The Next Innovation

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The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.

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  1. 9月16日

    Bringing Brands to Life With Augmented Reality

    In this episode of The Next Innovation, host Samantha Murphy Kelly explores the next era of spatial storytelling— how virtual and augmented reality are shaping the way businesses and consumers interact with technology. Michael Guerin, founder and CEO of Imvizar, explains how his company uses location-based immersive experiences to connect people with meaningful stories, creating hundreds of employee and visitor digital experiences for clients such as global accounting firm Grant Thornton, Salesforce, Google, and others. Then, Ben Lang, executive editor and co-founder of the virtual reality news site, Road to VR, takes us inside the rapid and exciting changes in the industry. And finally, Dr. Randall Hill, executive director of the Institute for Creative Technologies at the University of Southern California, shares how augmented and virtual reality applications can build understanding and deeper human connections. Plus, Rafa Pagés, co-founder and CEO of Volograms, walks us through how volumetric video capture is shaping the sports industry and bringing the cutting-edge technology closer to everyday users.

    26 分鐘

  2. 8月22日

    How Corporate Sustainability Can Keep Your Top Talent

    What does real corporate climate action look like — and who’s driving it? In this episode of The Next Innovation, host Samantha Murphy Kelly explores the evolving world of sustainable business, where tech startups, multinational corporations, and farms alike are under pressure to reduce emissions across the globe. She speaks with Paul Murphy, CEO of ClimeAction, an Ireland-based company offering “climate action as a service” to help factories and supply chains decarbonize, and Josh Prigge, a leading ESG consultant and founder of Sustridge. Forbes contributor Joan Michelson shares how the EU has made strides past the US to meet its climate commitments. And we meet Yasmin Abdu, founder of CarbonTrac, a supermarket tech company backed by the United Nations and Samsung. Their insights reveal how business leaders are rethinking risk, regulation, and responsibility in the face of climate change

    17 分鐘

  3. 8月21日

    Is the Future of Storytelling Extended Reality?

    In this episode of The Next Innovation, host Samantha Murphy Kelly explores the immersive world of extended reality - or XR - and how it's reshaping storytelling, art, and technology. Featuring voices from across the XR industry, the episode introduces us to Mark Vena, a leading tech analyst at Smart Tech Research; Paddy Dunning, a visionary behind The Giant, a ten-story LED statue that transforms intro cultural icons; Camille Donegan, founder of Eirmersive, an organization helping Irish artists use XR; and Don McGuire, Qualcomm's CMO, who breaks down how AI and wearable XR devises are entering everyday life. We also hear from Janet Beck of Glasseye and Jad Zouein of OuterNet London, whose immersive installations are turning advertising and art into living, breathing experiences. From empathy-building VR to real-time audience engagement, this episode reveals why XR may be the future of connection - and why great storytelling still lies at its core.

    22 分鐘

  4. 3月14日

    Live from SXSW: How Will AI Work With Human Intelligence?

    In this episode of The Next Innovation, host Samantha Murphy Kelly takes the stage at Ireland House, the designated meeting point of Enterprise Ireland innovators and leaders during the annual SXSW tech conference in Austin, Texas. As part of a live panel discussion, Samantha sat down with William Fitzgerald, co-founder of Bárd Global, Dr. Susan Leavy, ethicist and professor at University College Dublin, and Dr. Matt Lease, computer scientist and professor at the University of Texas. They explore the ethical considerations of AI-generated content, whether regulation can hurt or foster innovation, and what young companies should be privy to when considering AI tools. They also discuss how AI is transforming certain industries and what consumers should expect in the near future.

    35 分鐘

  5. 3月6日

    Tech Journalists' Top Trends for 2025

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly leads a roundtable discussion with top journalists of the tech industry. Rachel Metz, AI reporter for Bloomberg, Adam Rogers, senior correspondent for Business Insider, and Matt McFarland, former CNN tech reporter and writer of the tech-focused Green Rocketship Substack newsletter, join Samantha to explore the latest and most exciting tech trends, their projections for 2025, the intersection of sustainability and technology, automated drone deliveries, and more. Plus, the group discusses the ways AI may function to make the world safer. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios.

