The Irish Tech News Podcast

In this new episode One Vision podcast, Theodora Lau welcomes back Christopher Mims, Technology Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, to discuss his 2026 book “How to AI,” a practical guide aimed at the 90% who aren’t early adopters. They discuss the book’s “24 Laws of AI”, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and how to prepare for the new future (without the hype). 

Who will win the AI race? And what might Christopher be writing about next year? Stay till the end of the conversation for the hint … and it is not what you’d expect! 

You can order a copy of Mims’ new book, “How to AI”, on bookshop.org and Amazon. And you can find my recent review of the book here on LinkedIn. 

#AI #FutureOfWork #Agents #Automation 

00:00 Welcome 
01:46 Why This AI Book
04:13 Durable AI Principles
06:22 Competition between Firms
08:58 Agents as Assembly Robots
14:43 Trust and Delegation Lines
16:37 Kaizen and How the Principle Applies
24:05 Key Takeaways

Hot take: “ We're in this early DIY phase of AI.”
Hot take: “It's just as important to figure out what AI can't do for you as it is to figure out what it can do … The opportunity cost for pursuing AI for the wrong types of tasks is bigger than ever.” 

Keywords 
AI, generative AI, future of work, automation, trust

More about our guest 
Christopher Mims is a tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he covers AI, technology, and their implications on society. His latest book, "How to AI," breaks down complex concepts into actionable insights, making AI accessible to everyone. Mims has interviewed experts across various fields, providing a comprehensive view of how AI is being integrated into different sectors.
🌐Christopher Mims on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mims-club/ 
🌐How to AI (book): https://a.co/d/079cJso1 

More about our host and One Vision Podcast 
🌐Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 
🌐Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence (book): https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 
🌐Unconventional Ventures (company): https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 
🌐Listen to all One Vision Podcast episodes by visiting: https://shows.acast.com/one-vision

Are we moving too fast in the world of agentic commerce — a new paradigm in online shopping where AI agents act on behalf of consumers, facilitating transactions and product discovery? Unlike traditional e-commerce, where consumers interact directly with platforms, agentic commerce leverages advanced technologies to streamline the purchasing process.
In this episode of One Vision — FinTech Fuse, we dive deep into the rapidly shifting landscape of agentic commerce and the alphabet soup. With the technology landscape changing at an unprecedented pace, we explore the challenges and opportunities that arise in the new world.
Joining us in the discussion are industry experts, Dr. Efi Pylarinou and Jas Shah, who offer their insights on the rise of different protocols like ACP and UCP, identity verification, and the importance of a level-playing field in the future of commerce.
What’s your take on this fast-paced evolution? Let’s keep the conversation going!

#FinTech #AI #AgenticCommerce #AIAgents

00:00 Welcome and Setup: The Agentic Commerce Alphabet Soup
02:53 The Reality: Are We Moving Too Fast?
07:35 Who Writes The Rules? 
10:03 Which Protocol Will Win?
16:20 Staying Visible: Banks Brand in Bot Era
21:04 Trust Data and Curation
25:44 The Economics and Gatekeepers
33:57 Predictions: Who Will Emerge as The Likely Winner
41:56 What Banks Should Do Next

Hot take: The real battle is about protocols, not models.
Hot take: The future belongs to those who can optimize for AI.

Keywords 
AI, agentic AI, commerce protocols, fintech, banking, digital transformation, identity, trust, UCP, ACP

More about our guests 
🌐Dr. Efi Pylarinou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou/ 
🌐Jas Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jas-shah/ 

More about our host and One Vision Podcast 
🌐Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 
🌐Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence (book): https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 
🌐Unconventional Ventures (company): https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 
🌐Listen to all One Vision Podcast episodes by visiting: https://shows.acast.com/one-vision

Alan Jones is a serial entrepreneur who has been on the Irish Tech News twice before. He is now involved with Mascotte.AI as their Strategic Executive Partner. Mascotte.AI are building the next interface for human-AI interaction. To find out more about this I caught up with Alan and Mao Lao Lin the founder and CEO of Mascotte.AI.
Alan and Mao talk about their backgrounds, what Mascotte.AI does, AI companions, AI ethics, holo boxes and more.
More about Moscotte.AI:
Mascotte.AI was born out of a simple observation: The most critical business skills are the hardest to practice. For years, their team at Reblika built the world's most sophisticated digital humans for global icons like LVMH, Adidas, and David Guetta. They mastered the art of "High-Fidelity Identity."  and they realised that photorealism shouldn't just be for fashion and entertainment, it should be for growth.
They saw sales teams stumbling through high-stakes negotiations, healthcare providers struggling with bedside manner, and managers dreading difficult conversations. They were all practicing on the one thing they couldn't afford to lose: their people.
So, Mascotte.AI was built.

In this episode of One Vision, Theodora Lau hosts Angi Milano, Founder and CEO of Maven Advisory, about her diverse career journey in financial services. They discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing independence, the importance of saying 'no', as well as the complexities and the art of selling in regulated industries. Angi shares insights on current trends in fintech, emphasizing the need for relationship building and community engagement as the industry evolves.

Hot take: “… power of no and knowing when your limits really are hit and you have to turn somebody down is a powerful lesson that I wish I had learned.”
Hot take: “In sales, if you are not thinking ahead, you’re falling behind.” 

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:04 Angi’s Career Pivot 
05:39 Betting on Yourself
10:17 The Power of Saying No
13:24 The Art of Selling
21:12 Trends for 2026
25:18 Slow Down and Recharge
27:46 Magic Wand Wish

More about our guest 
🌐Angi Milano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angimilano/ 

More about our host and One Vision Podcast 
🌐Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 
🌐Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence (book): https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 
🌐Unconventional Ventures (company): https://www.unconventionalventures.com/ 
🌐Listen to all One Vision Podcast episodes by visiting: https://shows.acast.com/one-vision 

#Fintech #BankingIndustry #Community #Empathy

SME’s face various challenges when adopting digital tools in Ireland, which is why empowering SMEs with accessible technology is critical to economic growth. A fast and  simple ERP can redefine the market dynamics for small business success and one man who knows all-out this is Morgan Browne founder and CEO  of Enterpryze. I recently caught up with Morgan to find out more.
Morgan talks about his background, cloud erp solution, AI  and more.
More about Morgan Browne:
Morgan Browne is the Founder and CEO of Enterpryze and is a highly regarded member of SAP’s Global Partner Executive Council and was a finalist in the EY (Entrepreneur of the Year Awards) in 2015.
He spent a year studying Computer Science at the Institute of Technology Tallaght before catching the entrepreneurial bug. An avid businessman and technology enthusiast, Morgan Browne is passionate about helping SMEs succeed financially, and empowering them to achieve their full potential.
With this in mind, Morgan purchased Milner Browne 10 years ago and developed it from a reseller business into a solutions company using SAP technology as a key platform provider.
The Milner Browne Group develops business management software to help SMEs work smarter and more effectively, Milner Browne is a Deloitte best managed companies platinum member and a fast 50 finalist.
In 2017, Morgan officially launched Enterpryze, the world’s first mobile-first solution for SAP Business One.