Who's in on the Digital Revolution? Global internet trends, AI adoption, and the shifting tides of consumer behaviors
Who’s in on the digital revolution?In this episode of One Vision, Theo welcomes back Simon Kemp, Chief Analyst of DataReportal and Founder of Kepios, for a deep dive into the latest Digital 2026 report. The duo explores the monumental amount of data published over the past six months, including insights on AI usage, internet adoption, socio-demographic disparities, and the hyperbole surrounding digital media. Key highlights include the conservative estimate of over 1 billion monthly users of standalone AI tools, the challenges of internet accessibility in rural areas and among women, and the role of AI in our society. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on digital trends and the future of our digital economy.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:53 Digital 2026 Report Overview02:40 AI Usage Statistics05:09 AI in China and Global Impact07:42 AI Tools and User Behavior23:40 Debunking Myths About AI and Agentic Commerce25:54 Consumer Behavior and AI Adoption34:46 Global Internet Access Disparities39:25 Projections for Digital Trends in 2026Hot Take: “ … understanding my place in the universe and my broader purpose as a human being. That's such a deep, profound conversation, and we're having it with robots. It. There's something ironic. A computer program.”Hot Take: “ Nothing in any of this is a binary choice and we've got to stop kidding ourselves that there is this magic one ring to rule them all. 'cause there isn't.”#AI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Internet #Digital #Inclusion Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/ 🔗Digital 2026 Report via DataReportal: https://datareportal.com/reports/?tag=Global Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
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Online shopping tips with David Curtin, CEO .ie
New research has found that some 58% of Irish shoppers plan to make Black Friday purchases on retailer websites with a .ie domain, citing stronger trust, security and a desire to support Irish businesses as key reasons.The research, carried out by Core Research on behalf of Ireland’s national domain registry (.ie) also showed that some 55% of respondents plan on making a purchase during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. I caught up with David Curtin, Chief Executive of .ie to find out about more of the surveys results and how to shop online safely.David talks about why .ie is safe, online shopping tips, consumers rights, tips for business owners and more.More about David Curtin:David Curtin joined Ireland’s national domain registry (.ie)in November 2002, and was appointed interim Chief Executive in October 2003 and Chief Executive in January 2004. David worked for eight years in Dublin and Paris with the Jefferson Smurfit Group plc. He was Chief Executive of Smurfit Software Services, project manager for the Smurfit Group’s Hyperion systems implementation, and internal auditor of Smurfit Ireland. Prior to this he worked for KPMG in Dublin and Philadelphia. David is a graduate of UCD, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a first class honours MBA from the UCD Smurfit School.
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Transforming Wealth Management with FinTech and AI — An APAC Perspective
In this special on-location episode of One Vision, we welcome Andreas Mettenberger, Managing Director of Synpulse Hong Kong, to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in wealth management. Recorded during the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong FinTech Week, we explore the role of technology in wealth management, differences in regional approaches, and the mindset change needed to create new growth opportunities. Andreas emphasizes the potential of AI to streamline operations and enhance client interactions, anticipating a significant acceleration in AI deployment in the coming years.📍 Hot take: The main opportunity for RMs (relationship managers) is not that they will be replaced, but they will become more effective and they will be able to do more within the same amount of time. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:32 Challenges in Digital Transformation05:19 AI in Wealth Management09:01 Regional Differences in Wealth Management14:35 The Future of AI in Financial Services17:45 Looking Ahead to 2024#AI #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #DigitalBanking #Innovation #HongKong Find Andreas Mettenberger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-mettenberger/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
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Context is important Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen
Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila is Senior Lecturer of Business Information Systems at The University of Queensland and Esko Penttinen is an associate Professor at Aalto University School of Business. Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen worked collaboratively on the landmark study, “The Vicious Circles of Skill Erosion: A Case Study of Cognitive Automation” and they offer different perspectives on the issue of technology-driven skill erosion in the workforce. I caught up with them to find more about this.Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen talk about their background, skillsets, their paper, context and more.More about Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila and Esko Penttinen:Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila is a Senior Lecturer of Business Information Systems and an ARC DECRA Fellow at The University of Queensland Business School. He holds a doctoral degree from Aalto University School of Business, where he wrote an award-winning dissertation on the decommissioning of organisational information systems.Esko Penttinen is Associate Professor (tenured) in Information Systems at Aalto University School of Business. Penttinen holds a D.Sc. in Information Systems Science and a M.Sc. in Economics from Helsinki School of Economics. Esko's research helps organisations understand the intricacies related to the implementation of various forms of artificial intelligence, harnessing its benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. Esko is an avid student of the interplay between humans and machines, curious to generate insights on how to coordinate work tasks efficiently between the two.
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Building Connections: People, Technology, and Financial Services
In this episode of One Vision, host Theo welcomes Pamela Villanova, VP of Digital Banking at American Eagle Financial Credit Union. They discuss the credit union's major milestone in conducting a digital banking conversion and the multi-year journey it entailed. Pam shares insights into the strategic focus they adopted, emphasizing user experience, data utilization, and the importance of partnerships. The conversation also delves into broader industry trends, such as the rapid adoption of AI and blockchain, and the importance of human connection and adaptability in the face of accelerating change. Tune in to learn about the future of digital banking and how to balance the diverse member needs and innovation.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:17 Digital Banking Conversion Journey04:01 Strategic Focus and Challenges06:56 Lessons Learned and Industry Insights10:44 Balancing Member Needs and Innovation19:28 Future Challenges and Opportunities30:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts/#AI #FinancialServices #BankingIndustry #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CreditUnion 📍 Hot take: "Don't hide our heads in the sand 'cause that's not gonna help anyone. Be flexible. Understand the pulse of what's going on in our industry and in our communities, and react to it positively."Find Pamela Villanova on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-villanova/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
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