The Irish Tech News Podcast

Eco Entrepreneur and Climate Campaigner, Dale Vince, OBE There’s a saying that goes, ‘don’t meet your heroes as they may disappoint’, well I pleased to say this wasn’t the case when I spoke to green entrepreneur, Dale Vince, OBE for this episode for Irish Tech News  Dale is one a what I would call a conscious CEO, where his work focuses on three key areas – energy, transport, and food. In 1995 he launched Ecotricity, the world’s first green energy company, which today, powers around 200,000 homes and businesses across the UK with renewable energy from the wind and sun. Dale also owns Devil’s Kitchen, which makes vegan school dinners, and his latest business, Skydiamond creates lab grown diamonds from the wind, rain and sun.  If that wasn’t enough, Dale is Chairman and owner of Forest Green Rovers recognised by FIFA as the “world’s greenest football club” and became a United Nations Climate Champion in 2018.  He launched his first book, Manifesto in 2020, and is Executive Producer of the Netflix Original documentary, Seaspiracy.  In this interview, criss-cross a range of issues from the increase of energy prices in the UK, to how can we make oil companies more accountable, politics, COP26 that took place in Glasgow last year, to veganism, and of course the Netflix success Seaspiracy, which Dale produced. We also have some light-hearted banter about ‘lentils and sandal’ and where he wears his underpants…intrigued, well you will have to tune in! At the end I had to ask Dale, that burning question, of what’s next for him, and his answer might surprise you and give you that little bit of hope for a better tomorrow. On 29 April, Dale is one of the speakers, at the GEI 14 conference in London, which is a partnership with not-for-profit sustainability specialists A Greener Festival and the International Live Music Conference, the world’s leading platform for the touring and festival sectors. Dale will be on a panel discussion, looking at the energy and transport sectors that will play a key role in the fight against the climate crisis, which will impact live music and events significantly in coming years.

Dark Social: Understanding the Darker side of Work, personality, and social media Ian MacRae is the author of six books, the most recent of which is Dark Social. He is a work psychologist, consultant, speaker, and author who writes about a variety of psychology and workplace topics. We’ve all heard of the dark web, but what about dark social, where expressing yourself becomes difficult and interacting with people in our workplaces brings fear. Ian discusses how this affects workplaces and work ethic in businesses. His previous books looked at the positive aspects of leadership and what a leader should look. Dark social is a continuation of those subjects delving into what happens behind the veil of our workplaces, personality, and social media.

During the pandemic we have seen a greater usage of cloud infrastructure. This, has resulted in a greater usage of broadband as remote working became part of how businesses operated. As we use the cloud more we rely more on data data driven strategies which can increase security risks. Ronan talks to Eoin O’Reilly, EY Ireland Assurance Partner and Head of Data Analytics about this and more. Eoin talks about his background, cloud usage, the security risks with data driven strategies, data centres, and his views on the National Development Plan More about Eoin O’Reilly: Eoin O’Reilly, is EY Ireland Assurance Partner and Head of Data Analytics. He focuses on providing consulting and assurance services to listed, multinational, Government and large private companies, and is responsible for driving the growth of EY Ireland’s Data Analytics practice. In his role, he helps organisations design and deliver data-driven strategies to help grow revenues, optimise cost and manage risk. He also has deep experience delivering analytics and AI projects including reporting and visualisation, predictive analytics, simulation modelling, machine learning and text/image processing.

Minter Dial interviews Michele Nevarez  Michele Nevarez is Founder and creator of the Beyond EI suite of Coaching and Training programs, Michele’s vision is to democratize EI as a means of igniting personal and global agency. This driving force for Michele is at the core of how our programs translate EI from theory to a powerful and practical vehicle for meaningful transformation and lasting habit change. Michele brings 25+ years of executive leadership experience working for industry leaders in healthcare, investment management, management consulting, and manufacturing. A founding member of Rangjung Yeshe Institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Michele has practiced mindfulness-based training for 27+ years. Michele received a B.A. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College and a Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. In Beyond Emotional Intelligence, renowned educator and leadership expert S. Michele Nevarez delivers a powerful guide to building ingrained mental habits to help us achieve desired outcomes, improve our relationships, and live in alignment with our values. The 12 Self-Discoveries discussed in the book provide clues and insights into who we are and what motivates our decisions and behaviours. Functioning as an internal barometer for our emotional and mental habits, they provide a clear path to uncover and work with our cognitive patterns and tendencies of action and reaction. Beyond Emotional Intelligence is the perfect guide for anyone interested in self-discovery and growth. Readers will discover how concealed thought patterns influence life, relationships, and goals, and how to build emotional intelligence by recognising your reactions and perceptions for what they are: changeable. Containing proven methods for influencing your outcomes, decluttering your mind, and shifting your own awareness to a more positive, productive place, Beyond Emotional Intelligence offers a solid foundation from which readers can begin to build mental habits that will serve them, their family, colleagues, and friends as they work together to achieve their goals. Minter Dial is a professional speaker, elevator and a multiple award-winning author, specialized in leadership, branding and transformation. An agent of change, he's a three- time entrepreneur who has exercised twelve different métiers and moved country fifteen times. Minter's core career stint of 16 years was spent as a top executive at L’Oréal, where he was a member of the worldwide Executive Committee for the Professional Products Division. He’s author of the award-winning WWII story, The Last Ring Home (documentary film and biographical book, 2016) as well as two prize-winning business books, Futureproof (2017) and Heartificial Empathy (2019).  His latest book on leadership, You Lead, How being yourself makes you a better leader (Kogan Page) came out in January 2021. His newest project is being published weekly on Dialogos, Fostering More Meaningful Conversations via Substack. He’s been host of the Minter Dialogue weekly podcast since 2010. He is passionate about the Grateful Dead, Padel Tennis, languages and generating meaningful conversations. @mdial / minterdial.com

