring a liberating clarity to forecasts and strategic plans. 

#Latam #fintech #innovation #AI #invoicing #data #supplychain in this episode Dr. Efi Pylarinou talks toDescription: Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, an AI academic who has collaborated extensively with AI luminary Andrew Ng and has hands-on Fintech experience, discusses one of Latin America`s leading innovation in data and fintech. A captivating discussion on electronic invoicing and supply chain finance which is years ahead in Latam. Closing with an insightful discussion around the mind-shift required to unlock value in financial services and leverage the advancements in training AI models. Dr. Alejandro Betancourt https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrobt/ is a distinguished leader in Artificial Intelligence and Data, with a particularly impactful contribution to the Fintech sector. He earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Environments and holds degrees in Applied Mathematics, giving him a unique blend of technical expertise and theoretical acumen. As the Chief Data Officer of KLYM, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's data strategy, driving its expansion across Latin America, and paving the way for innovative financial solutions. His work encompasses the full data lifecycle, from acquisition and engineering to insightful application via data science and business intelligence tools.Beyond his executive role, Dr. Betancourt is deeply involved in the AI community, with collaborations with AI luminary Andrew Ng and over 20 published articles in top-tier journals. Yet, his approach remains grounded and community-oriented. He believes in the power of collaborative effort to advance technology and is keen to explore potential collaborations, creating a synergy that fuels AI innovation and its practical implementation. His vision is to continue unlocking the potential of AI and data systems, paving the way for their transformative impact in the Fintech industry and beyond. Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Much has been written about AI and the future of work. And there is plenty of hype that resembles more like a comic book than reality. How will this powerful emerging technology impact our day-to-day lives, and is our education system able to equip young people with the skillsets they need to be successful in this future world? In this episode of One Vision (where Theo meets Theo), Theo chats with Theo Priestley, futurist, keynote speaker, and author of 'The Future Starts Now', on the confluence of web3, artificial intelligence, and metaverse and what will be needed to make virtual communities successful.  

One of the issues with launching and maintaining brand campaigns on social media is the URL’s that are used. When shortened customised links are used they can be harder to maintain and manage. With Rebrandly, this is not an issue a their market leading link management platform allows users to brand and shorten custom URLs. Ronan talks to Nataly Rebrandly’s new Chief Growth Officer. Nataly talks about her background, what Rebrandly does, what makes Rebrandly different and more. More about Rebrandly: Rebrandly is the market leading link management platform that allows users to brand and shorten custom URLs. Rebrandly helps companies of all sizes securely manage and measure their link engagement, increase brand awareness, improve conversion rates, and track advanced analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in the US, with offices in Rome and Dublin. Rebrandly serves millions of users and global brands worldwide, including Versace, Toyota, and PayPal.

An Asian Perspective on CBDCs & Cross-border Payments In this episode Dr. Efi Pylarinou talks to Dr Oriol Caudevilla, an honorary fellow at the Asian Institute of International Financial Law at the University of Hong Kong and a board director at the Global Impact FinTech Forum, about his research on the Digital Yuan and Cross-border payments, and CBDCs in the East.Description: A conversation with Dr Oriol Caudevilla, an important Fintech voice and a CBDC researcher.  Dr Oriol Caudevilla is an influential voice in the fintech area. He is an honorary fellow at the Asian Institute of International Financial Law at the University of Hong Kong and a board director at the Global Impact FinTech Forum. He is also a well-known international speaker on central bank digital currencies and blockchain.More information about Oriol and his works are available at his website: www.oriolcaudevilla.com and LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oriolcaudevilla/  Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Jim Rutt solves complex future problems by taking action. When we say complex, we mean very complex!. A pioneer of networked society since 1980, Jim launched the world’s first online community, and later led Network Solutions and the Santa Fe Institute. In this episode of the Futurists, the discussion moves fluidly from theory to practice as Jim explains his Game B initiative with colorful language and fresh insight. Topics include: complexity science, applied artificial intelligence, the importance of the number zero, the failures of governance mechanisms, the doom loop of money-on-money return, and why we need a system that is focused on optimizing human wellbeing within planetary limits. 

As clients look to consolidate their assets and relationships, what roles do community banks and credit unions play? Can technology be leveraged in a thoughtful way to help these financial institutions create and extend a broader set of solutions to their communities? When smartphones become wallets, who will be there to help consumers establish good financial habits and attain more secure financial well-being for the long term? In this week’s One Vision, Theo chats with digital wealth pioneer Margaret Hartigan, on her experience as a financial advisor during the dotcom era to the financial crisis, her journey across the country and the past decade as a startup founder, and on the future of banking and wealth management. If you are curious about the role that fintechs, banks, and big techs will play in wealth management, this is a must-listen episode for you.