The Irish Tech News Podcast

Mr. Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, author and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of Bitcoin, blockchain and other digital assets on business and financial markets. Mr. Tapscott is the co-author of the critically acclaimed non-fiction best-seller, Blockchain Revolution, which has been translated into more than 15 languages and has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also the Editor and Co-author of Financial Services Revolution (January 2020). Mr. Tapscott is sought after world-wide for his expertise by business and government audiences. He has delivered over 200 lectures and executive briefings at firms like Goldman Sachs (Talks at GS), Google, Allianz, IBM, Microsoft and Accenture. His TedX talk, “Blockchain is Eating Wall Street” has been viewed over 700,000 times. Mr. Tapscott has also written for The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Globe and Mail, National Post and many other publications.In 2017, Mr. Tapscott co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a global think-tank investigating blockchain strategies, opportunities and use-cases. Previously, Mr. Tapscott was Director of institutional equity sales at Canaccord Genuity. Mr. Tapscott is a graduate of Amherst College (Cum Laude) and is a CFA Charterholder. 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.

In this episode, Shane is joined by Andy Last, CEO of MullenLowe Salt and Author of Business on a Mission: How to Build a Sustainable Brand. The First Edition of the book launched in 2016 and with the second edition launching recently, Andy explains the inspiration behind the book and why he wanted to write a second edition. Andy also talks about the effect the pandemic has had on businesses and their ability to build a sustainable brand, what influence gen z can have on a business and finally, Andy gives his top tips for businesses trying to build a more sustainable brand. About Andy Andy Last co-founded salt, one of the first UK companies to be accredited as a B- Corporation, and has advised businesses for the last 20 years on how they can improve performance by addressing social issues. He has worked since 2006 on Lifebuoy soap’s award-winning social mission, described as the ‘best social program ever’ by David Aaker, Professor Emeritus at the Haas School of Business, Berkeley.  He led the launch of salt Singapore in 2012 and salt’s acquisition by MullenLowe Group in 2017. He is a regular speaker on the role of business in society, at conferences in Europe, America, Asia and Africa and as a visiting lecturer, including for Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership and ESADE Business School in Barcelona. He is a member of the Medinge Group, the Brands with a Conscience Think Tank, and a B-Corp Ambassador Witnessing firsthand the success of Unilever’s life-saving handwashing project in Nairobi, Kenya, Andy saw how Unilever was building its business in Africa by giving it a social mission. He was inspired to write his book, Business on a Mission: How To Build a Sustainable Brand, sharing not just the Lifebuoy story, but the wider story of how business lost and then refound its social purpose and how different organisations have developed social missions, reinforcing the idea that businesses can be both profitable and fulfil a social purpose. The first edition won a bronze medal in the AXIOM Business Book Awards and the second edition of Business on a Mission was published in January 2022, featuring new chapters, interviews and case studies charting the rise of ESG investing, the growing pressures on business from the effects of climate change and demands for social equity, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is available from the publishers, Routledge, at https://www.routledge.com/Business-on-a-Mission-How-to-Build-a-Sustainable-Brand/Last/p/book/9781032009414 and Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Mission-Build-Sustainable-Brand-ebook/dp/B09LX19Z9B. Andy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/saltylast About Shane Shane is currently interning with Irish Tech News. He is in his third year of studying Journalism at NUI Galway where he also studies IT and has an interest in programming and web development.

