AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today's guest is Kingsley Kelly, Founder and CTO at Glitch. As AI continues to revolutionise how companies operate, innovate and compete, Kingsley is at the forefront of this change. In this podcast, he shares insights into how Glitch is transforming the advertising landscape and leveraging AI to build a platform that stands resilient amidst the oscillating demands of the modern digital market.
Topics include:
0:00 The journey to building a platform simplifying digital advertising
4:47 Building goal-oriented AI agents to simplify marketing automation
6:25 How AI agents face real-world complexity beyond technical capabilities
8:24 How AI supercharges engineers, creating highly productive AI collaborators
11:38 Why AI companies must evolve continuously with advancing AI capabilities
15:15 Building AI knowledge systems through human feedback and continuous learning
17:53 How AI requires embracing uncertainty, complexity and human oversight1
9:43 AI governance, multi-model strategies and strong AI harnesses
24:10 Measuring AI progress through autonomous task length and agent capabilities

Today's guest is Owen Murray, Commercial Director at URhired. URhired is not just another AI tool; it is a lifeline designed purposely for neurodivergent job seekers. With over 85% of the neurodivergent community in the UK and Ireland facing unemployment or underemployment, Owen’s mission through URhired is clear and critical.Topics include:
0:00 His role as an AI interview coach empowering neurodivergent job seekers to succeed
5:42 Encouraging neurodivergent hiring through AI-powered talent solutions
8:31 Helping organisations scale inclusive employment through AI support
11:02 How AI interview coaching is helping neurodivergent candidates navigate hiring
14:02 Using Customer feedback to shape AI solution and validate market demand
16:42 Scaling URhired through product refinement and investment
18:20 How entrepreneurial growth is supported by mentorship, networking and curiosity

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

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