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The Irish Tech News Podcast

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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.

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Mar 28, 202427:07
Meeting the Minister for the future, Kim Stanley Robinson

Meeting the Minister for the future, Kim Stanley Robinson

This week The Futurists hosts Brett, Rob and Katie host a guest that NY Times calls "one of the world's most acclaimed living science fiction writers" - Kim Stanley Robinson. We dive into the Mars Trilogy and interplanetary colonization and exploration, we tackle climate shift and the economics of the world of the future. We get some background on his early career in sci-fi, we delve into KSR's world building and how real world places influenced story settings, his interest in fields like terraforming, geology and even genetics. This is part 1 of a two part special episode. You're going to love it, we did!

Mar 27, 202432:04
Our infrastructure is used by other banks Roisin Levine, the Head of Partnerships, UK & Europe at Wise

Our infrastructure is used by other banks Roisin Levine, the Head of Partnerships, UK & Europe at Wise

Irish banks offer significantly poor digital services in comparison to our EU counterparts. Undertaking a significant digital transformation project, with potential costs exceeding millions of euro, becomes a discretionary decision for Irish banks due to the lack of competition for banks to revamp their digital services. These are the thoughts of Roisin Levine, the Head of Partnerships, UK & Europe at Wise, and Ronan recently spoke to Roisin. 

Roisin talks about her background, what Wise does, Irish Banks, and more

More about Roisin:

Roisin Levine, is the Head of Partnerships, UK & Europe at Wise and is the powerhouse behind Wise Platform’s partnerships with major banks like Monzo, N26 and fintech giants GoCardless, Brex, GooglePay, and many more.

She specialises in providing comprehensive solutions to partners, encompassing cross-border payments and Correspondent Services. Her contributions have helped to establish Wise as a key industry player and have grown Wise Platform, Wise’s global payment infrastructure for banks and major enterprises.

Prior to joining Wise, Roisin was Head of Banks at Flux, and Head of Partnerships at Funding Options.

She was recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ in previous Women in Fintech Power lists and was nominated for the Women in Finance Young Leader of the Year award. 

Mar 26, 202437:43
Our world is diverse. So should our voices.

Our world is diverse. So should our voices.

In this special episode of One Vision, we collaborate with Sonya Dreizler, Co-Founder of Choir, to introduce four special guests to our community: Valerie Escobar, Mohna Shah, Anthony Williams, and Yohance Harrison. Tune in to find out more about them, what drives them, and what they would put in a time capsule to be opened in 100 years. 

In this special episode of One Vision, we collaborate with Sonya Dreizler, Co-Founder of Choir, to introduce four special guests to our community: Valerie Escobar, Mohna Shah, Anthony Williams, and Yohance Harrison. Tune in to find out more about them, what drives them, and what they would put in a time capsule to be opened in 100 years. 

Did you know that there are over 7,100 spoken and signed languages in the world, and that there are 75 countries under the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) umbrella alone?

With such rich diversity, it is beyond time to change who we listen to. Join us.

Mar 21, 202422:32
Good basic it practices can help Gerard Grant, Director, Strategic Initiatives at TCS Ireland

Good basic it practices can help Gerard Grant, Director, Strategic Initiatives at TCS Ireland

TCS is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS has over 1200 employees in Ireland, in Athlone, Cork, Dublin, Galway and, Letterkenny.

TCS Letterkenny's focus is on providing world class technology products, consulting, and support services to its clients across the globe; leveraging TCS's scale to deliver services from a regional location uniquely positioned both in terms of time zone, talent and market access to accelerate our customer's technology journey. Ronan recently spoke with Gerard Grant, Director, Strategic Initiatives at TCS Ireland in Letterkenny.

Gerard talks about his background, AI, Cyber Security, remote working, hybrid working and more.

More about Gerard Grant:

A native of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Gerard Grant is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at TCS Ireland.

Gerard Joined TCS through the acquisition of Pramerica Systems Ireland in December 2020 where for over 20 years he was Vice President of Information Systems. During his tenure he led several technology teams and initiatives including technology support, cyber security, infrastructure services and cloud computing. 

Gerard is responsible for growing the operations at the TCS Letterkenny GDC through the acquisition and onboarding of new customers alongside building out new horizontal capabilities around data, digital, cloud, cybersecurity and salesforce.

Gerard has over 25 years’ experience in the information technology business starting his career in IT Support in Dublin and growing his career supporting larger and more complex IT projects until his return to Letterkenny in 2000 as one of the founding management team of Pramerica Systems Ireland.


Mar 19, 202427:30
Create your own narrative and embrace the uncharted waters of finance

Create your own narrative and embrace the uncharted waters of finance

What is the difference between open banking, open finance, and open data? And how can technology enable a true 360 degree view of a consumer, beyond just finance? In this episode of One Vision Podcast — FinTech Fuse! We chat with Michelle Beyo, founder of Finavator, about her career journey, what inspires her, and how she changes the ecosystem around her. As a fearless advocate, Michelle leads by example by being an active participant, and challenging the status quo to make the world more just.

We are all part of something bigger and each of us bear the responsibility to make the world a better place. Fight for love and a more inclusive future. Because every voice matters. 

