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Fantastic #GenAI masterclass here in the RDI Hub earlier today! Gearoid Kearney introduced us to Brian Hanly of Brightbeam, a Services business focused on helping organisations gain advantage through AI. Brian discussed AI use cases in production, citing use cases such as one which provided call summarisation for a health insurance company increasing their productivity, and another which made internal documentation available for natural language search interrogation leading to increased levels of customer success. This was followed by a demo from the team at Sia Partners, a global management consultancy firm, with over 400 data scientists and 5 centres of excellence around the world. Their GenAI Workforce analysis tool highlighted the impact of AI on company roles and how certain roles can be made more productive through the use of GenAI. Gearoid Kearney ran an interactive use case workshop which allowed participants to identify potential implementations for their companies and lastly breakout rooms facilitated networking and collaborative learning. Key topics explored were the use of #GenAI for operations and automating manual processes. Participants shared the GenAI tools they use for personal productivity. Thanks as always to the RDI Hub team for supporting the breakout rooms and the production team Gearoid O'Sullivan and Fionnuala O Callaghan. Thanks to our speakers Gearoid Kearney, Brian Hanly, Ciara Close and Catherine O'Doherty. Our #GenAImasterclasses will return again next month, watch this space! #GenAIUseCases #GenAI #Masterclass #RDIhub

🎟 EVENT INVITE 🎟 : DIBEST Webinar Watch Party & Mixer in the RDI Hub next Friday October 4th. The RDI Hub is one of four countries taking part in the DIBEST programme. #DIBEST (Digital Innovation for Blue Economy & Social Tourism) is a project co-funded by the European Commission under the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme under Priority Area - Blue sustainable tourism and culture. The main objective of DIBEST is to support tourism microenterprises in the participating coastal regions to adopt digital innovations. This will enable them to increase their competitiveness, market access, and environmental sustainability. The project focuses on family-run and multigenerational businesses, aiming to improve the economy and society of the participating regions. On Friday October 4th we will be running a hybrid event to raise awareness about DIBEST and encourage people to apply for a place on the upcoming DIBEST training programme Agenda: 10.30am to 11.30am: #DIBEST Webinar, led by Ciara Herity of the Western Development Commission, introducing the programme and outlining the supports available. 11.30am Keynote Speaker : Brian Nevin Programme Manager, Digital that Delivers – Fáilte Ireland 12noon to 12.30am #DIBEST Mentor Panel Discussion with Liam Cronin, CEO RDI Hub, hugh reynolds, RDI Hub Entrepreneur In Residence, David Larkin, DealCoach.io Enabling SaaS Enterprise Sellers accelerate their revenue growth Georgie Browne Senior Startup Consultant AxisBIC, Kerry MacConnell, RDI Hub PR & Marketing, startups, storytelling, content & Gen AI and Megan Daly-Tyrrell, Business Development Manager for the RDI Hub with a passion for driving business to Ireland's South West : Sales Development and Hospitality 12.30 #Networking over tea/coffee/sandwiches. If you would like to attend remotely, please register through the eventbrite link here: https://bit.ly/3zIQCeX If you are interested in attending in person, please fill out this form here: https://lnkd.in/epjciUxb Please note we have a limited number of seats available. We look forward to having you join us, either in person or remotely! 👋 Ian Brannigan Ciara Herity Niall Brady Liam Cronin Fionnuala O Callaghan Gearoid Kearney Niall Larkin Megan Daly-Tyrrell Gearoid O'Sullivan Grace (Lynch) O Halloran Maeve Lyons Kerry MacConnell Mary Rose Stafford Fiona Scott-Hayward Amber Galwey Kerry Businesswomen's Network Fáilte Ireland Network Ireland Radio Kerry Kerry Tourism Industry Federation

We enjoyed a great September #MembersMixer earlier this week in the hub! RDI Hub member Michael O'Connor of #NextGenCyber gave an interesting presentation about cybersecurity and the latest grants available to help futureproof your business. Definitely your go-to-guy for any queries around #cybersecurity! Thanks Michael! 👋

