E202 'A journey of innovation: Reflections and Prospects' with UCD's Liam Cronin

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/ef/f0/4e/eff04e21-fd56-0c29-92a8-27426c4425de/mza_14451247613721481512.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

AI Ireland

225 episodes

3 days ago

Join host Mark Kelly on the AI Ireland podcast as he explores the impactful applications of AI in both business and society. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and thought-provoking discussions on the ethical implications of AI. Gain valuable insights into how AI is being applied to business and society, as Ireland drives positive change and fosters innovation in this dynamic podcast.

Technology

RSS

All content for AI Ireland with Mark Kelly is the property of AI Ireland and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Technology

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/2792017/2792017-1749135094963-99f782ac22f82.jpg

E202 'A journey of innovation: Reflections and Prospects' with UCD's Liam Cronin

AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

20 minutes 27 seconds

4 months ago

E202 'A journey of innovation: Reflections and Prospects' with UCD's Liam Cronin

Today's guest is Liam Cronin, Director of Innovation at University College Dublin and former CEO at the RDI Hub. In this episode, Liam reflects on six impactful years at RDI Hub, highlighting job creation, European funding and AI program successes. Now in his new role Nova UCD, he aims to support startups, drive AI innovation and build strategic partnerships.

Topics include:

0:00 His six-year journey building an impactful, community-driven, applied AI hub

5:07 Having an inclusive, customer-driven approach shaped by community feedback

6:59 With a huge AI demand, the challenge now is national scale

10:06 Why the biggest barrier is time, not willingness and advice to start small

12:31 How success in AI needs a people, productivity, and profit focus

15:57 The 2025 AI summer school with a focus on finance

18:07 Moving to UCD to lead innovation and startups