The Irish Tech News Podcast

In a time when play to earn is the echo that follows gamers around, Alien Worlds is converting people to mass adoption through strategy and governance. It’s like sneaking extra shredded vegetables into children’s dinners; they don’t even know they are eating it. Likewise, the gamers have no idea that they are building something much bigger than mined Trillion on a planet in a galaxy far, far away. Let’s start with the basics. Alien Worlds is a metaverse with seven planets. On metaverses more later. Launched last year, it’s the biggest game on WAX and possibly on blockchain and last month it flip flopped in and out of first and second place in all dApps globally with PancakeSwap. It happened quite quickly and then some. First of all, Alien Worlds was the first game on blockchain to break through 100,000 users, then one million users, then two million. Now it’s surging at 2.5 million users. It is literally limitless. Your host is Jillian Godsil, award winning journalist, broadcaster and author. Her latest book can be found here https://persons-of-interest.io/

Hybrid working has now become a part of our daily lives because of the pandemic and it looks like it won’t be going away anytime soon. It is an evolved version of remote working which involves a combination of remote working and working in the office. To do this safely and securely requires technology that adapts to a specific users wants and needs. Ronan talks to Paul Hardy Chief Innovation Office at ServiceNow a company that offers such a solution. Paul talks about what ServiceNow does, security and remote working, what are digital workflows and why they matter, and how data is used. Paul also talks about ServiceNow’s latest eruct Rome, reducing employee fatigue, the shift towards automation, what automation will look like in the future, and how organisations ensure a seamless customer experience More about ServiceNow: ServiceNow has recently launched a new version of its industry-leading Now Platform designed for hybrid work, to unlock productivity, reduce employee burnout, and scale innovation across the enterprise. Over the last year, the new world of work has become hybrid. As a result, ServiceNow has more than doubled the features and functionality of its Now Platform to enable new ways of working for 6,900+ global customers representing more than 80% of the Fortune 500.

Ria talks with Ravit about his YouTube channel ‘The Ravit Show’ and what inspired him to transition from a finance background to the data community. He speaks about the best practices to get involved with the data and how to stand out in such a diverse environment. Ravit elaborates on the importance of networking, and from his own experience how a niche is never permanent. Ravit Jain, host of The Ravit Show and Community Manager at Packt Publishing, is an amazing personality with a love for data and interacting with people! Ravit is passionate about supporting Packt and the data science community by sharing the literary works of experts in the field and hosting “The Ravit Show”, showcasing intimate, live 1:1 interviews with key influencers and practitioners on the same.

The Importance of Building Communities through NFTs, and 'Getting Lucky' with Lucky Maneki, with Matt StreetMatt Street is a Community Ambassador for Lucky Maneki NFT. He has 20+ years of Marketing, Business Development and Operations experience.  Has worked with companies of all sizes including Fortune 500 organizations. Matt got into NFT’s through NBATopShot and found a home with the  Lucky Maneki community. 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 fifty 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 vi

Have we truly fulfilled the promise of fintech? How do you look beyond what is easy and serve communities who have long been ignored by traditional financial services, such as migrants? What is best for the greater good? How do we create change at scale? Perhaps the only way to unbake systemic racism within financial services is to change the ingredients and those that are preparing the meal, as well as for whom we are preparing the meal. Everyone deserves a seat at the table. In this week’s One Vision, Theo and Bradley welcome Nina Mohanty back on the show to talk about her new brainchild, Bloom Money, an app that is “built by migrants, for migrants”.

Jamil catches up with Geoff McCabe to learn more about this topical subject. Bitcoin Lessons from El Salvador and Onboarding New Crypto Users within Seconds, with Geoff McCabe and the Divi ProjectGeoff McCabe, Chairman, Divi ProjectGeoff McCabe is the Chairman of decentralized payment ecosystem, Divi Project, and a member of Brock Pierce’s Delegation, who met with the El Salvadorian government to consult on the implementation of Bitcoin as legal tender.He has a masters degree in physics and over 30 years experience in a variety of businesses, including product design and production, real estate, retail, and travel/hospitality.In addition to being the Chairman of The Divi Project (https://diviproject.org) he currently also owns businesses in virtual reality, gaming, two hotels, and a blockchain-based media company, LightingWorks (https://lightningworks.io) https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffmccabe https://twitter.com/brockpierce/status/1443948450714816519 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 fifty 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.

