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AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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253

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Aug 2026

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EN-IE

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Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI. Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.

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August 13, 202623 min

E246 How AI Is Transforming Email Security with CyberCheck360's Vinodh Kumar Balaraman

Today's guest is Vinodh Kumar Balaraman, Founder & CEO at CyberCheck360. In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, email security remains a critical line of defence for organisations worldwide. In today’s episode, Vinodh talks us through the evolving landscape of email security and his company’s innovative solutions to protect against cyber attacks.Topics include: 0:00 How CyberCheck360 protects users from sophisticated AI-powered email attacks 7:42 Using sandboxed browser isolation to safely open email links remotely 8:39 Building a hybrid SaaS platform for secure email link isolation 11:35 Targeting regulated organisations with scalable email security for all sizes 14:33 Continuously evolving their platform using AI to detect phishing 16:50 How email security evolving towards AI-powered threat isolation 19:13 Working with Enterprise Ireland for validation, mentorship and growth support 20:38 Advice for entrepreneurs to start early, validate, adapt and evolve

August 6, 202616 min

E245 Small Language Models, Contextual Intelligence and AI Sovereignty with Guglielmo Iozzia

Today's guest is Guglielmo Iozzia, Director, ML/AI and Applied Mathematics at MSD. In the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence, small language models pose a revolutionary alternative to the expansive and resource-intensive large-scale models. In this enlightening podcast episode, Guglielmo shares insights from his new book, "Domain-Specific Small Language Models: Efficient AI for Local Deployment,” as we dive deep into the advantages and challenges of small language models. Topics include: 0:00 Optimising Small Language Models for Real-World Edge Applications 3:39 When Small Models Outperform Large Ones 6:16 Fine-Tuning AI with Domain-Specific Data 7:23 Why AI Benchmarks Don't Tell the Full Story 9:02 Lessons Learned After Writing the Book 10:52 Contextual Intelligence in Agentic AI Systems 12:23 How AI Books Are Written and Reviewed in PracticeLink to buy Guglielmo's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Domain-Specific-Language-Models-Guglielmo-Iozzia/dp/1633436705

July 30, 202619 min

E244 The Rise of Agentic AI: Security, Governance & Enterprise Risk with Sector8’s Kammil Mahajan

Today’s guest is Kammil Mahajan, Co-Founder and CEO at Sector8. Businesses across the globe are confronted with the need to integrate AI into their operations, whether they explicitly choose to or not. However, the challenge extends beyond just implementation; it's about understanding the actions AI systems can autonomously undertake. Kammil’s company Sector8 is at the forefront of addressing these concerns, as he explores the essence of AI security and how Sector8 is paving the way for future enterprises.Topics include: 0:00 His startup lessons from action to failure and resilience 2:12 How Sector8 secures AI adoption through governance and cybersecurity 4:02 Why Agentic AI expands risks through autonomous actions and access 6:48 How Prompt injection evolves into AI-driven actions and risks 8:33 Securing AI starts with visibility, access control and guardrails 10:13 Sector8’s role in enabling secure AI adoption with real-time controls 13:26 How AI security is shifting towards agentic governance and real-time controls 14:40 Partnering with Enterprise Ireland to scale globally 16:12 How entrepreneurship requires resilience, discipline and staying focused

July 23, 202617 min

E243 Why Continuous Security Testing Is the Future of Cybersecurity with WhatsExposed's Elena Donea

Today’s guest is Elena Donea, CEO at WhatsExposed. With AI changing cybersecurity faster than ever before, Elena joins us on today’s podcast to explore how organisations can stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. From why getting the cybersecurity basics right still matters, to how AI is reshaping offensive and defensive security, Elena shares practical insights drawn from years of experience helping businesses identify and reduce cyber risk. Topics include: 0:00 Building WhatsExposed to deliver expert offensive cybersecurity services 1:52 Bootstrapped growth before securing angel investment and early customers 3:14 Continuous offensive security over one-off compliance-driven testing 5:48 How AI accelerates cyber threats, making strong security fundamentals essential 9:29 How AI helps detect threats faster by cutting through security noise 10:24 Helping companies identify exposure and prioritise continuous security improvements 12:56 How Enterprise Ireland helped accelerate their growth 13:58 Plans to scale internationally as AI reshapes offensive cybersecurity and defense

July 16, 202623 min

E242 Building an AI Platform Transforming Social Media Content Creation with coso.ai’s James Flynn

Today's guest is James Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO at coso.ai. Social media has become a cornerstone for businesses aiming to enhance their reach and engagement with target audiences. However, navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing can be a cumbersome task for many businesses. Enter Coso AI, an innovative Irish startup that aims to transform how small businesses approach social media automation through the power of artificial intelligence.Topics include: 0:00 His journey as an AI founder pivoting from failed models to LLM-powered success 4:20 Tailoring social media content using business data and brand insights at Coso.ai 5:05 How Coso.ai combines AI, content strategy, data and design into one platform 9:40 Automating onboarding by analysing existing business data and content 11:25 Driving measurable growth while building AI and partnership moats 15:55 Combining multiple AI models to create flexible content workflows 18:32 Preparing for funding with partnerships, growth and market pull

July 9, 202616 min

E241 AI in Healthcare: AI Agents to Cut Doctors’ Admin Time by Hours with Microdoc's Brian Kelleher

