DeepTech Unleashed is a podcast for DeepTech founders, from DeepTech founders hosted by NGP Capital.
Inspired by the ‘great convergence’ and a new wave of European entrepreneurs transforming the fields of robotics, AI, space tech, quantum, and more, DeepTech Unleashed explores the challenges and opportunities of building a DeepTech company.
Host Christian Noske talks candidly to some of Europe’s most inspiring founders as they share their insights into every aspect of founder life, from enterprise sales to navigating complex regulation to international expansion, and their personal moments of DeepTech magic.
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DeepTech Unleashed is a podcast for DeepTech founders, from DeepTech founders hosted by NGP Capital.
Inspired by the ‘great convergence’ and a new wave of European entrepreneurs transforming the fields of robotics, AI, space tech, quantum, and more, DeepTech Unleashed explores the challenges and opportunities of building a DeepTech company.
Host Christian Noske talks candidly to some of Europe’s most inspiring founders as they share their insights into every aspect of founder life, from enterprise sales to navigating complex regulation to international expansion, and their personal moments of DeepTech magic.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How is AI Revolutionising Workplace Safety? We talk to Ciarán O'Mara, CTPO and co-founder of Protex AI, a platform which aims to shift safety from a reactive to a proactive approach using computer vision and machine learning. Ciarán highlights the technical challenges of implementing AI in industrial settings, the importance of building a diverse technical team, and the evolving perceptions of AI in the workplace. He also reflects on the cultural dynamics of hiring in Ireland and the US, and shares success stories that demonstrate the impact of Protex's technology in reducing safety incidents.
Topics include
How Protex AI aims to shift safety from reactive to proactive.
Using computer vision to monitor unsafe behaviours.
Building AI for industrial clients presents unique challenges.
Cultural dynamics play a significant role in hiring and team building.
How AI can augment human roles rather than replace them.
How Protex AI has reduced safety incidents by 62% within 90 days.
How the perception of AI is evolving positively in the workplace.
Why a diverse technical team is essential for innovation.
The future of AI in industry is promising and full of opportunities.
Success stories highlight the real-world impact of technology.
Chapters
00:00 The Human Element in AI and Safety
02:30 Protex AI: Origin and Mission
04:37 Innovative Safety Solutions through Technology
06:50 Technical Challenges in AI for Industry
10:12 The Evolution of Computer Vision
12:34 Future of AI in Safety and Operations
15:06 Building a Diverse Technical Team
17:01 Changing Perceptions of AI in the Workplace
19:35 Augmenting Human Roles with AI
22:07 Protex AI vs. Traditional Safety Oversight
24:16 Cultural Dynamics in Hiring and Team Building
29:24 Navigating US Market Challenges
30:57 Moments of Magic: Success Stories
37:11 The Future of AI in Industry
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