AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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

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