Today’s guest is Brian Kelleher, Founder at MicroDoc. From automating time-consuming documentation to enhancing clinical decision-making, AI has the potential to transform healthcare efficiency while addressing some of the sector’s biggest challenges. In today’s episode, Brian discusses the role of AI in modern healthcare, how solutions like MicroDoc are improving clinical workflows, and what it takes to successfully adopt AI in a highly regulated industry. Topics include: 0:00 Building AI-powered clinical workflows that streamline medical documentation 2:54 How personalised AI dictation reduces document editing time 4:17 How AI learns from corrections to improve accuracy 5:27 Seeing doctors save hours daily through AI documentation 6:19 Driving AI adoption through intuitive clinical workflows 8:30 Building trust through security, compliance and governance 9:59 Embedding AI across the entire clinic workflow 12:11 Pricing AI based on high-value clinical time savings, not compute cost 13:29 Specialised AI agents for clinical tasks with human-in-the-loop oversight

July 2, 202632 min

E240 Ireland’s AI Opportunity Agents, Jobs & the Future of Work with Salesforce’s Mick Costigan

Today’s guest is Mick Costigan, Vice President, Salesforce Futures at Salesforce. As we step into an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, businesses globally are striving to adapt, innovate and stay ahead of the curve. In this episode, Mick sheds light on how enterprises can effectively navigate these turbulent waters, offering valuable insights into the intersection of AI, strategy and business transformation. Topics include: 0:00 How the Salesforce Futures team uses foresight to navigate uncertainty 4:40 How AI agents are forcing organisations to rethink workflows 6:53 Why leaders must balance quick AI wins with transformation 8:04 How AI harnesses provide context, trust and enterprise functionality 10:38 How Salesforce rapidly shifted focus to enterprise AI agents 11:52 Without guardrails, AI agents create security, coordination and governance risks at scale 14:33 Why leaders must balance experimentation, action and purpose in AI execution 18:43 How Jobs are evolving bundles of tasks, not shrinking due to AI 21:08 Unlocking new service models and scale through AI Agents 23:42 How AI could help Ireland address labour shortages and scale SMEs globally 25:34 Predicting AI agents will proactively manage work, coordination, and decisions by 2030 30:13 Why the best way to reskill is through hands-on AI use and iterative learning

June 25, 202619 min

E239 From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Transformation with Microsoft Ireland's Kieran McCorry

Today’s guest is Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland. Artificial Intelligence is not just a new frontier but a paradigm shift that's reshaping business models globally. At the recent Dublin Tech Summit, these themes took centre stage as Kieran joined host Mark Kelly on the podcast to explore the current state and potential of AI diffusion in Ireland, highlighting both the progress and the obstacles that lie ahead. Topics include: 0:00 The latest findings in Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report 2:43 Seeing businesses shift from AI experimentation to productivity gains 4:40 Why AI transformation requires business redesign, not just tools 8:23 AI adoption requires incentives, measurement and cultural change 11:08 AI adoption grows when usage is measured and rewarded 12:42 How Enterprise AI unlocks greater value than consumer tools 14:47 AI-driven process redesign is coming to business and government 15:50 Why leadership engagement is critical to successful AI adoption

June 18, 202619 min

E238 Building Trusted AI at Enterprise Scale with Workday's Graham Abell

Today’s guest is Graham Abell, VP, Software Engineering & Ireland Site Lead at Workday. As continues to transform the landscape of business operations in our rapidly evolving digital world, Graham joins today’s episode to share insights about Workday's AI initiatives, their contribution to the EU AI Act and the broader implications of AI for businesses. Topics include: 0:00 His journey from test automation engineer to product and engineering leader 2:54 Seeing Workday Dublin grow into a major global R&D hub 5:11 How Workday is building trusted, human-guided AI automation at scale 8:20 How AI is creating smaller, more versatile teams focused on business impact 9:37 Why Responsible AI must be built in from the start, not added later 11:19 Why leadership requires empathy, measurable outcomes and investing in future talent 13:00 His belief that AI should augment jobs, freeing people for higher-value work 15:16 Using AI as a personalised assistant for learning, productivity and decision support

June 11, 202629 min

E237 Inside Enterprise AI Transformation: Agents, ROI, and Co-Creation with Version 1's Brad Mallard

Today’s guest is Brad Mallard, Chief Technology Officer at Version 1. In a world driven by rapid technological change, AI is not just about the technology itself; it’s about people, transformation, and real-world application. In today’s podcast, Brad shares how Version 1 is harnessing artificial intelligence to redefine business processes and educational experiences.Topics include: 0:00 Driving AI transformation across regulated industries worldwide at Version 2:39 Leading AI transformation through internal adoption and public sector innovation 5:12 How they prioritise AI adoption through people, education and change management 7:42 Emphasising AI governance, measurement and business value realisation 11:30 Addressing rising AI costs through token optimisation and model efficiency 15:25 How Version 1 enables AI agents across enterprise workflows and functions 19:06 Plans for continued AI-driven growth, job creation and investment in co-creation spaces 20:39 How Version 1's co-creation studios enable AI-powered, rapid prototype development with clients 23:09 Co-creating AI solutions with clients focused on early ROI validation 25:10 Delivering AI-for-good solutions improving education and productivity globally

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