

The Irish Tech News Podcast
Irish Tech News
Irish Tech News are Ireland's number one online tech publication and often Ireland's number one tech podcast too.
We aim to cover innovation, entrepreneurs, startups, green tech, clean tech and tech for good that aims to help the planet.
If you have a good story drop us a line.
We aim to cover innovation, entrepreneurs, startups, green tech, clean tech and tech for good that aims to help the planet.
If you have a good story drop us a line.
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Nov 27, 2021 • 27min
Virtual Reality Gaming, Crypto Insights from Miami, Jonathan Ovadia, AEXLab
Jamil catches up with all things crypto, VR gaming and the metaverse
Virtual Reality Gaming and Community Building in the Metaverse , and Crypto Insights from Miami, with Jonathan Ovadia at AEXLab
Jonathan Ovadia, a virtual reality evangelist and gamer brings his background in finance and development to AEXLAB. Piqued by the new convergence of virtual reality and virtual social spaces, Jonathan sees the metaverse as the next phase of technology for society. Jonathan holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of Miami.AEXLab.com
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 ninety 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.

Nov 26, 2021 • 39min
The latest Bitcoin Insights, including Taproot, Lightning Network News, and Inflation, with Peter Nagle at Bitcove
Jamil catches up with Peter Nagel to learn more about Irish company Bitcove and their work.
Peter has a background in Law and is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Bitcove. Peter first discovered Bitcoin in 2013 and has been working in the industry since 2014. Peter is a big believer in Bitcoin and the transformative power of cryptocurrencies among a number of different verticals. Peters work with Bitcove aims to unlock the next wave of crypto users as they strive to make crypto secure and accessible for all.
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 ninety 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.

Nov 25, 2021 • 29min
The double-edged sword of big fintechs
In a world where billionaires are planning space travel while millions are struggling with extreme poverty; in a society where it would take 268 years to close the Economic Participation and Opportunity Gap and women in 72 countries are not allowed to get a bank account, how can we improve the well-being of those who have been left behind?
In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Bradley spoke with Sofie Blakstad, two-time author of "Why Change" and "Fintech Revolution: Universal Inclusion in the New Financial Ecosystem", and Founder and CEO of hiveonline, on building sustainable digital finance for the next billion.

Nov 25, 2021 • 37min
How to rate Celebrity NFTs, insights with Joey Dunne, aka LeDrop WithCheese
How Quentin Tarantino' 'Pulp Fiction' Inspired this U.S. Army Veteran to create a Celebrity NFT and Metaverse Collectible and Consulting Business
Joey Dunne is currently fully immersed in the Metaverse by manufacturing, buying and selling NFT’s(Non-Fungible Tokens) as an anonymous artist, a self-proclaimed expert Celebrity NFT drop blogger named LeDrop WithCheese, and a trader of cryptocurrencies.
Joey owns a massive NFT collection across dozens of blockchains and is a partner in a Metaverse company with David Seidman, ESQ, named Fake Himbos, LLC. Together, they specialize in Metaverse onboarding and monetization for artist/director/musician/celebrity clients.
LeDrop WithCheese is a blog writer and NFT artist who rates Celebrity NFT drops in advance of their releases, with honest reviews distributed across these channels: LeDropWithCheese.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok and Giphy.
Previously, Joey Dunne was featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune and on Prime Time with Brian Williams for his Christmas Sweater Depot company (2011-2015) based out of Chicago that featured 2 storefronts and an online shop. Joey was also the managing partner for Grace Street Tap from 2010-2012 and is a DePaul University and Gordon Tech Alumni.
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 ninety 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.

Nov 23, 2021 • 40min
The technology is changing with the vehicles, Aisling Dunne Bolt’s Head of Public Policy for Ireland.
The legislative environment around electric scooters is gaining momentum, with the Government’s Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 being published by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD. So as electric scooters come back into the public arena what are the positive benefits they can bring to the country? Ronan talks to Aisling Dunne Bolt’s new head of public policy for Ireland about this and more.
Aisling talks about her background, what Bolt does, the services they offer in Ireland, the Government's Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 road tax, charging Infrastructure, and scooter bays and racks.
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Before joining Bolt, Ms. Dunne worked with Arup as a Senior Transport Advisory Consultant and as a Special Adviser to the Minister of Transport, Tourism & Sport for four years. In her role with the Department of Transport, Dunne worked closely with road safety organisations and advocacy groups to successfully deliver the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2018. She also helped to craft safety regulations introduced in 2019 to improve safety on Irish roads for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.

