Today's guest is Emerald de Leeuw, Co-Founder at Women in AI Governance. Emerald is a finalist in the 2024 AI Awards Women in AI Ambassador of the year category for her role in championing diversity and inclusion in AI, as well as her position as a leading expert in AI ethics and governance. Topics include: 0:00 From entrepreneurial law student to GDPR-focused startup success 6:52 Balancing innovation with ethics for meaningful & responsible tech development 10:46 How a values-driven approach aligns with regulations and ethical principles 12:41 Why organizations must define values and leadership alignment with AI 14:46 How Mentorship, self-awareness and humility are key to leadership success 18:20 How Mentorship often starts organically, with mutual respect and timing 21:18 AI governance and privacy are evolving with legal frameworks

Today's guest is Fergal O'Connor, CEO/founder and Galvin Venugopal, Head of Engineering at Buymedia. The company have been nominated for the 2024 AI Awards in the Best Application of AI in SME for their AI-powered platform, which is designed to transform how SMEs approach advertising. Topics include: 0:00 Building Buymedia's AI platform to solve advertising challenges 2:34 Their AI-driven omnichannel advertising optimization platform 6:40 Using data-driven insights remove biases in audience media consumption 8:17 Testing multiple models for accurate media insights and feedback 10:01 How econometrics model optimises marketing campaigns for SMEs using AI 12:43 How Quality data sharing optimizes advertising and boosts client ROI 16:09 How Data integration takes time and why patience is needed for insights 18:10 Applying AI to enhance customer journeys and improve advertising efficiency 21:12 Integrating creative data can enhance campaign effectiveness analysis.

Today's guest is David Moore, CEO at Viska Systems. who have been selected as a finalists in the Best Application of AI in an SME at the 2024 AI Awards. They have been nominated for their AI-driven vision system, Viskam, which addresses inaccuracies in medical device manufacturing by providing precise counting of microscopic components. Topics include: 0:00 His background and journey to founding Viska Systems 4:27 How Viskam pivoted to a product-based model, enhancing accuracy significantly 8:05 Simplifying model deployment, supporting open and closed-source options 10:11 Edge AI models face memory limitations, while machine vision requires accuracy 11:51 How Viskam reduces waste, designs recyclable products & saves energy 13:26 Focusing on on counting, label detection and video search 15:28 How Customer feedback is crucial for successful product development 16:43 Shifting towards less coding and enhanced scene detection in video.

Today's guests are Beata Dagiel, Head of International Business Development at Software Interactive & Sławomir Paszko, CEO at AISP. As cities grow, so does the need for smart, sustainable infrastructure that supports efficient, eco-friendly urban mobility. This is where Software Interactive and their subsidiary AISP step in with their cutting-edge AI Traffic Tracker - a solution shortlisted for this year’s AI Awards for its innovative approach to sustainability in traffic management. Topics include: 0:00 Software Interactive's expertise in AI and bespoke software solutions 4:11 Introducing AI-powered traffic tracking for smart cities with 98% accuracy 8:06 Creating custom traffic measurements for CO2 and congestion analysis 10:56 Improving traffic management and public transport decision-making 12:18 Anonymising traffic measurement information 14:00 Empowering businesses with custom software for sustainable growth

Today's guest is Cian Hughes, Head of Venture Capital AI EMEA at Oracle. In the episode, Cian provides an in-depth look at his extensive background in technology and venture capital, as well as insights into the exciting developments Oracle is spearheading in the AI space. His journey from startup entrepreneur to venture capitalist to his current role at Oracle showcases his multi-faceted expertise in the world of tech and investment. Topics include:  0:00 His tech career spanning startups, venture capital and Oracle 6:05 Having a lifelong passion for cutting-edge tech, from PCs to AI  8:56 Providing AI infrastructure and global scaling support at Oracle  11:02 Partnering with NVIDIA to enhance cloud infrastructure scalability  15:32 How AI enhances customer service  18:11 Why investors seek scalable solutions that solve real customer problems  20:18 How the growing reliance on GPU technology fuels AI and robotics

