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E191 ‘AI’s Impact on Global Pathology’ with Deciphex’s Donal O’Shea
Today's guest is Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex. Pathology is at the forefront of medical diagnostics, offering pivotal insights critical for patient treatment. Yet, in many parts of the world, there remains a stark shortage of pathologists, posing challenges to timely and accurate diagnoses. In this podcast, Donal shares his thrilling journey from academia to industry, where he has become a key player in utilising AI to enhance pathology services globally.Topics include:0:00 His journey from academia to corporate, pioneering digital pathology innovations5:03 How Pathology analyzes tissue samples to diagnose diseases and recommend treatments6:41 Why rising biopsy demand and fewer pathologists impact timely diagnoses10:03 AI aiding pathologists by integrating data, improving diagnostics and efficiency14:13 Facing challenges with data access, rarity and consent17:36 Why datasets in healthcare lack examples for certain endpoints, limiting synthesis19:18 Large AI models focus on high ROI applications, requiring specialized data21:12 The business focus on global scale, with a strong international network23:54 Focus on team-building, continuous growth and global commercialisation27:48 Improving global healthcare, reducing diagnostic wait times with AI
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E190 with ‘Building Success: Startups, Venture Capital and Strategic Growth’ with Scale Ireland’s Brian Caulfield
Today's guest is Brian Caulfield, Chair at Scale Ireland. The intersection of startups and venture capital is a terrain marked by trials and triumphs, a landscape well understood by industry veteran Brian Caulfield. In this podcast, Brian shares valuable reflections and advice on building resilient companies and navigating the venture capital landscape.Topics include:0:00 How Startups thrive on passion, teamwork, pressure and problem-solving3:35 Resilience is crucial; hire wisely, prioritize culture and take action quickly8:15 Successful founders impress; VC struggles with people and timing12:19 Winning deals, successful exits and strong founder relationships14:28 How trust, support and problem-solving define strong VC-founder relationships18:02 Why AI startups need proprietary data, strong execution and competitive moats22:37 Ireland needs better startup support, policy fixes and investment incentives28:04 The need to simplify investment schemes, boost clusters and attract venture capital31:45 Scaling requires strong equity incentives, sufficient funding and hiring top talent34:34 Importance of leadership changes, proven strategy and empathetic decisions
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E189 ‘Navigating Startups and the Future of AI’ with Jentic’s Sean Blanchfield
Today's guest is Sean Blanchfield, Chief Executive Officer at Jentic. Sean has emerged as a true trailblazer, navigating the challenges of innovation with unmatched resilience. In this podcast, Sean shares insights from his remarkable journey as a serial entrepreneur, shedding light on the invaluable lessons he's learned, the obstacles he's overcome and his excitement for the rapidly growing realms of AI and startups.Topics include:0:00 His journey in startups including founding Demonware and Jentic2:04 How Demonware pivoted repeatedly to perfect online gaming middleware7:01 Demonware's use of guerrilla marketing with party buses and T-shirts10:44 How AI disrupts software and betting on Jentic's future13:45 The role AI agents and how Jentic aims to impact AI infrastructure17:04 Focusing on AI agents, scaling and managing complex integrations at Jentic20:13 His advice to embrace AI, build with it and focus on authenticity22:53 The potential and challenges with Artificial General Intelligence
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E188 'AI in Nigeria and Global Collaboration' with 21st Century Technologies CEO Wale Ajisebutu
Today's guest is Wale Ajisebutu, Chairman and CEO at 21st Century Technologies. On his recent visit to Ireland Wale Ajisebutu, a notable pioneer in Nigeria's technological landscape, shared his vision for harnessing the transformative power of technology to empower people and improve society. As the driving force behind 21st Century Technologies, Wale is deeply committed to building world-class infrastructure and advancing Nigeria's economic potential through innovation and strategic partnerships.Topics include:0:00 A Visionary leader leveraging technology for innovation and empowerment2:29 Leading Nigeria’s tech infrastructure with data centers, fiber and power3:33 How technology drives the future, empowering people and economies6:26 AI will drive growth in Nigeria within health, education and industry8:45 Why Nigeria is rich in resources, investor-friendly and full of untapped potential10:47 How Ireland's hospitality opens collaboration and investment opportunities12:26 Advice to be daring, seek knowledge and solve problems with purpose
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E187 'Advancing Athlete Health with AI' with KineMo's Ciarán Simms
Today's guest is Ciarán Simms, Chief Scientific Officer at KineMo. Bridging the gap between human movement and AI holds a promise to revolutionise athlete performance and injury prevention. Ciarán sheds light on this fascinating intersection with the incredible work they do at KineMo during his insightful podcast.Topics include: 0:00 His background in studying injuries, movement tracking and automation2:03 How Biomechanics impacts injury outcomes4:14 Shifting from pitch tracking to training-focused movement analysis5:33 Their multidisciplinary team developing the AI-powered movement tracking app6:32 How AI-based tracking helps coaches and physios assess athletes' movements9:29 Using AI to extract and analyse joint positions to assess movement competency10:50 How AI tracks and quantifies movement differences for injury assessment and recovery13:46 Challenges in data collection and model training led to growth15:30 Measuring progress helps athletes track improvement and mental well-being17:57 How Movement competency can support broader health applications19:05 Human movement measurement will grow with societal impact as motivation
Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society.
Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI.
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