Mar 14, 202442:03
eLearning is a really exciting place right now Nick Butler, Co-Founder & CEO LearnRight

eLearning is a really exciting place right now Nick Butler, Co-Founder & CEO LearnRight

Nick Butler is an industry expert in sales, business and e-commerce, as well as, the amazing technologies behind them. By making technology more useful, usable and desirable, Nick helps companies reinvent significant aspects of their business – from the tools they use to streamline operations, to the experience they provide to their customers, to the products they bring to market. Nick recently spoke to Ronan about his latest venture.

Nick talks about his background, pivoting to e-commerce, building a SaaS LMS platform, spinning out a new business, AI and more

More about LearnRight:

LearnRight is a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) designed to cater to various training and educational needs with cutting edge technology support such as inbuilt AI, instructor led training, community features and gamification.

Mar 12, 202444:29
EQUALITY VERSUS POLYCRISIS with Common Future
Mar 11, 202449:17
Everything is embedded!

Everything is embedded!

In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Barb chat with Simon Taylor, Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine, and the brain behind the Fintech Brainfood, on being infinitely curious. One of Simon’s passion topics and mission at Sardine is to eradicate scams from the Internet. According to Simon, not only is fraud a massively underrepresented trillion-dollar problem, it is also getting exponentially worse, with so much of it being underreported. It is, as Simon calls it, the biggest issue that impacts human misery. 

What does the future hold for the financial services industry and its workforce, against the backdrop of credit quality concerns, the rapid development of advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, and with big techs advancing? What are the top things on Simon’s list and what does he think is overhyped? Tune in and find out!

Mar 07, 202439:36
Device as a service Paul Conaty, Client Solutions Director - Security & Compliance at CWSI

Device as a service Paul Conaty, Client Solutions Director - Security & Compliance at CWSI

Last year Ronan spoke to Paul Conaty, Principal Consultant at mobile and cloud security specialist CWSI about hybrid working which was one of the biggest predicted trends on the tech industry in 2023. Ronan caught up with Paul who is now Client Solutions Director - Security & Compliance at CWSI.

Paul spoke about his background, the coffee shop security model, hybrid working, device as a service, AI and more 

MORE ABOUT CWSI:

CWSI are one of Europe’s most experienced mobile and cloud security specialists, providing flexibility, security and productivity solutions to the private and public sectors in the UK and Europe. Theirr purpose is to help organisations thrive, and stay secure, in a mobile world.

CWSI was founded in Ireland in 2010 by Conor Headon, Philip Harrison and Ronan Murphy. The idea for the business was sparked by the launch of the very first iPad and the realisation that few IT teams had the knowledge or skills to get the best from these devices in an enterprise environment.

CWSI originally partnered with MobileIron, one of the first solutions on the market to leverage Apple’s device management APIs to enable enterprise users to maximise the benefits of the smartphone while giving IT teams visibility, control and management of the device.

From this simple initial idea, and a single desk in the corner of the living room, the business has expanded to provide a full suite of enterprise mobility, security and productivity solutions to some of Ireland and the UK’s leading organisations and supported by some of the industries most talented technologists.

Mar 05, 202450:27
The year of personal finance resurgence

The year of personal finance resurgence

Against the backdrop of elevated interest rates and lingering economic uncertainty brought about by layoffs and geopolitical conflicts, it is perhaps not surprising to see consumers seeking alternative ways to consume and pay. At the same time, they are also demanding more.

In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Barb chat with Julie Muhn, Senior Research Analyst, and the heart and soul of Finovate, on the state of consumer fintech. What challenges will PFM tools face? And how can financial services providers leverage data and technology to help consumers navigate their financial lives?

Feb 29, 202425:40
We can become the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind Ed Murphy, CEO Greentech HQ & Joe Gorman NDRC Programme Manager

We can become the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind Ed Murphy, CEO Greentech HQ & Joe Gorman NDRC Programme Manager

Ireland’s first sustainability hackathon is coming to Wexford’s GreenTechHQ, Ireland’s premier sustainability innovation hub. in partnership with NDRC and the 2050 Accelerator. Earlier this week Ronan spoke to Ed Murphy, CEO Greentech HQ & Joe Gorman NDRC Programme Manager about the hackathon.   

Ed and Joe talk about their backgrounds, the hackathon, and more.

More about Ireland’s first sustainability hackathon at GreenTechHQ 

The one-day hackathon will welcome up to 80 budding entrepreneurs, who want to o start, grow, and power up a startup with sustainability at its core. Participants will get the chance to tackle themes including biodiversity management and applications of AI in building a circular economy, the carbon credits market, upend social economies, or promote more diverse and equitable perspectives in the professional world.

Aspiring founders, developers, and curious minds are encouraged to sign up to join or build a team, develop an idea from scratch, and benefit from expert mentorship before pitching their business at the evening showcase. 


Feb 29, 202430:18
Test your security posture Keiron Holyome, VP UKI & Emerging Markets, BlackBerry Cybersecurity

Test your security posture Keiron Holyome, VP UKI & Emerging Markets, BlackBerry Cybersecurity

BlackBerry recently got together several of Ireland’s emergency services and public sector organisations to a private event in Dublin. They discussed the state of major emergency management in Ireland and across the EU, sharing lessons learned and best practice. Insights drawn from BlackBerry AtHoc’s work with aid and emergency services organisations; from the UK’s Greater Manchester Police and Civil Nuclear Constabulary, to the United States Senate and International Red Cross. Keiron Holyome, VP UKI & Emerging Markets, BlackBerry Cybersecurity was one of the speakers at the event and Ronan sat down to speak with him after the event.

