Business Post Podcasts

Listen back to Connected Live - a panel discussion with some of Ireland's foremost AI experts recorded at the Business Post's AI 2030 event last week. Our tech editor Charlie Taylor sat down with Emma Redmond head of OpenAI Ireland, Graham Abell, VP of software engineering and Ireland site lead at Workday and Eoin Hinchy, founder and chief executive of Irish unicorn Tines for a fascinating discussion on how AI could transform Ireland in the coming years. The panel spoke frankly on the need to handle the technology with care, how AI could alter the workforce and the importance of public trust to fully reap its rewards. Meanwhile, Peter O'Dwyer and Alice O'Leary bring you the latest developments in tech across the globe. The Business Post Connected Podcast, a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech, lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

George Osborne has spent much of his career making consequential decisions and living with the arguments that follow. This was the case during his tenure as UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and is once again in his role of managing director at OpenAI. In this special edition of the Business Post Podcast, recorded at the Business Post's AI 2030 event, listen back to his fireside chat with Daniel McConnell. Osborne spoke on OpenAI's impression of Ireland, its plans for expansion here and how governments are already falling behind in the race to regulate the technology. The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Since leaving school at the age of 16, Ivan Yates has lived many lives. He went from government minister to a successful bookmaker, to bankrupt, to one of the country's best-known broadcasters. In the final chapter of his career, Yates has once again pivoted - this time to self-help guru. He joins Business Post editor Daniel McConnell to discuss his new book 'The Game of Life and How to Win It' and how it was informed by the wins and losses of his own storied career. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer. Sound by Larry Mockus. Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan. Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness. Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Last week saw 50,000 people descend on San Francisco to attend Dreamforce - Salesforce's flagship tech conference. Movie stars, AI executives and our very own Charlie Taylor were among those in attendance. Charlie sat down with Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary to discuss some key takeaways from the event, including debate on the pace at which AI is evolving and Irish unicorn Fin officially joining the Salesforce family. Charlie was also joined by Mike O'Mahony, an investment analyst at MyWallSt to discuss to what extent the so-called SaaSpocalypse has hurt Big Tech and what is in store for AI stocks at this juncture for the technology. The Business Post Connected Podcast, a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech, lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Alan Joyce is the first to acknowledge his polarising reputation. During his time at the head of Qantas, his public profile oscillated between a cut-throat union buster to one of the best-regarded executives in Australia. Ahead of the release of Joyce's new book, Peter O'Dwyer sat down with the Irish aviation chief to discuss his turbulent career at the top of one of the world's biggest airlines. The pair delve into some of the biggest controversies of Joyce's career, such as the decision to ground Qantas flights in an industrial dispute with airline staff and the QF32 explosion, the state of play in the aviation sector and lessons learnt from his time as one of the most prominent Irish executives in the world. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Last week saw Apple finally announce the launch of its first folding phone - seven years on rival Samsung's heels. With a hefty price tag starting a $2,000 and alternatives flooding the market, has Apple missed the boat on the flip phone revival? And what does it signal for the firm's position as a market leader? Charlie is joined by Alice O'Leary to discuss. Charlie also sat down with Paul Reilis, formerly head of Microsoft Ireland and the reigning chief executive of Viatel Technology Group, the Irish digital service's provider, to discuss the company's recent flurry of expansion and how cybersecurity threats are weighing on indigenous businesses. The Business Post Connected Podcast, a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech, lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Originally founded as state-run initiative, Kilkenny Design has grown into one of the biggest names in Irish retail. Amid such a challenging period for bricks and mortar stores, how is the business not only surviving, but posting annual revenues in excess of €30million? Kilkenny Design chief executive Evelyn Moynihan joins Peter O'Dwyer this week to discuss the company's legacy, how increased crime rates have changed the retail game and discovering the next crop of Irish designers. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Nvidia's $12.9bn deal to buy Hugging Face, a collaborative hub for AI, is not only seismic in value - the deal is sure to have huge consequences for the chip giant's trajectory and the shape of the AI industry. To talk us through the potential ramifications, Charlie is joined by Dr Dympna O'Sullivan, Vice President for Research & Innovation at TU Dublin. Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary is also back in studio to discuss the biggest stories in tech, including the trillions of dollars needed to sustain data centre demand and Dyson's new $500 AI toothbrush. The Business Post Connected Podcast, a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech, lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

As Ireland's accommodation crisis deepens, the position of Housing Minister has become increasingly important to the welfare of the country and increasingly dreaded in political circles. Now 19 months into his tenure, James Browne sat down with our Policy Editor Daniel Murray for a frank discussion on the state of play in Ireland's housing market. The Housing Minister spoke on the market's addiction to state funding, why banks need to buck up and support builders and how "failing" local government is holding back delivery. Landing every Thursday morning, The Business Post podcast, hosted by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer, brings you the best interviews from leading business, political and entertainment figures from Ireland and across the world. Presented and edited by Daniel McConnell and Peter O'Dwyer Sound by Larry Mockus Produced by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Within just 18 months of launch, Legora surprised itself in hitting annual recurring revenues of $100 million. The AI-powered legal workspace has firmly established itself as one to watch on the global tech stage. How did it get there and with some AI giants already on its heels, does it feel confident about maintaining its position? Jacob Lauritzen, Legora's chief technology officer, joins Charlie to discuss. Business Post reporter Vish Gain also sat down with Charlie to delve into the biggest stories in tech, including Nvidia's share boom and Meta's latest legal woes. The Business Post Connected Podcast, a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech, lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.