How can the financial services ecosystem play a bigger role in creating a more equitable future? Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are economic first responders that help remove barriers to economic equity and help improve the lives of people in our most underserved communities.  Tune in to this episode of One Vision as Theo and Bradley speak with Catherine Berman, CEO and Co-Founder of CNote, about levelling the playing field during a pandemic, how their Wisdom Fund provides access to capital and lending for women-owned businesses, and how their Promise Account helps insured financial institutions with deposits targeting both competitive returns and positive social impact.

Platon is one of world's most renowned portrait photographers, having photographed more world leaders than anyone else in history, including six American presidents. He has photographed over 30 covers for TIME Magazine, including their 2008 Vladimir Putin Person of The Year cover. In 2008, Platon signed on as staff photographer to the New Yorker and maintains long-term relationships with many international publications.   He has published four books with subjects ranging from the power of world leaders to the dignity of those who serve in the US Military. In 2013, Platon founded The People's Portfolio, a non-profit foundation dedicated to celebrating emerging leaders of human rights and civil rights around the world. The People's Portfolio creates a visual language that breaks barriers, uplifts dignity, fights discrimination, and enlists the public to support human rights around the world.   Platon is currently on the board for Arts and Culture at the World Economic Forum and serves as a steward for the Economic Growth and Social Inclusion Initiative. Platon's life's work is the subject of a Netflix documentary, Abstract: The Art of Design. His first film, My Body Is Not A Weapon, features survivors of wartime sexual violence and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege. Platon's archive of prominent African American civil rights leaders and cultural leaders was acquired by the Smithsonian in 2020. He speaks today with your host Jillian Godsil on Being Curious, not Judgemental and of course on NFTs

As the growth of always-on and instant banking increase, traditional banks must prioritise evolving to remain competitive and accessible. So, how do banks digitalise their banking stack and deliver an enhanced experience for customers and employees while retaining core legacy systems? Layer a Dublin based fintech company have a solution that will help banks undergo digital transformation during these strange pandemic times. Ronan talks to Roy Zakka the CEO and founder of Layer talks about his background, the pandemic, how Layer started, what Layer does, and bank branches. Roy also talks about digital transformation in banks, how Layer works, crypto currencies, where Layer will be in five years time., the different offerings Layer offers to different demographics, smart phones and wearable devices. More about Roy Zakka: Roy is a serial entrepreneur with many successful ventures, including double-digit valuation exits. He worked for SLAC and SRI in Silicon Valley. Roy has spent 25 years in the wireless and mobile sectors, and the last 10 years in financial services.

In todays podcast Melanie Boylan chats with Daniel Gutiérrez about his NGO, Saving the Amazon which is now in its sixth year.  Hear about the work they do with the indigenous people, how they keep up accountability and how you can also make a difference in this delicate balance.  Sustainability is everyones responsibility. About Daniel  The purpose of his life is to change the world. The most important struggle that humanity is facing is climate crisis and he decided to dedicate his life completely to this. Daniels' goal is to be the voice of the most vulnerable, so that through their teachings they can make a better world. He has  studied psychology and business administration. About Saving the Amazon Saving The Amazon seeks to unite the global and local community in a campaign to combat the climate crisis by planting trees with indigenous  communities in the most important ecological sanctuary on the planet,  the Amazon rainforest. We were conceived in 2015 and since then have  planted over 160,000 trees and worked with 18 communities in the  Colombian and Brazilian Amazon. Each tree marked with the name of a  person from all over the world to make them participant in our ecosystem  restoration and uniting the world under the Amazon rainforest cause. Twitter