Connected

Google's Marie Davis joins the big show to talk about the challenges for SMEs looking to get bigger online. Davis talks to Emmet Ryan about the opportunities and supports out there for Irish businesses, how the market is changing, and a whole lot more.

Ryan Burke, senior vice president international with InVision joins Emmet Ryan on the big show to discuss all things design. With experience and aesthetic playing a bigger role than ever in the tech space, Burke offers fascinating insights as to how designers are branching out and shaping the way we live.

In a special edition of the Connected podcast, Emmet Ryan is joined by Jason Walsh and Quinton O'Reilly to discuss the issues raised in the March edition of Connected's cover story on privacy and connectivity. From the health impact to improving links with relatives overseas, the gang runs the gamut across the issues including privacy concerns, security risks, and keeping an eye on just how many gizmos we are using to stay connected.

We're talking all things blockchain this week as Wachsman Ireland managing director Emma Walker joins Emmet Ryan on the big show. From the growth of cryptocurrencies to the role of blockchain beyond that, Walker gives her insights from working with a wealth of businesses across this space. We also hear about Walker's route to her current role and what it's like leading the global expansion of a young business while still in her mid 20s.

It's time for the annual big sexy Valentine's day edition of Connected. Emmet Ryan is joined by Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa and Connected regular Róisín Kiberd to look at how technology is impacting our personal lives. This extended edition of Connected sees the gang discuss the messages from the Black Mirror episode Hang the DJ, the way the internet is making love into a commodity, how people use online dating apps, sex robots, and a whole lot more. Whether you are in love or not even bothered looking, it's a packed show with plenty to intrigue the Cult of Connected. Enjoy.

Garvan Callan, director of strategy, digital, and innovation at Bank of Ireland joins Emmet Ryan in studio to discuss what his job actually is, business transformation, reinventing your business, start-ups, and what's coming down the tracks. The episode also features some festive references because we recorded it before Christmas. Ah, timing. Enjoy a jam packed edition of Connected.

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