Prior to his role as Director of Blockchain Intelligence at Crystal Blockchain, Nick spent 12 years as a senior analyst working for the British Government followed by four years as an analyst in Threat Intelligence and Cyber Security, finally working as a compliance officer for an Over The Counter cryptocurrency trading desk. Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies. Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil’s experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual. With over one hundred podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry. Jamil’s primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

Jamil chats with Demian Klenk As a lifelong globe trotter and adventurer, Demian has lived a unique lifestyle that afforded him the time to become the knowledgeable expert he is today. As an autodidact, he has spent the last 10 years becoming obsessively engulf in crypto and fintech from trading to market theory. It was when he first saw the voting prototypes on the Ethereum platform, he knew how profound blockchain is as a bridge to a better tomorrow. After he focused all his attention into researching the most potent transformational applications, he saw the clearest path to leveraging his knowledge and a desire to create good for the world. Since 2020 he has lived, breathed and slept the carbon markets. He coined the phrase ¨regenerative tokenomics¨ in his economic theorem outlining the potential of distributed ledger technology to transform capital market reserves to Neo-agaraian revenue models . His company 6c-index is at the forefront between ESG and blockchain, helping to redefine carbon as investment and a solution to combat climate change. Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies. Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil’s experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual. With over one hundred podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry. Jamil’s primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

During the pandemic connectivity was very important and 5G came of age as it was rolled out. How easy was it to do this? One of the telecoms company’s rolling out 5G was Three and how did they cope with the roll out and the increased usage of their network courtesy of hybrid and remote working? Ronan talks to Declan Gaffney, Director of RAN at Three Ireland about this and more. Declan talks about his background, the benefits of 5G, the future of 5G and if Three is planning for 6G. Declan also talks about rolling out 5G during a pandemic and how the pandemic affected Three Ireland and their customers. More about 5G: 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology, providing higher speeds, lower latency and greater capacity than 4G LTE networks. 5G is being used more and more to power IoT devices, smart cities, and remote working. With speeds of over 1 GB per second streaming services, it is the perfect match for streaming services and online gaming. You also don’t have to worry about latency as numerous devices can connect to the same network.

David “Oz” Osterczy is a multi-award winning abstract visual artist described as a “digital impressionist.” Displaying from New York to Los Angeles, Oz has brought joy and creativity to the masses for over a decade. His unique visual interpretations of nature stand out and elicit questions and curiosity from patrons and clients. Whether creating large installations for corporate buildings or selling a single print at a Comicon or art stroll, Oz is always prepared with a sarcastic wit and a big smile for all who engage him in conversation. During the Covid-19 protocols of 2020 Oz shifted all work to online. After repeatedly being asked “how do you do that?” pertaining to his abstracts, Oz realized that people truly wanted to know “how he does that” and began to teach free online courses in Digital Abstract Art creation to give back to a society hungry for beauty and community. “I am of service to mankind, and I serve with my creations” is his credo. “My art is unique in several ways. First it is infused with Reiki healing energy to not just be a joy for your senses, but to heal you mind, body, and soul. And I can match any color, any pattern to produce a perfect match for any space, anywhere!” Oz has won several awards for his service to mankind that have nothing to do with art. When need or disaster strike, Oz shows up. After Hurricane Sandy on the east coast in 2012, Oz volunteered for 20 straight months of weekends to gut and rebuild hundreds of homes in New York and New Jersey. He flew down to Texas after Hurricane Harvey to assist along the Texas/Louisiana border and Houston. And when hungry children are in need, Oz delivers food backpacks to schools so that the kids can eat over the weekends. If you are a decision maker in need of unique, abstract art, Oz will guide you to a joyful direction. His dream contacts are interior designers that deal with high net-worth clients, or anyone in the position to display his artwork in large commercial spaces.

In this Podcast, Diana Paiva is joined by Breandán Goss, European Accelerator Manager at Tangent, Trinity College Dublin. Breandán Goss is also the lead partner on the Circular Cities ClimAccelarator. Goss talks about the Climaccelerator sustainable goals and about the programme application, which is looking for talented entrepreneurs to foster the circular economy in urban areas. Goss also explains urban challenges and how ClimAccelarator is working to build a better sustainable environment. Breandán Goss Breandán is the European Accelerator Manager with Tangent, Trinity College’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. He is the lead partner on the Circular Cities ClimAccelerator, a pan-European programme funded by EIT Climate KIC supporting 15 start-up companies each attempting to scale their circular economy propositions. Breandán has over 25 years of entrepreneurial and investment experience built on a firm grounding in public administration, having begun his career with the European Commission in Brussels. About Diana Paiva Diana is currently interning with Irish Tech News. She graduated from Birkbeck University, with a degree in modern languages and she is currently doing a master's in Journalism at the University of Roehampton. She has an interest in technology and the environment.

Artificial intelligence is embedded in almost every aspect of our lives, from financial services to healthcare, retail, and beyond, and will play an increasingly important role in everything we do and what we create. But we have merely scratched the surface of what the technology can deliver; ample opportunities exist for us to build solutions that can work together with humans and help us make better decisions, especially for high-stake use cases where human emotions play an important role. In this episode of One Vision, Theo chats with Francesca Rossi, IBM fellow and IBM AI Ethics Global Leader, on the foundational properties for AI ethics and putting the principles into action. https://ibm.co/3DB8F4w