Kieron talks about his background, how Blackberry pivoted, the four pillars of what blackberry does and more 

More about Keiron Holyome:

In his role as Vice President for the UK, Ireland and Emerging Markets, Keiron applies his depth of knowledge in cybersecurity threats and AI-powered solutions to work with BlackBerry customers and prospects across a broad range of industries including public sector, manufacturing, finance and health. Keiron joined BlackBerry in 2021 from McAfee, prior to which he built his career with global IT organisations including Dell, Lenovo and Computacenter. 


Feb 27, 202436:35
Cloud Capitalism with Yanis Varoufakis
Feb 25, 202456:36
Fighting the good fight: Getting to a just economy

Fighting the good fight: Getting to a just economy

“If you get the chance to wake up tomorrow, what will you do with your day?” In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chats with Natasha Harper-Madison, a city council member for Austin, an entrepreneur, and a champion for the local community and racial equity, on civic engagement and cultivating economic opportunity and mobility. 

It is often said, talent is everywhere, opportunities are not. If small businesses are the backbone of our society, what more can we do to enable them to thrive? How can we collectively partner across sectors to create a more vibrant startup economy?  More can be done — more needs to be done. And there is a cost of inaction. 

As Gandalf said to Frodo in Lord of the Rings: “All that we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” We hope Natasha’s story will inspire you to reflect and act. Because each day is a gift. Let’s fight the good fight. 

Feb 22, 202440:23
The place is going to be jammed with VC’s from all around the world Brian Ó hOisín, Dublin Tech Summit

The place is going to be jammed with VC’s from all around the world Brian Ó hOisín, Dublin Tech Summit

The Startup World Cup, the world’s largest startup pitch competition, will make its debut in Ireland, with the semi-final taking place at Dublin Tech Summit 2024.

Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the tournament consists of over 50 regional startup competitions across over 20 countries, providing an unmatched opportunity to access Ireland’s startup ecosystem and global tech companies. Ronan spoke to Brian Ó hOisín who is one of the Dublin Tech Summit team and a Director of Innovation at Catalyst Media.

Brian talks about the Startup World Cup, emerging tech, AI Tribes, Dublin Tech Summit and more.

More about Brian Ó hOisín :

Brian is a well known business and tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Career Zoo. He is also the CEO of Tech Tribes, the head of innovation at Catalyst Media, the founder of Tech Nomads and is also involved with Dublin Tech Summit and AI Tribes which is taking place this Friday the 23rd of February.

Feb 20, 202426:05
Biohacking Longevity with Swedish Biohacker and Futurist, Hannes Sjoblad
Feb 18, 202449:18
Aligning with the why — and making the world a better place

Aligning with the why — and making the world a better place

How can we best invest in the ecosystem to help empower those who have been left behind by our mainstream financial services ecosystem, and enable them to build long term equity? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Stephanie chat with Kristen Castell, Managing Director of Fintech CAFE (Center for Accelerating Financial Equity), a non-profit committed to driving positive change in the financial industry, on building for everyday people. From advancing financial literacy to enabling sustainable financial growth and security, there is much that can be done. And when you invest in someone and help them become their best selves, something beautiful happens. We all shine — brighter and together. 

Feb 15, 202433:50
How the Russian Ukrainian conflict sparked innovation in Ukraine's tech sector, Oleg Panchenko

How the Russian Ukrainian conflict sparked innovation in Ukraine's tech sector, Oleg Panchenko

As we near two years since the Russian Invasion of  Ukraine, the resilience and adaptability of the nation's tech entrepreneurs have become more relevant than ever. This period has not only tested but also showcased the strength and potential of Ukraine's technological and capital infrastructure. One person who knows this all too well is Oleg Panchenko a serial Ukranian  entrepreneur and tech visionary. Ronan recently had a chat with Oleg.

Oleg spoke to Ronan about his background, how the  Russian Ukrainian conflict has sparked innovation within Ukraine's tech sector, how Ukrainian tech businesses adapted and thrived amongst the ongoing conflict, and more.

More about Oleg Panchenko:

Oleg Panchenko is a dynamic serial entrepreneur and a visionary in the tech industry, hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine. He founded and owns FreySoft, a custom software development and consulting firm recognised for its proficiency in various programming languages and technologies, catering to a global client base with bespoke IT solutions. 

Additionally, he established MakeDeal, a state-of-the-art recruitment automation tool aimed at optimising the recruitment process for job seekers and recruiters. Oleg's deep understanding of the tech industry enables him to not only meet market demands but also pioneer new trends.


Feb 13, 202425:34
CENTR and their vision for the future of the internet, David Curtin CEO of .ie and Polina Malaja, Policy Director at CENTR

CENTR and their vision for the future of the internet, David Curtin CEO of .ie and Polina Malaja, Policy Director at CENTR

CENTR recently announced its vision for the future of the internet in the form of a set of guiding principles for the next EU legislative mandate across Interoperability, Competition, Access & Cybersecurity, Fundamental rights, Online content, and Governance. To learn more about this Ronan recently spoke to David Curtin CEO of .ie  and Polina Malaja, Policy Director at CENTR.

