AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today’s guest is Jac Dunne, Chief Executive Officer at dimply. In a rapidly evolving tech world, Jac and her story with dimply is a testament to adaptation, growth and innovation. Jac's journey is an inspiring blend of traditional financial expertise and cutting-edge technological advancements, which offers a blueprint for understanding the dynamic integration of AI in financial services.
Topics include:
0:00 How an accidental start became a gritty, wide-ranging finance career
3:41 Shaping their leadership style through great leaders and strong family values
5:32 How legacy system challenges pushed a finance professional into regtech innovation
8:36 Helping financial firms launch customer experiences faster with dimply
10:22 Launching Holi, a regulated, deterministic AI financial experience agent
12:26 Why customers love fast, frictionless, on-brand journeys that scale digitally
14:45 How Enterprise Ireland has been a strategic, hands-on partner supporting growth
16:55 Goals for 2026 from expanding Holi, and entering UK and US markets

Today's guest is Mark Kirwan, CEO & Founder at Positive Carbon. In recent years, the issue of food waste has become increasingly critical, with about one-third of all food produced ending up in the bin. However, AI Awards 2025 winner Positive Carbon is changing that narrative with a mission to significantly reduce food waste in the hospitality industry by leveraging artificial intelligence and innovative technology.Topics include:
0:00 How Positive Carbon uses AI to help hospitality cut food waste
3:32 His career journey from software engineer to founding Positive Carbon
5:05 How Zero-shot AI identifies food waste instantly with no training needed
6:05 Utilising Plug-and-play hardware to track kitchen food waste in real time
7:14 Using Microsoft Azure and Defender for secure, compliant cloud AI
8:29 Securing funding by directly pitching to investors with validated ideas
9:57 How Enterprise Ireland provided support, introductions and collaborative guidance
10:35 How plug-and-play design ensures high adoption and effective results
11:25 Winning Best Application of AI in Sustainability at the 2025 AI Awards
12:01 Expanding internationally in 2026, aiming for 10,000 units reducing food waste

Today’s guest is Kate Minogue, Fractional CPO/General Manager and AI Advisor at Kate Minogue Advisory. As technology constantly reshapes our lives, the intersection of AI and human experience is particularly compelling. In this podcast, Kate talks about the transformative power of AI, its varying applications and the insightful experiences from her journey in the field.Topics include:
0:00 Judging the AI Awards applications with care, depth and sector diversity
3:52 Using AI to genuinely make people’s lives easier through the AI Leadership Lab
6:25 Building the course through disciplined execution and constant user feedback
10:56 ChatGPT’s shift into a consumer commerce and app platform
16:03 How OpenAI’s broad, emergent strategy may converge on app ecosystem
19:32 Why consumer AI faces challenges of trust, ease of use and literacy
23:23 How to follow Kate and get involved with the Leadership Lab course

Today’s guest is John Clancy, Founder & CEO at Galvia and AI Person of the Year 2025. In the podcast, John discusses the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in the retail sector and the strategic vision of Galvia as they expand into new markets. The episode covers the evolution of AI in retail, the challenges faced by businesses in adopting new technologies, and the actionable insights gained through AI-driven data analysis.
Topics include:
0:00 How Galvia are giving mid-sized retailers unified, predictive business insights
3:15 Applying AI to unify retail data, predict demand, and optimise inventory and sales
7:09 Using customer insights to personalise retail experiences and boost basket size
9:31 Targeting underserved mid-sized retailers with practical, data-driven AI expansion in UK
11:51 Actively driving AI expansion, focusing on practical value for retailers
15:41 Scaling AI as a service for retailers, replacing spreadsheets with real-time insights

Today’s guest is Chris Yiu, Director of Public Policy, Northern Europe at Meta. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of AI innovation and the challenges of regulation. With his extensive experience in technology policy and AI governance, Chris provides compelling insights into the current landscape and future potential of AI, particularly focusing on how Europe are navigating these waters.
Topics include:
0:00 How the AI Awards showcased diverse innovators driving societal and business progress
1:42 Why Europe lags US and China in AI innovation
3:55 Hoe the UK prioritizes growth, pragmatic AI regulation and innovation
5:40 Rapid AI outpaces Europe’s complex, fragmented regulations
8:40 How Meta uses AI to empower businesses and drive innovation
10:50 Hands-on experimentation with accessible AI tools empowers innovation
13:23 Why Europe debates AI regulation reform to boost innovation
15:47 How Europe risks underutilizing AI’s transformative potential due to regulations