Today’s guest is Matt Conlon, Founder at Cytidel. As cybersecurity threats are escalating in complexity andfrequency, professionals like Matt are at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In this podcast, Matt shares insights into his journey from consulting to founding Cytidel, a company that aims to revolutionisevulnerability management and exposure management.

Topics include:

0:00 His journey from consulting to frontline cybersecurity and incident response

3:28 Why burnout sparked a mission to solve cybersecurity alert overload

7:27 Expanding exposure management beyond businesses to third-party risks

8:46 How AI automation is accelerating attacks before patches even exist

9:56 How their data identifies cyber threats over 200 days earlier

12:58 Fast value, strong ROI and collaborative cybersecurity innovation

15:14 How Enterprise Ireland powered their launch, investment and international growth

15:57 Why cybersecurity shifts towards personalised AI insights while fundamentals remain vital

Today’s guest is Ian Kiely, Leading UAV specialist, Founder of Drone Space Limited and ESA project contributor. He is also joined by Joe, a veteran in national security, maritime navigation and airborne law enforcement. In an ever-evolving digital landscape where drones and AI take centre stage, understanding their impact on airspace, security, and everyday life is crucial. This episode brings to light the sophisticated integration of AI into drone technology and its implications, particularly in Ireland.

Topics include:

0:00 Ireland’s drone boom, Manna’s exit and a billion-euro opportunity lost

5:03 How Ireland races to defend against evolving autonomous drone threats

7:19 AI transforms battlefield drones as Ireland hosts EU defence hackathon

11:03 How Drone Space brings industry together for safer, compliant drone operations

12:20 Building a skilled, connected network for safer drone adoption

13:32 Drone innovation accelerates alongside growing security and criminal threats

15:54 Drone technology evolves faster than regulation can keep pace

18:27 AI drone swarms adapt, coordinate and overwhelm traditional defences

20:07 Goal-driven AI drones expose dangerous gaps in Ireland’s defences

This episode is sponsored by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, helping Irish businesses close AI skills gaps through practical, funded training and bespoke programmes for their teams. Learn more at https://ictskillnet.ie/

Today's guest is Kingsley Kelly, Founder and CTO at Glitch. As AI continues to revolutionise how companies operate, innovate and compete, Kingsley is at the forefront of this change. In this podcast, he shares insights into how Glitch is transforming the advertising landscape and leveraging AI to build a platform that stands resilient amidst the oscillating demands of the modern digital market.

Topics include:

0:00 The journey to building a platform simplifying digital advertising

4:47 Building goal-oriented AI agents to simplify marketing automation

6:25 How AI agents face real-world complexity beyond technical capabilities

8:24 How AI supercharges engineers, creating highly productive AI collaborators

11:38 Why AI companies must evolve continuously with advancing AI capabilities

15:15 Building AI knowledge systems through human feedback and continuous learning

17:53 How AI requires embracing uncertainty, complexity and human oversight1

9:43 AI governance, multi-model strategies and strong AI harnesses

24:10 Measuring AI progress through autonomous task length and agent capabilities

Today's guest is Owen Murray, Commercial Director at URhired. URhired is not just another AI tool; it is a lifeline designed purposely for neurodivergent job seekers. With over 85% of the neurodivergent community in the UK and Ireland facing unemployment or underemployment, Owen’s mission through URhired is clear and critical.Topics include:

0:00 His role as an AI interview coach empowering neurodivergent job seekers to succeed

5:42 Encouraging neurodivergent hiring through AI-powered talent solutions

8:31 Helping organisations scale inclusive employment through AI support

11:02 How AI interview coaching is helping neurodivergent candidates navigate hiring

14:02 Using Customer feedback to shape AI solution and validate market demand

16:42 Scaling URhired through product refinement and investment

18:20 How entrepreneurial growth is supported by mentorship, networking and curiosity

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

Today’s guest is Brian Kelleher, Founder at MicroDoc. From automating time-consuming documentation to enhancing clinical decision-making, AI has the potential to transform healthcare efficiency while addressing some of the sector’s biggest challenges. In today’s episode, Brian discusses the role of AI in modern healthcare, how solutions like MicroDoc are improving clinical workflows, and what it takes to successfully adopt AI in a highly regulated industry.

Topics include:

0:00 Building AI-powered clinical workflows that streamline medical documentation

2:54 How personalised AI dictation reduces document editing time

4:17 How AI learns from corrections to improve accuracy

5:27 Seeing doctors save hours daily through AI documentation

6:19 Driving AI adoption through intuitive clinical workflows

8:30 Building trust through security, compliance and governance

9:59 Embedding AI across the entire clinic workflow

12:11 Pricing AI based on high-value clinical time savings, not compute cost

13:29 Specialised AI agents for clinical tasks with human-in-the-loop oversight