David and Polina spoke to Ronan about their background, what CENTR does, CENTR’s vision for the future of the internet and more.

More about CENTR:

CENTR is the association of European country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registries, such as .de for Germany or .ie for Ireland CENTR currently counts 50 full and 8 associate members – together, they are responsible for over 80% of all registered domain names worldwide.

The objectives of CENTR are to promote and participate in the development of high standards and best practices among ccTLD registries. Full membership is open to organisations, corporate bodies or individuals that operate a country code top level domain registry.

Feb 06, 202443:30
Demystifying the future of finance

Demystifying the future of finance

Beyond the sensational conversations, what is the real story behind decentralized finance? If programmable money is indeed our future, what questions should we be asking now and what should we be concerned with? In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chat with Ian Horne, author of “Why DeFi Matters” and head of content at Money20/20 Europe, on the sociology of money, the role of technology, and the future of finance. Whilst the view is very much dependent on your background and lived experience, Ian encourages us to park our bias and examine how the new paradigm of money can transform the future of financial services.

Feb 01, 202435:16
Impact as a differentiator in the financial services industry

Impact as a differentiator in the financial services industry

How do you build a customer-centric financial institution? Being hyper-focused on your customers’ needs definitely tops the list. Especially in an environment where financial uncertainty is keeping many consumers up at night, banks are in the best position to act as an empathetic and trusted partner for those in need. 

In this episode of One Vision — Fintech Fuse! Barb and Theo chat with Rochelle Gorey, co-founder and CEO of SpringFour, a social impact financial wellness fintech company. By connecting consumers to vetted financial resources, this B-Crop enables consumers to meet their financial objectives, reduce household expenses, and avoid payment delinquencies. It’s a win-win solution, and one that is much needed.

Feb 01, 202416:35
Why IT graduates should consider Java-based programming Simon Ritter, deputy CTO, Azul

Why IT graduates should consider Java-based programming Simon Ritter, deputy CTO, Azul

Everywhere you look these days, all of the discussion is about machine learning and artificial intelligence. If you’re graduating with a computer science degree, the assumption is that you only want to work with “cool” developer tools and languages like Python.

Well, there is another alternative that is nearly 30 years old and still going strong. I am of course talking about Java and one person who wants to argue the case for considering a career in Java-based programming is Simon Ritter, deputy CTO, Azul.

Simon thinks if graduates remove their “AI blinkers” the more entrepreneurial will see huge opportunity to build a long-lasting career. Ronan recently had a chat with Simon.

Simon talks about his background, why he thinks IT graduates should consider a degree in Java-based programming, Azul’s State of Java Report and more.

About Simon Ritter:

Simon Ritter is the Deputy CTO of Azul. Simon joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 and spent time working in both Java development and consultancy. He has been presenting Java technologies to developers since 1999, focusing on the core Java platform as well as client and embedded applications.

At Azul, he continues to help people understand Java and Azul’s JVM products. Simon is a Java Champion and two-time recipient of the JavaOne Rockstar award. In addition, he represents Azul on the JCP Executive Committee, the OpenJDK Vulnerability Group, and the JSR Expert Group since Java SE 9.

Jan 30, 202432:45
What are the the implications of Bitcoin Spot ETFs

What are the the implications of Bitcoin Spot ETFs

An exciting fireside chat with serial crypto entrepreneur Anton Golub, discussing the implications of the recent approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs.

We touch upon topics like the institutionalizing of Bitcoin, the role of Coinbase as the primary custodian, decentralization, liquidity concerns, and potential impact on the cryptomarket's infrastructure growth.

We also share our 'outrageous predictions' for 2024. Anton Golub https://www.linkedin.com/in/antongolub/ is currently the founder & Chairman, SwissAssetDAO.Anton founded & served as CEO of Flovtec, a Swiss market-maker providing liquidity solutions to digital asset exchanges, token issuers & protocols and offering investment products for professional & institutional investors. He also co-founded Trust Square AG, a pre-eminent blockchain technology hub in Zurich's financial district. Anton Golub co-founded Lykke Corp, a blockchain-powered exchange to trade all assets with zero fees, where he served as a Chief Science Officer.Prior to Lykke, he worked as a quantitative researcher at Olsen Ltd (successor to Olsen & Associates, founded in 1985), a hedge fund that pioneered the field of high-frequency trading. As a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Alliance Manchester Business School, Anton worked on high-frequency trading, market microstructure and flash crashes. In 2011, he was invited to participate in the Foresight Project - The Future of Computer Trading in Financial Markets, an international project on algorithmic trading funded by HM Treasury in the UK.Anton has also been involved in several research projects backed by the European Union (EU) and was on the Supervisory Board for the Big Data Finance project funded through Horizon 2020. He has co-authored 13 academic papers and two books.

Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients.

She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Jan 28, 202445:48
Future Imperfect, insights with Thomas Frey
Jan 28, 202451:59
Making the leap: What drives us?

Making the leap: What drives us?

As we reflect on our work and personal lives, what are we most proud of? What are the memories that we treasure the most? And would we do differently, if given the chance? Whether as VCs, innovators, or entrepreneurs, are we clear about our end goals and what drives us? And ultimately, what does success mean to us — as individuals?

