The Irish Tech News Podcast

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.

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.