The Irish Tech News Podcast

On July 11th, leaders gathered at the NATO summit to discuss the most complex and unpredictable security environment since the Cold War.   As Russia launches the first cyberwar we have ever seen, barraging Ukraine and other Eastern European countries with cyberattacks, NATO countries need to work together to root out intruders from allied networks. Initiatives like the US’s Hunt Forward missions are designed to take the fight to the adversary. Ronan talks to Ross Brewer the CRO of SimSpace about this and more. Ross talks about his background, what SimSpace does, the WannaCry virus, cyberwar, Hunt Forward Teams  and more.  More about SimSpace: Founded in 2015 by experts from the U.S. Cyber Command and MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory, SimSpace combines the highest-fidelity, military-grade cyber ranges and training content with unique user and adversary emulation techniques. By providing team and individual training exercises, attack simulations, mission rehearsals, and product evaluations that leverage its cyber range, the SimSpace Cyber Force Platform delivers quantitative and actionable insights into how an organisation can protect critical assets against cyber threats. SimSpace prepares individuals, teams and leaders for continued success against ever-evolving adversaries.

TITLE:Storytelling SuperpowersHOSTS:Rob Tercek and Brian SolisGUEST:Michael MargolisDESCRIPTION:Michael Margolis, founder and CEO of Storied, is an expert in constructing intentional narratives about the future. The stories Michael tells are not about people but, rather, about products and technology. He has developed a unique approach to navigating digital transformation and change management. This inspiring and provocative episode covers a broad range of topics including the fundamental human need for narrative structure in industry, politics, technology, mass media, machine intelligence, and more. Michael reveals the hidden dynamics of narrative structure that frame our understanding of the world and our shared perception of reality. 

Healthcare costs in the U.S. are skyrocketing. According to a recent study, 66.5 percent of all bankruptcies were tied to medical issues — either because of high costs for care or time out of work. Nearly 4 in 10 Americans lack enough money to cover a $400 emergency expense, let alone thousands of dollars of unexpected medical bills. It is no wonder that the majority of Americans are behind on saving for retirement and we are hearing more stories of people that need others to crowdfund their retirement. .  In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Neeraj Mathur, Founder and CEO of Savings Oak, on retirement readiness and his personal mission to innovate for the 99 percent, so that they too can have a chance to invest and secure their future. 

On June 27th, FOSI hosted its annual European Forum at the Google Safety Engineering Center in Dublin, Ireland. This event, titled “Regulating and Innovating Online Safety,” featured top representatives across industry, government, academia, and the charity sector as they debated the implications of current and pending global legislation, best practices surrounding AI, digital wellbeing, and more.  One of the speakers was Matt Soeth, Head of Trust & Safety at Spectrum Labs AI and I spoke to him. Matt Spoke to me about what he  did at TikTok, his panel discussion at FOSI, AI and more. More about Matt Soeth, Head of Trust & Safety at Spectrum Labs AI: Matt serves as Head of Trust & Safety at Spectrum Labs AI content moderation tech company Launched  #TSCollective with 700+ executives from leading tech cos addressing T&S issues. Advisor, All Tech is Human for Responsible Tech. Former member, Global Trust & Safety Team @ TikTok Co-Founder #ICANHELP where he worked to grow the vision and resources of the nonprofit. Co-creator of #Digital4Good, an annual event celebrating tech-savvy social impact youth. Former educator for 15 years supporting youth using tech, creating policy and resources for online safety in schools. 

AI researcher Monica Anderson guides the Futurists beyond first principles to the zeroth level of science, which is epistemology.  Monica argues that science suffers from a kind of cognitive dissonance, replying upon a reductionist approach instead of holistic principles. In this episode, Monica explains why: AI alignment is trivial; malevolent behavior must be intentionally programmed; all problem-solving methodologies break down into two categories; complex problems differ from complicated problems; small syntax models outperform large language models; AI may be more impartial than a jury in court; AI will be required for licensed professions; home-schooled AI will be trained on your home computer; and a lot more.