In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo caught up with Gregg Schoenberg, the founding editor and co-founder behind the much read and beloved Financial Revolutionist. We talked about his career journey as a prolific writer, investor, and advisor turned executive coach. For those of you who miss Gregg’s prolific writing in the FR (myself included), this is a must-listen episode for you. And check out his YouTube videos, you will.

Jan 25, 202429:28
The 2050 Accelerator Programme, Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs

The 2050 Accelerator Programme, Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs

Sustainability has become very important as we combat the climate crisis, so how do we help start-ups that want to solve various sustainability challenges? Well, Dogpatch Labs has set up The 2050 Accelerator Programme, Ireland’s national accelerator, set up in partnership with Kerry Group, ESB and Coillte. It aims to support 12 start-ups from Ireland and abroad to solve a number of sustainability challenges, working towards proof of concept. Ronan talks to Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs.

Ashley talks about her background, what she does at Dogpatch Labs, the 2050 Accelerator Programme and more.

More about the 2050 Accelerator Programme:

The accelerator programme gives top Irish and international startups the opportunity to work with companies leading Ireland’s transition to Net Zero. Together they will work towards practical pilot projects that will help them to rapidly scale their impact. Startups have unprecedented access to Ireland’s national sustainability infrastructure assets, including dairy farms, wind farms 

The programme is playing a crucial role in combating the climate crisis by enabling start-ups to collaborate on climate-focused initiatives and positioning Ireland as a global testbed for innovation.  

Jan 23, 202427:44
Mark Pesce weird and wonderful discoveries at Consumer Electronics Show

Mark Pesce weird and wonderful discoveries at Consumer Electronics Show

Mark Pesce returns to The Futurists with a report about weird and wonderful discoveries at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. Every year, 200,000 people converge at CES in Las Vegas to get a glimpse of the near future. Mark pushes far beyond mainstream press coverage to tell us about bleeding-edge progress in memristor chips, brain-computer interfaces, long-range drones, olfactory sensors, and the emerging category of “age-tech”. If you are interested in knowing where the puck is going next, this episode is for you!


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Brett King Co-Host, Founder, Speaker

Brett King is a futurist, an Amazon bestselling author, an award-winning speaker, hosts a globally recognized radio show, is the Founder of the first mobile, neo-bank globally Moven, and in his spare time enjoys flying as an IFR pilot, scuba diving, motor racing, gaming and Sci-Fi. He advised the Obama administration on the Future of Banking, President Xi had his book on his bookshelf, and he has spoken on the future in 50 countries in just the last few years.

See more podcasts here.

Jan 20, 202451:59
Sharat Chandra, India's Digital Rupees and Digital ID, Payments, Commerce, and Finance Infrastructure
Jan 19, 202427:35
Investment in an Age Where Climate is Disrupting the Planet, Paul Ark

Investment in an Age Where Climate is Disrupting the Planet, Paul Ark

2023 was the hottest year on record in terms of temperature. ESG, sustainability, clean tech / green tech and corporate responsibility have been hot topics. Are we at war with climate?

This week we feature Brett King’s recent sit down in Bangkok, Thailand with former banker, fintech investor and now venture capitalist, Paul Ark, with The Radical Fund, an early-stage VC fund investing in founders who are delivering climate resilience for Southeast Asia. Where are investment dollars going? Climate mitigation (how to prevent the world from getting warmer) and climate adaptation (dealing with a warmer world) and what it means for infrastructure resilience and food insecurity, to name some areas of concern, are top of mind. Climate is a complex systemic issue and requires a buffet of technologies to address, improve and help us reclaim our environment. It’s an enlightening conversation with The Futurists!

The Radical Fund

We are an early-stage VC fund investing in founders who are delivering climate resilience for Southeast Asia.
Our portfolio of adaptation and mitigation ventures enables an inclusive climate transition to a sustainable future.

Paul Ark / Polapat Arkkrapridi

Finance, strategy, technology, and business development professional with over 25 years of on-the-ground management and deal experience across Asia, with tenures in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street. Active venture capitalist and angel investor with a strong focus on ESG, climate, gender diversity, impact and sustainability. Passionate advocate for girls education and female empowerment. Conducting doctoral research on the root causes of gender funding gaps in startup and venture capital ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with a focus on human cognitive biases and systemic barriers from within the VC industry.

Jan 17, 202453:34
Always check the URL Donal McGuinness, CEO Prommt

Always check the URL Donal McGuinness, CEO Prommt

Bank of Ireland has reported a 50 percent rise in ‘smishing’ fraud cases where fraudsters send fake text messages appearing to be from delivery services including An Post or Government agencies including the HSE and Revenue. With the rise of SMS and phone scams, Donal McGuinness CEO at Prommt, believes consumers are becoming more savvy when it comes to identifying fraudulent texts, however, many still fall for scams from time to time, especially older generations. Donal thinks knowing how to identify fraud attempts now may be helpful going forward, as the scams evolve and become even more sophisticated.  

Ronan talks to Donal about his background, SMS scams, two factor authentication and more.

More about Donal McGuinness:

Serial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020.

In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation.


