Today's guest is Ronan Geraghty, Subsidiary COO at Microsoft Ireland. , who are principal sponsors for next week's sixth annual AI Awards. In the episode, Ronan explores the monumental strides in technology and innovation taking place at Microsoft, as he delves into the transformative impact of AI initiatives, the expanding role of Microsoft in Ireland, and what's next for AI and its applications.

Topics include:

0:00 Recent announcement of 550 new engineering jobs in Ireland

2:21 His role to drives strategy, AI and cloud innovation

3:33 How their foresight in AI investments drives industry leadership

4:51 How AI's rapid evolution fuels endless possibilities and innovation

6:43 Microsoft's role in showcasing real-world AI applications

9:36 Shifting from experimentation to scalable business transformation

12:02 How AI drives tangible business impact through optimized processes

13:46 Why AI success hinges on clear goals, leadership and adaptability

16:32 Leveraging Copilot as a coachable virtual teammate to optimize tasks

18:48 Enhancing skills, enabling creativity, productivity and personal growth with AI

20:54 Why security is the top priority, ensuring trust and safeguarding data

22:06 How AI is evolving to enhance collaboration and automate tasks