In this podcast today Melanie Boylan sits down to chat with Dr Benton about Mental Health and how even though we are stepping out of the pandemic, it's not a case we are doing any better.  In our chat she offers her insight on the importance of embracing work-life balance, addressing anxiety in the workplace, recognizing the signs of career burnout and even how to implement mental health awareness in a work setting. Dr Benton introduces us to the new app that has been created that supports its users in building better habits, supportive tactics and reducing overwhelm.  Some great tips in this podcast.  About Dr. Benton: Dr. Sherry Benton,  founder and Chief Science Officer of TAO Connect, is an esteemed  psychologist in both research and practice, and has more than 25 years  of clinical and research experience in counselling and psychology  and college student mental health. Her experience as a director in the  college counselling world revealed a need for a more efficient and  effective way to deliver mental health therapy. She saw students in need  of treatment sit on a waitlist, and by the time  they received services, they may have already lost an entire semester  due to mental health problems. Sherry is Board Certified in counselling Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and she is a  Fellow in the American Psychological Association.  She served as President Emeritus of the American Academy of counselling Psychology and President of the Association of counselling Centre Training Agencies. Dr. Benton has many  professional publications and presentations, particularly related to  college student mental health. The book Dr. Benton co-authored, “College  Student Mental Health: Services and Strategies,”  is published by the National Association of Student Personnel  Administrators and regarded as an important resource in the college counselling arena. About TAO Connect: TAO  Connect is a virtual platform committed to reducing behavioral health disparities by bringing  affordable, effective, and accessible treatment to people who have  limited access. The online program provides therapeutic educational resources for common behavioral health problems using a comprehensive platform of virtual tools for therapists and clients. The tools provide information about client education, interaction, accountability, and progress assessment to facilitate effective results.  TAO’s tools can be used as self-directed, minimally supported help with  peer counsellors or case managers, custom group support, brief  psychotherapy sessions, traditional (50-minute) psychotherapy, or as a transition from inpatient back to the community.

How to Launder Billions in Bitcoin and Hide in Plain Sight - Lessons from the Bitfinex Hack and Mars Stealer Malware Threats Justin Choo - Cabital Justin currently heads the global Compliance function at Cabital, a global cryptocurrency company based in Singapore with business presence in Lithuania, Malaysia and China. He is responsible for global licensing and Compliance risk management initiatives for the company’s cryptocurrency business, and is the point of contact for Compliance matters for the company’s banking partners and venture capital investors.A seasoned Compliance professional with global experience in the crypto, fintech and banking industry, Justin has led successful fintech licensing and registration initiatives in Singapore (Payment Services License) and the European Union. Having held regional Compliance leadership roles in leading fintech firms YouTrip and Airwallex, as well as previously heading the Global AML/CFT Policy & Governance function at United Overseas Bank (UOB), Justin is familiar and conversant with the regulatory requirements on AML/CFT/Sanctions in the APAC region (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia), as well as various financial crime risk management technology solutions.He has, over the years, had regular engagements with regulators, particularly on new Compliance initiatives.  Being one of the first payment services companies licensed under the Payment Services Act, Justin was (when at YouTrip) consulted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) extensively  on key areas of risks that the new law should address when regulating fintech companies. As the lead policymaker for the UOB Group, he represented the bank in the National KYC Utility Project, which was initiated and sponsored by the MAS to align the AML/CFT Compliance policies and workstreams amongst the major banks in Singapore. 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.

What role do cloud solutions play within today’s financial services industry? How has the infrastructure and partnership ecosystem evolved to support the needs of the global market? In order to compete in today’s fast changing world, how can fintechs of all sizes best embrace and accelerate innovation?  In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Bradley chat with Briana Frank and Chris Rosen from IBM about market trends — from the future of work to cybersecurity and data compliance — and how banks and fintechs can adapt to these changing dynamics in order build faster, more securely, and anywhere — across clouds and on-premises.

In this episode, Shane is joined by Mike Weeks, Co-Author of Resilience by Design: How to Survive and Thrive in a Complex and Turbulent World. Throughout the conversation, Mike shares his top tips for eliminating stress from our everyday lives and explains why we often mislabel situations as being stressful. Mike also discusses the work he has done in the past with Frontline Mind, his past experiences in high-pressure situations such as free soloing on rocks, the inspiration behind his writing and finally, he shares a few valuable lessons he has learnt throughout his career that he believes everyone should learn. About Mike Weeks Mike Weeks is a free climber, adventurer, entrepreneur, and coach to elite athletes, military special forces, business executives, and high performers in many fields. He currently advises governments on eco defence and resilience, which is a far cry from famously coaching Jack Osbourne to climb a 1000m wall in the globally broadcast Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie. Twitter: https://twitter.com/imikeweeks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-weeks-aa559819/ Resilience by Design: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Resilience-Design-Survive-Complex-Turbulent/dp/1119794935 About Shane Shane is currently interning with Irish Tech News. He is in his third year of studying Journalism at NUI Galway where he also studies IT and has an interest in programming and web development.