Jan 16, 202441:47
Bringing more people into the conversation with AI
Jan 11, 202433:44
Our Deep Fake Future with Carl Bogan

Our Deep Fake Future with Carl Bogan

Carl Bogan

Are you certain that every attendee in your Zoom meeting is the person they claim to be? Deep fakes have improved. VFX expert Carl Bogan demonstrates to The Futurists how easy it is to fabricate a persuasive fake persona. Politics and remote work will never be the same again.

I am Carl Bogan, Visual Effects Supervisor & Innovation Consultant

With over two decades of experience leading in visual effects, with the last several focused on AI, my mission is all about going beyond traditional storytelling. I weave creativity, technology, and leadership seamlessly to reshape experiences.


ABOUT SHOW Subscribe and listen to TheFuturists.com Podcast where hosts Brett King and Robert TerceK interview the worlds foremost super-forecasters, thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and futurists building the world of tomorrow. Together we will explore how our world will radically change as AI, bioscience, energy, food and agriculture, computing, the metaverse, the space industry, crypto, resource management, supply chain and climate will reshape our world over the next 100 years. Join us on The Futurists and we will see you in the future!



Jan 09, 202448:59
The Tech Trends of 2024 with tech journalist Emmet Ryan
Jan 09, 202454:43
Beacons of hope … in the dark future

Beacons of hope … in the dark future

We are kicking off 2024 with a big BANG! In this episode of One Vision — Fintech Fuse! Theo and Barb welcome our first futurist on the show: Katie Schultz, aka Miss Metaverse, a well-known professional futurist and content creator.

While fear and uncertainty dominate much of our newscycle, Katie reminds us that we do have a chance and the power to turn things around — that we can still find hope through challenging times and go after our dreams. Our ability to empathize and connect with each other is our superpower and what makes us uniquely humans. As we embark on another new year, let’s acknowledge and celebrate how far we have come. 

Here’s to new beginnings, fresh starts, and the courage to live our lives with purpose — and passion. 

Jan 04, 202436:09
Will there be AI for Everyone? Boaz Ashkenazy

Will there be AI for Everyone? Boaz Ashkenazy

Boaz Ashkenazy is the CEO and founder of Simply Augmented. He’s on a mission to equip small and medium sized companies with AI superpowers. Boaz talks to the Futurists about the prospect of fully automated corporations, digitally augmented workforce, and how every company can get started on the process of AI reinvention.


Boaz Ashkenazy is an emerging voice on on the future of work and how to leverage AI into businesses operations and product offerings.
His expertise includes product development, design thinking and building enterprise productivity tools from his time at Meta.
He is also the host of the Shift AI Podcast which explores how AI and ML is changing the way that we work in the digital age through interviews with thought leaders who are redefining how businesses and employees will be impacted by emerging technology.
As CEO of Simply Augmented, Boaz is building an AI-first company with the mission of helping businesses leverage the power of generative AI to supercharge employees and accelerate productivity.
Want to connect? Shoot me an email at hello@simplyaugmented.com

Dec 24, 202356:12
Why SuperApp Mania Is Gaining Popularity, Neha Mehta

Why SuperApp Mania Is Gaining Popularity, Neha Mehta

While the question of whether SuperApp models will make it in the US or not remains unanswered, South East Asia, South Asia, India, Africa are embracing Super App models. Some countries have more than one SuperApp. The discussion with Neha Mehta is on SuperApps. She has authored the newly released book `ONE STOP`, by Penguin Random House. Pre-order US https://buff.ly/3v1Jckf ; UK https://buff.ly/482JyWeNeha Mehta is a Lawyer and Sustainability expert focused on ‘People’, ‘Planet’ and ‘Prosperity’. As a former international civil servant, Neha has been involved in international affairs, multilateral diplomacy, policymaking, and development efforts towards SDGs on a global scale. As the Founder of FemTech Partners, Neha's work is at the helm of technology and innovation to amplify women's voices and perspectives. Neha has worked with financial regulators to develop policies that address gender equality, financial inclusion, and climate change to build a more equitable and sustainable financial landscape. These policies contribute to positive social and environmental outcomes and create a more responsible and inclusive financial sector. Neha's portfolio of work includes FinTech, climateTech, inclusive finance, and sustainability. Neha is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI), and women in tech. She holds a Double degree in Law and Commerce and attended King’s College, London on Chevening Fellowship. Neha has over 18 years’ experience across Asia, Oceania and Europe.


Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients.

She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Dec 23, 202332:43
There is never a dull moment in fintech

There is never a dull moment in fintech

If you could preserve memories and artifacts in a bottle, what would you keep? From the hype of the year (cue: generative AI) and renewed focus on small business and business fundamentals, to PFM tools and the symbiotic relationship between big techs and banks, there is never a dull moment in fintech. In this special year-end episode of One Vision: Fintech Fuse! Barb, Mary, Stephanie, and myself reflect upon a wild year that was 2023. What caught our attention and what do we most look forward to in the new year? Tune in to our final episode of the year to find out!

Dec 21, 202331:15
Do everything with simplicity Roberto Masiero, Sr. Vice President of ADP Innovations Labs

Do everything with simplicity Roberto Masiero, Sr. Vice President of ADP Innovations Labs

ADP are designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. To find out more about ADP and their launch of Roll in Ireland, Ronan spoke to Roberto Masiero the Sr. Vice President of ADP Innovations Labs. 