    28 分鐘

  6. 3月6日

    Move over Excel. A New Tool Will Transform Business Data

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy Kelly explores how data analysis is transforming business operations. The episode takes a closer look at the growing trend of business intelligence, including data analytics and artificial intelligence, and how entrepreneurs are using these tools to facilitate scalability, operational efficiency, project management, and much more. It features Suzanne Kerins, Chief Marketing Officer of CORA Systems, and Ciaran Burke, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Swoop Funding, both Irish companies and leading innovators of the data analytics industry. Samantha also speaks with Dr. Sunil Gupta, a professor of business technology at Harvard University. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios.

    19 分鐘

  7. 3月6日

    The Tech Transformation of Hospital Visits

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the trend of transformative technology in healthcare, specifically in the patient experience. The episode features OneView Healthcare, an Irish health tech company providing hospital patients and staff with virtual care, through their innovative tablet technology. Samantha breaks down how this tech streamlines inpatient processes and enhances the connection between doctor and patient and why this could transform the hospital experience for families, patients, and medical caregivers. Samantha speaks with Dr. Dale Alverson, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Ruth Reader, a health technology reporter at POLITICO, Nicki Fetterman, Vice President of Account Management at OneView, Alyssa Gutjahr, associate director of product at New York University Langone Health, and Jerry Vuchak, chief information officer at Children’s Nebraska hospital. Plus, Dr. Robert Pearl, former executive director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, explains how generative AI is shaping the telehealth game. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios.

    19 分鐘

  8. 1月10日

    How Automation Will Drive Your Company's Growth

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the automation trend and how companies across the globe are innovating and increasingly incorporating robots into their lives, influencing communication, work, and business decisions. Samantha breaks down the various automation applications, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and software development. The episode features an inside look into Moffett Automation, an Irish company founded and directed by Sam Moffett. The company has created an unprecedented, four-directional fully automated pallet shuttle that makes warehousing much more efficient. But the latest trends in automation have also brought concern. Simon Johnson, a Nobel Laureate and MIT professor, and journalist Jennifer Strong share how automation could shape the future of business productivity and job stability. Plus, Kevin Surace, the father of the virtual assistant, sheds light into why automation might be here to stay.

    23 分鐘

  9. 1月10日

    Could AI Make You Love Your Job?

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the gamification trend in the workplace. Some companies have recently resorted to points and rewards systems as a way to incentivize employees. But this can lead to a slippery slope. Workhuman, an Irish company specializing in helping companies around the world uplift workers, has instead created a platform that recognizes and celebrates employee efforts. Jesse Harriott, the head of Workhuman’s iQ, gives an inside look into how artificial intelligence and data analytics power their unique and innovative recognition program. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, a workplace culture expert, shares insight into the loneliness epidemic and why employees feel disconnected from their employers. Plus, Dr. Hazel Grünewald, professor of organizational behavior at Germany’s ESB Business School at the University of Reutlingen explains the underlying concerns of gamification.

    26 分鐘

  10. 1月10日

    How to Unlock the Ocean's Climate Solution

    In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores how uncrewed survey vessels could unlock the secret to combatting the climate crisis. XOCEAN is an Irish marine data company that is leading the way in how scientists collect ocean data, a notoriously difficult task. Their chief technology officer, Shepard Smith, shares how the company’s climate-friendly and innovative uncrewed vessels and survey designs empower scientists and mariners to better understand the seabed and other aspects of the ocean. Plus, Dr. Art Trembanis, professor of oceanography and geology at the University of Delaware, shares why ocean mapping and studying the ocean’s seabed is crucial for enhancing climate mitigation.

    23 分鐘

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    Introducing: The Next Innovation

    The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.

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The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Situation Room Studios
  • 活躍年代
    2024年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    11
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜

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