The Leaders in Tech Podcast

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This podcast covers all things technology, leadership and innovation

  1. Aug 26

    Trust Your Gut, Back Yourself : Steph Sheehan on Adversity & the AI Revolution

    With 20 years' experience building software products and scaling SaaS teams, Stephanie Sheehan has seen technology transform more than once but AI feels different.In this episode, Stephanie shares what AI adoption actually looks like inside engineering teams, how leadership needs to evolve with it, and why adaptability may matter more than job titles. She also opens up about the personal challenges that shaped her career, leadership style and perspective on resilience. Topics discussed: - Why AI feels different from previous technology shifts - A 12-week engineering project completed in three days - The impact of AI on engineers and leaders - How AI is changing expectations inside businesses - Why junior engineers are changing the way teams work - Scaling software and SaaS organisations - Moving from engineering into senior leadership - Why job titles matter less in a changing world - Trusting your instincts during difficult periods - Addiction, family life and career pressure - How personal experience shapes leadership - Advice for the next generation of technology leaders We hope you enjoy!

    Trust Your Gut, Back Yourself : Steph Sheehan on Adversity & the AI Revolution

  2. Jul 28

    Architecting Trust | How AI Is Transforming Compliance Technology

    In this episode, Paddy Fagan shares how AI is transforming compliance technology, enterprise software and the future of software engineering. Drawing on experience at IBM, Curam Software and MyComplianceOffice, Paddy discusses AI adoption, building products for regulated industries, hiring in the AI era, and why great teams will continue to outperform great technology. Topics covered How AI is transforming compliance technologyEnterprise software & digital transformationBuilding AI for regulated industriesLessons from IBM & Curam SoftwareHiring software engineers in the AI eraAI productivity & software developmentLeadership & scaling technology companiesThe future of enterprise AIData quality & explainable AICareer advice for software engineers

    Architecting Trust | How AI Is Transforming Compliance Technology

  3. Jun 23

    Gary Hunter : When the Trajectory Changes, How to navigate career disruption

    Gary Hunter is a senior technology leader at Intel, where he has spent over a decade building teams, leading complex engineering organisations and driving innovation across semiconductors, edge computing and AI. Starting his career in chip design, Gary worked on technology that found its way into the original iPod before joining Intel, where he helped grow a new organisation from just five people to around 250 employees while directly leading a team of approximately 50 people. In this episode, Gary shares lessons from his international upbringing, his journey from engineer to leader, what separates high-performing teams from average ones, and how leaders can navigate the rapid pace of change being driven by artificial intelligence. Topics discussed:• Growing up in Venezuela and Saudi Arabia• Lessons from an international upbringing• Working on technology used in the original iPod• Moving from engineering into leadership• Joining Intel and helping grow a new organisation from 5 to 250 people• Leading a team of approximately 50 people• Creating opportunities inside large organisations• Leadership, ownership and career progression• Building high-performing teams and strong cultures• Coaching, mentoring and developing future leaders• Managing organisational change and career disruption• The impact of AI on leadership and software development• Preventing burnout in fast-moving technology teams• Systems thinking and problem solving• The future of engineering in an AI-driven world We hope you enjoy!

  4. May 26

    Building The AI-Native Financial Platform For Founders

    Sean Mullaney is the founder & CEO of Seapoint, an AI-native financial platform helping startups, scale-ups and mid-market businesses manage finances with greater clarity, automation and control. With over 25 years of experience across AI, fintech and startups, Sean has held senior engineering and leadership roles at Stripe, Google, Zalando and Algolia, while also advising startups, mentoring founders and investing in technology companies across Europe. In this episode, Sean shares insights on AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, startup failure, high-agency teams and why he believes there’s never been a better time to build a company. Topics discussed:• Building Seapoint & solving founder financial pain points• Why AI is changing how companies are built• Startup lessons from Google, Stripe, Zalando & Algolia• Building and scaling high-performance engineering teams• The rise of AI-native businesses• Why failing slowly is dangerous• The future of entrepreneurship & technology• Managing teams in the AI era• Why founders need resilience• Building products that are 10x better• The future of finance & fintech• Scaling startups across Europe• AI, productivity & the future of work• Leadership, agency & company culture We hope you enjoy!

  5. Apr 27

    Consistency Compounds: From Pro Cycling to Building Fin.ai

    A fascinating conversation with Ryan Sherlock on leadership, high performance, and navigating one of the fastest-moving periods in tech. From building startups in the early 2000s to competing at an elite level in cycling and now leading at Intercom, Ryan shares the mindset and principles behind sustained success. In this episode, Ryan Sherlock & Neil discuss: His journey from early-stage startups to senior leadership in tech Lessons from elite cycling and how they translate into business and leadership Why focusing on one thing at a time is critical for achieving world-class results The power of consistently doing small things well over time How AI is radically changing how products are built and teams operate The reality of working in a fast paced, constantly evolving industry Intercom’s approach to product development, experimentation, and rapid iteration Leadership principles: staying calm under pressure, leading by example, and doing the hard work Building high performing teams through purpose, mastery, and autonomy The future of AI, software, and what it means for careers and businesses We hope you enjoy

  6. Mar 27

    Building the AI Receptionist for Every Dental Clinic!

    Martin sits down with India, co-founder of Linda AI an AI receptionist built for dental clinics. What we cover: - Why dental clinics miss up to 30% of calls - How Linda captures missed opportunities and boosts bookings - Acting as an “extra team member” for busy front desks - Reducing no-shows with AI call confirmations - Real examples of rescheduling and filling slots instantly - Why vertical AI is so powerful in healthcare - The story behind starting Linda AI- Building with co-founders and dividing roles - Raising €2.6M and scaling the business - The importance of focus when building a startup - How customer feedback shapes the product - Where AI in healthcare is heading We hope you enjoy!

  7. Feb 26

    The AI-Native CEO: Gareth Cummings’ Leadership Story

    In this episode, we sit down with Gareth Cummings, CEO of eDesk, to explore his journey from startup engineer to leading a global AI-powered company transforming e-commerce customer support. Gareth shares honest insights on scaling tech businesses, acquisitions, and why AI is redefining how online brands engage with customers. This conversation dives into leadership, resilience, and building products that solve real commercial problems. In this episode, we discuss: - Gareth’s early path into technology and startups - Lessons from working in small companies vs large enterprises - What really happens during a tech acquisition - The transition from CTO to CEO - Building eDesk - How AI is transforming e-commerce customer support - The impact of fast response times on conversion rates - Scaling systems for peak periods like Black Friday - Using automation to reduce operational strain - The importance of customer data and sentiment insights - Why large companies struggle to move quickly - Where AI is heading next in online retail If you’re interested in technology, leadership or the future of AI in business, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world experience. We hope you enjoy the episode.

  8. Feb 3

    E35: Building Overpath: AI-powered Sales Execution

    In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Overpath Ross Keating and Dermot O'Connor to talk about what sales really looks like in an AI-first world.We unpack the real problems with modern sales, how AI is changing behaviour and how it will aid people and not replace people(for now). The conversation goes deep into co-founder dynamics, execution over ideas, fundraising reality, and what investors actually care about behind the scenes.We also explore the uncertainty around AI in sales roles, why SDRs are still being hired, what an AI-native sales leader looks like, and the biggest risks companies face when scaling.This is an honest, practical conversation for founders, operators, and anyone building in AI right now. Let us know what you think of this episode!

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