Roberto talks about his background, what ADP does, what their product Roll does and more.

About Roberto Masiero: 

Roberto Masiero is the Sr. Vice President of ADP Innovations Labs.  Roberto joined ADP in 2000 as Director, Information Technology for ADP Brazil, when his company in Brazil was acquired by ADP.

 Over the years, he has led several research and development teams on core ADP solutions. Today, Roberto is responsible for ADP Innovation Labs, where emerging technologies are researched, and new products are developed and incubated. 

Recent projects include mobile applications, semantic search, behavioural intelligence, API marketplace and novel payroll solutions based on AI.


Dec 19, 202330:34
What will the emergent future look like? Insights with Byron Reese

What will the emergent future look like? Insights with Byron Reese

Tech entrepreneur Byron Reese has a pragmatic approach to the future. He has launched several startup companies, exiting three via M&A and two via IPO. He’s also the author of several books, including his newest, Agora. Byron spoke to the Futurists about superintelligence, collective intelligence, super organisms, and emergence. What can human organizations learn from bee hives?  The conflict between AI Doomers and the Accelerationists. Why humanity is going to be all right!

Meet Byron

With 25 years as a successful tech entrepreneur, Byron Reese is uniquely suited to speak on the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and society at large.

Byron delights audiences around the world, and has been invited to share his reasoned optimism and vivid and energetic presentations on the future with audiences on every continent but Antartica (coming January 2024). Known as the “Future of” guy, Byron has spoken on the future of A.I., the future of work, the future of banking, the future of education, the future of the planet, the future of agriculture, the future of finance, and the list goes on. When not speaking, he writes books that explore the intersection of technology and humanity, and covers topics such as robotics, consciousness, progress, natural resources, and superorganisms.
Bloomberg Businessweek credits Byron with having “quietly pioneered a new breed of media company.” The Financial Times of London reported that he “is typical of the new wave of internet entrepreneurs out to turn the economics of the media industry on its head.” Byron and his work have been featured in hundreds of news outlets, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, NPR, and the LA Times Magazine. Byron holds numerous patents and has started and sold multiple companies, including two NASDAQ IPOs.


Brett King Bestselling Author, Founder, Radio Host www.thefuturists.com www.brettking.com

Dec 16, 202356:33
Getting to health equity with financial inclusion

Getting to health equity with financial inclusion

According to the World Health Organization, globally one in six people experience infertility in their lifetime and the rate continues to climb. Despite available treatment for a variety of cases, being able to start a family remains a distant dream for far too many due to financial constraints. In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Stephanie chat with Dr. DeShawn Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of BabyFever on bankable moments and getting to health equity, where financial inclusion meets dreams of parenthood. 

Dec 14, 202324:45
AI will be everywhere Chris Gomes Muffat, founder of Promptify.com

AI will be everywhere Chris Gomes Muffat, founder of Promptify.com

With the tech industry witnessing a surge in layoffs amidst the AI revolution, the dynamics of employment are rapidly evolving. One person who knows a lot about this is Chris Gomes Muffat, a seasoned AI expert with a deep understanding of how AI is impacting tech job markets, and Ronan recently spoke to him. 

Chris talks about AI, the world view including ethics, deep fakes, AI regulation and more.

More about Chris Gomes Muffat:

Born in France,  Chris Gomes Muffat has globe-trotted from Dubai to Singapore, and is now calling NYC home. Chris’s passion for chess and tech steered him into AI and cybersecurity. He is also a proud founder of Dathena.io, which was embraced by Proofpoint in 2022.

In 2023, he  kick-started an AI Startup Lab, giving rise to Aithos.ai, FocalStudio.ai, and Promptify.com. These ventures are redefining AI management, ad creation, and content generation.

Dec 12, 202358:48
Dr Sabine Stanley, What’s Hidden Inside Planets
Dec 09, 202349:54
Saira Mohammed Securing the Future: New Tools for an Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

Saira Mohammed Securing the Future: New Tools for an Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

In this interview we discuss the profound shifts in cybersecurity that go beyond financial consequences. Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor Saira Mohammed unpacks new cyber threats. She outlines cybersecurity best practices for the C-suite in this interconnected landscape. Mohammed also details Microsoft's new AI-powered Security Copilot solution for both improving cybersecurity and securing AI systems themselves. Additionally, she shares her passion for empowering diverse talent in cybersecurity through programs like Microsoft's Ready4Cybersecurity. Saira Mohammed   / sairamohammed22   is a Chief Security Advisory at Microsoft Modern Work and Security team. In this role, she serves as a trusted advisor to Business, IT, security, privacy, compliance, legal and risk management executives to help enable their digital transformation journey by aligning security strategies with Business operations. She regularly interacts with customers to help them integrate security with the business and IT processes to mitigate risk and protect customer and employee data. Prior to joining Microsoft, Saira served as an Information Security Executive (Deputy CISO) at State Farm Insurance and Financial Services.


Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients.

She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Check out more podcasts by Irish Tech News here.

