AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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

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

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

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

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