AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today’s guest is Darren Redmond, a Generative AI Specialist and experienced Engineering Leader. In the fast-paced world of technology, the lines between professional obligations and personal aspirations can often blur. However, Darren is at the forefront of leveraging AI to redefine his work-life balance. In this episode, Darren delves into his journey of using artificial intelligence to create efficiencies in his work, allowing for more personal time spent with his family.
Topics include:
0:00 His journey as an experienced engineer connecting systems to now applying AI principles
4:42 Using AI to AI enable rapid automation, experimentation and scalable decision-making workflows
8:02 How a health scare reshaped priorities toward family, lifestyle and intentional work
9:20 Enabling 10x productivity with AI, shifting developers to orchestration roles
12:00 A multi-agent AI shifts software roles toward orchestration, quality and customer-focused design
14:41 Non-technical AI skills automate content, emails and daily workflows at scale
17:40 Working on a mix of projects with shared reusable skills, each with tailored instructions and outputs
20:06 Applying AI to automate work and build income, prioritising time with children and lifestyle design
22:13 Using an AI-enabled business flywheel across Lego content, consultancy and automation
26:03 As AI costs vary, governance and literacy help reduce token usage

Today’s guest is Jonathan McCrea, Experienced Broadcaster and Founder at Get Started With AI. As AI is revolutionising industries and redefining how we approach both personal and professional tasks, Jonathan shares his enlightening journey with AI, illustrating not just the power of technology but also the creativity it unleashes.Topics include:
0:00 His journey from starting curious, learning by doing, embracing failure and growth
4:21 How his tech curiosity drives building, teaching and using AI tools
8:33 Using AI to build custom tools, boosting productivity and innovation
13:06 How AI tools enable rapid app-building, solving simple problems profitably
15:42 Why personal AI projects unlock powerful insights, but gets underused
19:24 Advice to adopt AI gradually through practice, personalisation and building habits
22:48 Empowering employees with AI while preserving their personal knowledge

Today’s guest is Stephen Redmond, Founder and Chief AI Officer at Straitéis AI. Joining us for a third appearance on the AI Ireland podcast, Stephen discusses his continuous contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and its application across industries, as well as what to expect in his latest book, AI: Curious to Capable, Moving from AI Curiosity to Measurable Business Value.
Topics include:
0:00 His ambition to set up a company to drive deeper AI adoption
5:11 His new book which guides SMEs on AI strategy, training and adoption
10:00 How AI sped up writing, improved clarity, enabled self-publishing and iteration
14:09 Setting up custom AI and agent workflows to improve insights and scalability
15:23 Advice to use AI iteratively, track progress and start with simple use cases
18:26 Refine and personalise AI that generates drafts from your knowledge

Today’s guest is Paul Harney, Director at That’s That Productions. In this episode, we talk about world of AI in film production, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Paul discusses the transformative role of AI in video creation and digital advertising, providing a fascinating insight into how advancements in AI are reshaping the industry.
Topics include:
0:00 His background as a veteran videographer using AI tools for editing and experiments
4:32 How AI video tools use tokens, combine media and require human creativity
7:58 Making humorous AI spec ads with mascot characters, such as Chicken Fillet Charlie
9:45 Receiving majority of negative feedback as critics warned AI lowers standards
11:00 How AI in video will rapidly evolve, transforming production and effects
12:18 His plans to evolve with AI while continuing traditional work

Today’s guests are Ross Keating and Dermot O'Connor, Co-Founders at Overpath. In this episode, Ross and Dermot discuss how they’re steering the ship at Overpath, a company poised to redefine how sales teams operate. They share insights into their innovative approach to integrating AI into the sales process, along with lessons from their journey and their strategic vision for the future.
Topics include:
0:00 Combining their sales expertise and technical leadership to found Overpath
4:40 Using funding to acquire an experienced AI product team
6:15 Building an AI startup focusing on speed, brand and proprietary sales expertise
8:15 How their AI sales assistant “Molly” integrates messy, multi-source context intelligently
14:51 Aligning their pricing strategy on usage-based, teammate-style AI agent model
18:18 How sales reps increasingly use AI to improve performance feedback.
20:06 Challenges to differentiate, distribute and humanise AI in crowded market