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  • Discover the future of digital banking, where technology meets humanity
    In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Sean Scott, SVP Partnership & Personalization at U.S. Bank, to discuss the evolution of digital banking, and the intersection of innovation and execution. The conversation dives into Sean's journey in leading digital transformation initiatives at the bank and being customer obsessed. Sean shares his insights on the importance of blending technology and human elements, and the role of AI. We also explore the dynamics of FinTech partnerships and their potential to multiply value for customers. Tune in to learn how to be the true champion of the customer in the digital era.#AI #Fintech #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience #Leadership 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:35 Sean's Background and Role at US Bank03:40 Key Lessons and A-Ha Moments in Digital Banking09:32 Empathy and Customer-Centric Approach16:18 Partnerships Between Banks and FinTechs20:54 Future Technologies and Their Impact📍Hot Take: Who will be the Doordash of financial services? Find Sean Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanoscott/ 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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  • We’re a boutique education provider Luke Treacy, CEO Business Technology Academy
    Luke Treacy has been on the Irish Tech News podcast before and it’s great to catch up with him. When I first spoke to Luke he was helping people to upskill by learning how to code and it was great to catch up with and see what he is doing now as the CEO  of Business Technology Academy.  Luke talks about his background, what Business Technology Academy does, work based training, different technologies and more.More about Business Technology Academy:Business Technology Academy, delivers live, expert-led training courses designed to support professionals at all levels. Whether you’re a beginner just breaking into tech or building on existing skills, their beginner-friendly, career-focused courses help adults transition into high-demand roles through practical training. With every course including a dedicated module on the role of AI in the workplace. All courses are online and delivered 100% live with a professional lecturer.
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  • Unlocking Value with AI — A CFO's Guide to Innovation
    In this episode of One Vision, Theo hosts Priya Gore, General Manager and Head of Cloud and AI Platform Solutions for US Financial Services at Microsoft, where they explore the expanded role of CFOs and impact of AI. Gore dispels common myths about AI, emphasizing its democratization and responsible usage. She highlights the importance of organizational readiness and the future of AI-driven work environments. The conversation underscores how AI can transform businesses, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation, urging leaders to embrace AI thoughtfully and strategically.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:07 Impact of AI on CFOs and Finance Teams04:27 Addressing Myths and Pitfalls of AI05:54 AI in Regulated Industries08:19 AI-First Leadership and Organizational Change10:14 Future of Work and AI Agents14:06 Democratizing AI and Final Thoughts#AI #FinancialServices #CFO #FutureOfWork #Innovation #MSFTAmbassador📍Hot Take: If you take the technology off the table and just ideate about where do we want to bring more value to our business or to our clients and our stakeholders, those are usually the winning places to get started with AI.Find Priya Gore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyagore/ 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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  • Former NASA Astronaut Daniel Tani & Head of BCO Niall Smith talk about "Living in Space"
    In this episode Melanie Boylan chats with former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani and Head of Research at MTU and Head of of Blackrock Castle Observatory Niall Smith about their Space Week Tour on "Living in Space" that has already become fully booked throughout Ireland.Hear the answers from Daniel about life on the ISS, the psychology, the food and more. Niall talks about the future of space and where Ireland fits in.
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  • We build really good user experiences for the employer and employee Luke Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO Kota
    Kota, the Irish-founded employee benefits platform, has launched the country’s first Instant Auto Enrolment Solution following its €12.6 million Series A investment in May. Their purpose-built solution gets Irish employers Auto Enrolment ready in just a few clicks. With 1 in 4 businesses unprepared and statutory contributions set to begin on 1 January  2026, employers have just five months to get ready. Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary is urging businesses to “act now”, describing auto-enrolment as “the biggest transformation of pension policy in the history of the State.”Kota’s new offering enables HR and finance teams to implement a compliant occupational pension with Irish Life within minutes. I recently caught up with Luke Mackey the Co-Founder and CEO of.KotaLuke talks about his background, what Kota does, AI and more. About Kota:Launched in 2023, Kota is building the internet infrastructure for employee benefits. Empowering modern businesses to offer employees insurance and retirement benefits more easily and affordably, all through one integrated platform, app and embedded insurance solution.Powered by proprietary infrastructure, Kota removes the friction from global benefits for HR and finance teams. Founded in Ireland, Kota supports hundreds of businesses and is backed by some of Europe’s leading investors including Eurazea, EQT Ventures, Northzone and Frontline, having raised over €20 million to date.
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