In this conversation between Minter Dial and John Jeffcock, we discuss John's work as CEO at Winmark, how being an officer in the army informed his leadership style, what defines success, the profound importance of governance, ethical frameworks, purpose and much more. More about John Jeffcock: John Jeffcock is Chief Executive of the award winning C-Suite network business Winmark.  As CEO of Winmark he has oversight of 16 C-Suite networks, with 700 multinationals, across 18 countries, including the world leading Chief Sustainability Officer network. He is a former infantry Captain in the British Army, decorated for distinguished service, first Gulf War, and he later ran the Northern Cordon around Sarajevo for the UN, during the war in Bosnia.  He has an MA and MBA, sits on five educational boards and his external work focuses on social mobility. He has written two books of war poetry, proceeds from both going to injured soldier charities.  In 2020 he was commissioned to write a book on the C-Suite by Bloomsbury.  His book The Suite Spot: Reaching, Leading and Delivering the C-Suite is being launched in the UK in January, USA in March and Australia in May 2022. Minter Dial is an itinerant bohemian in search of experiences and interesting people. His mission is to elevate the debate and connect people, dots and ideas. As a metier, he relishes being an energetic speaker on leadership, brand and digital strategy with a specialisation in digital transformation since setting out on his own in 2009. Check out his speaker reel, showing his off- and online speaking credentials. After a bountiful 16-year international career at L’Oréal, including being head of Redken Worldwide and on the Executive Committee worldwide of the L’Oreal Professional Products Division, Minter returned to his entrepreneurial roots to become a thought-leader, author, consultant and professional speaker. He is based out of London and focuses on leadership and transformation.

Hash Code, Google’s flagship team programming competition, is back. and fully virtual. Join developers around the world as they grow their coding skills and work to optimise real Google engineering problems. To find out more about it Ronan talks to Jennifer Petoff Google's Global Director of Site Reliability Engineering Education. Jennifer talks to Ronan about what Hash Code is, how long Hash Code has being going, and how to apply to set up a hub. Jennifer also talks about what hub organisers and the people taking part in Hash Code get out of it, and what are the prizes for the winner. More about Google Hash Code: Hash Code is a team programming competition, organised by Google, for students and professionals around the world. You pick your team and programming language and Google picks an engineering problem for you to solve. This year’s contest kicks off with a Qualification Round, where your team can compete virtually from wherever you’d like, alongside your virtual Hub. Top teams will then be invited to compete from Google’s virtual World Finals.

Marie Poteriaieva fell down the crypto rabbit hole over 5 years ago, progressively realizing how a 9-page Whitepaper could change the world. 3 years ago she quit her job in fashion to dedicate herself to the research on all things blockchain together with her associate. The results of this research took the form of a mindmap easily explaining crypto-related notions, which was published on a newly created d.center <https://d.center/> website. D.Center now is a crypto education company, animating its website with both theoretical content and the analysis of the newest crypto events, as well as providing blockchain-related trainings. However, it has far-going ambitions in bringing crypto knowledge to the masses, and many more cool features are to come. Join the discussion on the future of crypto on D.Center’s pages on <https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcenter> LinkedIn, <https://twitter.com/DCenter_Explore> Twitter or <https://www.facebook.com/d.center.all.things.blockchain> Facebook! 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.

Colin Fitzpatrick is a 20 year veteran of the tech industry having a distinguished career working for companies such as Oracle, Salesforce, HubSpot and Dell, in roles spanning Sales, Marketing, Programs & Management. He has a real passion for people, leading teams and working with high growth businesses. Originally from Ireland but now living in Dubai, Colin has always had a keen interest in the technology space, but has been fascinated by the Crypto space since he first became a Crypto convert in 2015. His other main passion is Music, having been a DJ and club-night organiser for many years - Colin has fantastic energy and enthusiasm with everything he does. 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.