Nov 22, 2021 • 23min
World’s First Religious Relics to be made into NFTs
Artentik launches NFT marketplace for Portugal’s Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML)
St Francis of Xavier to be celebrated as a NFT on his feast day of December 3rd
Artentik, the digital marketplace for SCML, is dropping the world’s first religious relics in the form of Non-Fungible-Tokens (NFTs) for the 500-year-old social enterprise organisation and keeper of the Museum and Church of São Roque in Lisbon, which houses one of the most important religious collections in Catholic Europe.
Artentik will be SCML’s curated platform to share digital twins of its treasures and encourage living artists to also sell their works as NFTs. This will enable SCML to monetize and promote its unique cultural heritage to the world while continuing its extensive 500-year support to social causes.
The first NFT drop will take place on December 1st and is drawn from SCML’s sacred art collection, one of the finest in the world.
President of Santa Casa Edmundo Martinho is interviewed by Jillian Godsil, award winning journalist, broadcaster and author.

Nov 20, 2021 • 38min
Understanding the Rise of Technosocialism, with author Brett King
Jamil catches up with Irish Tech News favourite Brett King
Brett King is an International Bestselling Author, a world- renowned futurist and media personality. President Xi Jinping cited his book Augmented. He has spoken in over 50 countries, given keynotes for TEDx, Wired, Techsauce, Singularity University, Web Summit, The Economist, IBM's World of Watson, CES, SIBOS and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, ABC, Fox, and Bloomberg. He advised the Obama administration on Fintech.
King hosts the world's #1 Fintech Radio Show/Podcast called Breaking Banks (180 countries, 6.5 million listeners). He is the founder of Moven, a globally recognized mobile start-up, which has raised over US$40 million to date, and launched the first in-app mobile bank account offered anywhere in the world.
Banking Exchange named him the King of the Disruptors, he was nominated as American Bankers Innovator of the Year, voted the world's #1 Financial Services Influencer by The Financial Brand and listed by Bank Innovation as one of the top 10 coolest brands in banking. King was shortlisted for the Advance Global Australian of the Year for being one of the most influential Australians offshore. His book Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane, was a top-10 non-fiction book in North America. Bank 4.0 remained a global bestseller in banking more than 12 months after release. The Rise of Technosocialism, is his 7th book
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 ninety 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.

Nov 20, 2021 • 35min
Retro Cat NFTs, Korean inspirations with artist Stephanie Ishler
How Korean Art and Entertainment Served as the Inspiration to Create Retro Cat NFTs, with artist Stephanie Ishler
Hey all! My name is Stephanie Ishler. I am a self-taught American artist and internet personality.Born and raised in small town Pennsylvania, I spent over 6 years in South Korea. Additionally, I also spent a lot of time traveling around the world. While I was always a creative person, I began painting in 2010 when I was living in South Korea as a form of art therapy. My childhood and my experiences living and traveling around the world are equally important in shaping my art. I co-founded the YouTube channel 'Hallyu Back', and recently just launched my own randomized NFT collection with utility called 'Retro Cats'.I am currently based in Florida. There I live with my husband and two cats who frequently appear as subjects in my paintings, and inspired my NFTs.
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 ninety 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.

Nov 19, 2021 • 30min
Why Economists are Often Wrong about Bitcoin, David Palmer, Vodafone
The Intersection of the Economy of Things and the Economy of Crypto Tokens, and Why Economists are Often Wrong about Bitcoin with David Palmer, Vodafone
David Palmer is a digital visionary and global platform innovator. He is the Vodafone Business lead for Blockchain technology, and he has been key to exploring the application of blockchain to telecoms and wider business. David is an expert on the convergence of digital technologies and new business models, and he is currently exploring the opportunities associated with IoT, Blockchain and Metaverse.
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 ninety 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.

Nov 18, 2021 • 34min
In a field of data daisies: Data as a means, not an end
Can an industry as old as banking adapt to a tsunami of disruption? From open banking to open finance, how do we ensure a better outcome for the end users we are supposed to serve? Whose data is it and how do we protect consumer rights while fostering innovation?
In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Bradley chat with Dr. Louise Beaumont on the regulatory environment, open data, and positive disruption to drive systemic change.