Today's guest is Shmulik Barel, Vice President of Product Engineering at Workhuman - one of Ireland’s leading tech companies that has made a global impact in both Ireland and the U.S. In this podcast, Shmulik shares fascinating insights on how WorkHuman is leveraging AI and innovative technologies to improve the employee experience, drive company culture and empower leaders and teams. Topics include 0:00 His career journey from software engineer to VP at WorkHuman 3:03 How WorkHuman's platform drives culture through continuous recognition 4:21 Social recognition to boost morale and allow appreciation 6:33 How Data-driven insights enhance recognition and employee development 9:45 AI insights empower leaders to improve team engagement 11:54 Ensuring data protection and compliance with regulations 13:57 How AI creates opportunities and challenges in hybrid work environments 17:51 How Workhuman is adapting to AI by evolving software engineering roles 20:19 The need to embrace changes in operations from CEOs to employees

Today's guest is Ger Perdisatt, Chief Executive Officer at Lua Health. As mental health awareness is becoming increasingly important, organizations are seeking innovative solutions to promote workplace wellness. In this episode, Ger joined host Mark Kelly on the podcast to share his insights on the transformative role of AI in early detection and support for mental health issues in corporate environments. Topics include: 0:00 Transitioning from Microsoft to Lua Health to pursue new opportunities 2:58 Proactively assessing mental health through corporate chat analysis 8:04 Having clear messaging and secure AI experimentation to build confidence 12:14 Showing tech outputs and ensuring privacy to build trust 17:56 How managers gain continuous insights into employee well-being without surveys 21:51 Why leadership buy-in is crucial for successful employee well-being initiatives

Today's guest is Stephen Conmy, CEO and Founder at Contenseo. As content creators, publishers and copyright holders face increasing challenges when it comes to licensing their work, Contenseo are a game-changing solution aiming to simplify and streamline the content licensing process. In this podcast, Stephen discusses how this innovative platform is transforming the content licensing industry. Topics include: 0:00 Creating License Finder to simplify the content licensing process 2:30 Building a system to simplify content licensing for publishers 4:08 How their AI-driven system controls content licensing requests efficiently 4:52 Utilizing AI ethics to inform responsible content licensing practices 5:44 Recent trends such as transforming written content into engaging audio formats 7:53 Developing a WordPress plugin to simplify content licensing for publishers

Today's guest is Dr. John Sheehan, practicing Consultant Clinical Radiologist whose expertise goes beyond medical imaging, delving into the forefront of digital health innovation and transformative healthcare leadership. His clinical skills, honed through fellowships at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, are complemented by his strategic roles at Blackrock Health in Dublin, Mobile Medical Diagnostics and xWave Technologies. Topics include: 0:00 His early exposure to medicine, technology and AI integration 4:03 How AI enhances radiology accuracy, personalization and healthcare efficiency 8:34 Improving radiology accuracy, speed and patient outcomes with AI 12:19 How AI simplifies radiology reports to improve patient understanding and decisions 16:07 How AI offers powerful tools, but requires cautious adoption 23:17 The AIMS Summit to connect global clinicians and tech for healthcare innovation

Today's guest is Ashley Woods, Director of Engineering, Data and AI at Datalex. In the episode, Ashley dives into the transformative role of AI in the travel sector. Datalex is at the forefront of revolutionising eCommerce solutions for airlines and Ashley shares some fascinating insights into how AI is reshaping both customer and employee experiences. Topics include: His career journey from IT management to data and AI Improving airline booking with better e-commerce solutions How their APIs integrate with airline systems to enhance booking experiences Their AWS partnership to provide tools for customized, streamlined solutions Using AI to automate mundane tasks to enhance focus on complex work Pricing AI dynamically adjusts airline prices and boosts revenue management How Generative AI aids employee knowledge retrieval Pricing AI will expand with new data sources and services