Dec 08, 202342:34
A founder's quest to scale a SaaS solution for SMBs

A founder's quest to scale a SaaS solution for SMBs

Small businesses account for 99.9% of all U.S. firms. They employ almost half of America's private sector workforce and represent 43.5% of gross domestic product. By almost any measure, small businesses are a crucial part of our economy and workforce. Yet, they are hugely underserved by the financial services industry. In this episode of One Vision, Theo, Stephanie, and Amelia chat with Lori Shao, CEO of Finli, a certified B Corp digital back office platform for small businesses, on her journey to entrepreneurship, the challenges that SMBs face, and the role that community banks can play. “I know in my heart whom to build it for,” she told us. Tune in and get ready to be inspired. 

Dec 07, 202332:42
AI augments workers Mike Harris, Partner in Forensics and Cyber at Grant Thornton

AI augments workers Mike Harris, Partner in Forensics and Cyber at Grant Thornton

One of the biggest threats that businesses face is cybercrime but is enough being done to lessen cybercrime threats. One person who knows a lot about this is Mike Harris, Partner in Forensics and Cyber at Grant Thornton.

Ronan talks to  Mike about his background, underinvestment in cybersecurity, AI and more.

More about Mike Harris:

Mike joined Grant Thornton as a Partner in 2013. Prior to that, Mike worked for 11 years in the European financial services and Cyber security consulting practices of two Big 4 firms. He advises clients in Ireland and internationally on a range of Cyber Security, Privacy, Fraud and Risk issues. During this time, he acted in Cybersecurity leadership roles for both UK and Ireland based financial institutions.

In addition, he has held technology roles in an Irish mobile telecommunications operator and a global management consultancy based in Germany. He currently leads a team providing a range of Cyber security and Privacy services to clients. Mike is also a frequent media commentator on Cyber matters including NewsTalk, RTE News at 1. 6-1 News, Irish Times, and others.

Dec 05, 202336:16
A founder's perspective: "I didn't choose fintech; fintech chose me"

A founder's perspective: "I didn't choose fintech; fintech chose me"

Faced with persistent economic uncertainties and stagnant wage growth, will fintechs give us hope by bringing us the right product at the right time and empowering customers with more focus on financial well-being and education?

In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo and Stephanie chat with Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcum, about his journey from payments novice to fintech founder, and his bullishness on Atlanta as a fintech hotbed. A year in the startup world is like a decade in the real world, and being a founder can be a lonely endeavor. Sebastian offers the following advice: Relationships and communities matter. Give back and pay forward.

Nov 30, 202343:02
Wandering the Digital Transformation Trail: From Manufacturing to Finance with Mike Flache

Wandering the Digital Transformation Trail: From Manufacturing to Finance with Mike Flache

An unconventional discussion on Digital Transformation, exchanging insights from various industries (from manufacturing to financial services), discussing KPIs (from business ones to personal ones), sustainability, and the mastery of challenges.  Mike Flache is an advisor and mentor, former entrepreneur and angel investor. Together with talented teams, he builds digital businesses worldwide. Onalytica’s analysts named him one of the top-10 global thought leaders in digital transformation. Mike helps high-tech innovators in Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia grow and scale. Together with the Fundment team, he is currently building one of the next billion-dollar companies in financial technology. Mike is also a partner of Fortune 500 companies and technology vendors. He has worked with executives from companies such as the Silicon Valley Innovation Center, Google, Amazon, Huawei, and Mercedes-Benz. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeflache/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeflache Personal website: https://www.mikeflache.com/


Dr. Efi Pylarinou is the No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv, a Top Thought Leader by Onalytica, and a Top Digital Futurist, Linkedin and Twitter Voice, by Engatica.

A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics. Founder of Efi Pylarinou Advisory servicing Big Tech, Financial Services and Fintech clients. She strongly believes in building bridges between the old and the new economy. She shares her passion of content creation with her 190,000+ followers on Linkedin and 18,000+ on Twitter.  Join her on the social platforms ?https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal

Nov 24, 202336:07
The Future of You! with Tracey Follows

The Future of You! with Tracey Follows

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Tracey Follows, the author and podcaster of The Future of You, explains how your digital identity will evolve. Custodial or self-sovereign? Centralized or Web3? Big Brother-style surveillance capitalism or liberty? What do we mean by digital identity when there is no government-issued credential?  


More about Brett

Brett King is a futurist, an Amazon bestselling author, an award-winning speaker, hosts a globally recognized radio show, is the Founder of the first mobile, neo-bank globally Moven, and in his spare time enjoys flying as an IFR pilot, scuba diving, motor racing, gaming and Sci-Fi. He advised the Obama administration on the Future of Banking, President Xi had his book on his bookshelf, and he has spoken on the future in 50 countries in just the last few years.

Nov 24, 202352:07
Harnessing the power of data on the journey to net zero

Harnessing the power of data on the journey to net zero

Data gives us superpower. From how much we spend and where we spend it, to the impact of our dollars on the planet, data tells a story. In an era where consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, the role that financial institutions can and should play in helping us transition to net zero is more crucial than ever.

In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse! Theo chats with Emma Kisby, CEO, Cogo EMEA, on the power of data and collective impact. Banks can play an important role in educating customers about the environmental impact of their spending, offering insights and incentives to trigger positive behavioral change.

With intention — and action, a fairer and more sustainable world is possible. Planet Earth is our home. We don't have a Plan B.

Nov 23, 202321:57