Likewise, for any business navigating the huge disruption brought about by AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies, staying informed and ahead of the curve is vital.
The Next Innovation, an Enterprise Ireland-sponsored podcast created by Situation Room Studios, helps on both fronts.
Its upcoming second season is set to offer more meaningful conversations around the big ideas shaping the changing global landscape, with a strong focus on Irish-led innovation making an international impact.
Each episode of the podcast features pioneering Irish companies alongside leading industry and academic experts, who come together to discuss the most pressing topics in tech.
While the series aims to platform trailblazing Irish businesses in the US, it also serves as a valuable resource for anyone keen to build their tech knowledge and better understand the Irish innovation ecosystem.
When the podcast launched earlier this year, it charted in the top five tech podcasts on Apple and maintained a spot in the top 10 charts for three months.
Season one, hosted by senior tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly, covered topics such as how automation could increase business productivity and how new forms of marine technology are working to combat climate change.
In an episode focusing on climate tech, XOcean’s chief technology officer, Shepard Smith, shared how the company’s environmentally friendly uncrewed vessels and advanced survey designs empower scientists and mariners to better understand the seabed and other aspects of the ocean.
It also featured Dr Art Trembanis, professor of Oceanography and Geology at the University of Delaware, who emphasised the importance of ocean mapping in advancing climate change mitigation efforts.
Other episodes examine innovative changes in sectors such as healthcare, business software, and workplace technology, spotlighting Irish tech leaders such as Workhuman, Oneview Healthcare, Moffett Automation, CORA Systems, and Swoop Funding.
In one, Murphy Kelly sat down with fellow tech journalists from Bloomberg and Business Insider to explore the latest developments in AI. They discussed how CameraMatics, an Irish tech company, was using AI-powered cameras to help drivers detect blind spots .
Season two looks into immersive reality, sports tech, cultural tech and more, highlighting how groundbreaking Irish companies are shaping the future across sectors like AI, medtech, sustainability and digital transformation.
This season introduces new host, Jennifer Strong, who has led podcasts at the MIT Technology Review and the Wall Street Journal.
Upcoming episodes will feature Enterprise Ireland clients including Imvizar, who blend tech and storytelling through next-generation augmented reality.
Also set to appear are Sligo-based Orecco, which gives elite athletes and professional sports teams personalised strategies for performance optimisation.
The Next Innovation is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Neil Curry is Marketing Manager at Enterprise Ireland
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