AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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

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

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