In this episode Dr. Efi Pylarinou talks to Rainy Gill, VP of Marketing at efinancialcareers about the inaugural 2023 report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)A discussion on the essential strategies and key best practices outlined in the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report 2023, published incollaboration between eFinancialCareers and The Cee-Suite, a leadingdiversity equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy.https://www.efinancialcareers.comRainy Gill https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainygill/ is the VP of Marketing at eFinancialCareers and is atraditionally trained marketer having graduated with both BA and Master’sdegree in Marketing. Rainy also holds over 20 years of marketing experiencewithin various industries including 14 years in the Financial Servicespublishing industry, where she was Head of Product Marketing for the FinancialRisk Management and Trading Technology division at Incisive Media. Rainy’srecent role saw her leading the European marketing function for the Consultingdivision of Kantar. Rainy is passionate about supporting diversity, equality and inclusionprograms. 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

What is the responsibility of the financial services industry — and as a society — when it comes to sustainability? With almost $40 trillion in assets under management, is sustainable investing truly as green as we are led to believe?  In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Hannah Duncan — the candid and powerful blogger of the year — on green gap and using technology for good. We are not all powerless, and we can do something to help change the trajectory of the future of the planet. After all, what’s more important than safeguarding our home? It’s beyond time to re-calibrate our risks and be the voice of the voiceless. It is our collective responsibility.

EY Ireland recently announced the launch of its Managed Cyber Security Service, specifically tailored to support Irish SMEs and other businesses to defend against cyber security threats and attacks. The new EY offering is designed to help reduce the cost and expertise barriers preventing many organisations from addressing their urgent cyber security needs. I talk to Puneet Kukreja, EY Ireland Cyber Lead about the human element,  Cyber hygiene, the elastic perimeter, understanding risk, two eggs in a basket, assumed breech mindset, secure landing zone and native cloud. More about Puneet Kukreja: Puneet has 25 years’ plus experience in cybersecurity having worked in specialist cyber roles for a range of different organisations in the APAC region including National Australia Bank, the Victorian regional government of Australia, and Deloitte APAC before joining EY Ireland last year.

Much has been written about the myriad of payment methods for consumers in the past few years. But not enough has been done to help them manage the increasingly complex landscape of bill pay. Enter Cushion, a fintech company that acts as a one-stop shop for recurring expenses, giving consumers more visibility and control over their bills, including Buy Now, Pay Later. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Barb chat with Paul Kesserwani, Founder and CEO of Cushion, on building new payment rails, fundraising, complexity of building a BNPL aggregator, and the future of AI and automation.

Recording artist Imogen Heap incorporates advanced technology in her music and live performances. On this episode of The Futurists, Imogen describes her creative process and explains how she improvises with emerging techn to achieve spontaneous artistic breakthroughs in composition, collaboration and live shows, including her digital twin “Mogen”, an AI-personality. Topics discussed in this episode: haptics, generative AI music, the future of live interaction and participatory media, procrastination and inspiration, geolocating songs, blockchain for music metadata, how fans and artists can collaborate with artificial intelligence. More about the hosts Robert Tercek is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and educator focused on the process of dematerialization and innovation. In his professional capacity, Mr. Tercek is a seasoned business executive with deep expertise in digital media and internet services. He is a prolific creator of interactive programs and products. He has designed and launched successful consumer experiences on every digital platform, including digital television, game consoles, broadband Internet, and mobile networks. In 2021, Mr. Tercek was recognized as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Media Excellence Awards for his leadership in designing and launching COVID SMART™, an interactive training program designed to keep workers safe on the job during the pandemic. Brett King is a world-renowned entrepreneur, futurist, speaker, international bestselling author, and media personality. China’s President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane on the topic of Artificial Intelligence in his 2018 national address; the same book that was listed as a Top 10 non-fiction book in North America. In 2019 his book Bank 4.0 was awarded the Top Book by a Foreign Author in Russia for that year.