There's still time to apply for #Founders #TalentAccelerator; the deadline is approaching fast. Apply by next Monday 30th September. The #Founders programme brings together the most talented engineers, domain experts and commercial minds to find a co-founder, build a global tech startup from scratch, and pitch for €100K investment, while receiving a €2,000 monthly grant. #Founders invests in people, not startups. Is this you? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gA_CdqXg > How It Works: The programme will bring together Ireland's most ambitious, exceptional people to find a co-founder, build a startup from scratch and pitch for €100,000 investment in three months. > Funding: Participants receive a €2,000 monthly grant for the 3 months. Specifics: Phase 1 of the programme kicks off in January 2025 and will run for 3 months, full-time onsite in Dogpatch Labs. > Investment: At the end of Phase 1, top startups will receive €100K investment under a SAFE > The Proof: Check out the team from inspeq ai, who raised over $1.1M just over 6 months after meeting in last year’s Founders cohort! Know someone with Founders potential? Refer them today: https://lnkd.in/gbea_cc9 Want to learn more? Check us out: https://joinfounders.co/ PorterShed | Republic of Work | Dogpatch Labs | Liam Cronin | Gearoid Kearney

Great buzz and excitement in Dogpatch labs today for NDRC Accelerator showcase and Founders Lab programme from Belfast today, standing room only , well done to Dogpatch Labs Ormeau Labs PorterShed Republic of Work RDI Hub Gearoid Kearney Niall Larkin Kerry MacConnell

Event Invite: Skillnet Innovation Exchange Scale-Up Roadshow | Navigating Business Growth: Legal, Finance & More Date: September 30th, 2024 Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm (with light refreshments and networking from 1:00pm) Venue: RDI Hub, Killarney Road, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, V93 KP68 Join us for an afternoon of valuable insights, networking, and practical advice designed to help you scale your business. #WhatToExpect: Key Business Supports: Discover essential resources to accelerate your business’s success. #StrategiesForSuccess: Learn proven strategies for sustainable growth. #DrivingInnovation: Explore how to cultivate innovation within your organization.   Agenda: ·      Networking and Refreshments ·      Introduction to Skillnet Innovation Exchange ·      Financial Insights from Andrew Williamson FCA, Accounts and Business Advisory Services Director, Azets:  ·      Fireside Conversation with Orlaith O'Brien, Founding Partner, Head of #OBH Corporate & Finance Group ·      Interactive discussion with OBH and Azets ·      Networking Register today for this free training & networking event: https://bit.ly/4e3lOUH

👋 to Liam Cronin representing the RDI Hub in #Cork for the Tech Industry Alliance event ‘Supporting Growth – Startups & Scale-Ups’ 👏

📆 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 📆 Our #GenAI #Masterclass is back next Tuesday 24th September from 11am to 1pm. This virtual session will focus on #GenerativeAI #UseCases & How to get Started. The 2 hour session will include speakers, breakout time and practical use cases. Brian Hanly, Co-Founder & CEO of Brightbeam will be speaking about real use cases that they have built for companies, automating workflows in call centers, finance departments and more. Brightbeam helps enterprises gain advantage through AI by transforming how humans and technology collaborate to deliver superior experiences, drive innovation and enable unparalleled productivity. Sia Partners will demo a Gen AI tool they have built for workforce analysis, helping to analyse how much roles in your organization will be impacted by AI. Sia Partners work across a range of industries such as #Banking, #Insurance, #Agrifood, #LifeSciences, #Transport,#Energy & #Utilities, #Technology, #Retail and the #PublicSector. The breakroom room will allow time for networking, collaborative learning, and an opportunity to hear how your peers in #SMEs throughout Ireland are using Generative AI for #PersonalProductivity. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you could get started with #GenAI. Reserve your space here: https://lu.ma/hrx4mkmz Any questions about the #GenAIMasterclass you can reach out to Gearoid Kearney or email him at [email protected]

We've gone full #vodcast! The latest offering in our '#CEOChats' podcast series is now available in video format. We've been busy recording content over the past few months and are looking forward to sharing them with you. Introducing our #FridayFifteen - our podcasts are generally 15 minutes or shorter! Check in every Friday or go to the podcasts page on our website: https://lnkd.in/eihd5GfV We're also running a competition where you can win one of three podcast recording sessions. Check out the previous post to enter! 👆 In the meantime, grab a coffee and take a few minutes to hear Liam Cronin, RDI Hub CEO in conversation with Kerry MacConnell, discussing all the latest news and happenings in the RDI Hub. https://lnkd.in/e_4henqV

🎉 COMPETITION TIME 🎉 Celebrate #InternationalPodcastingDay (September 30th) with RDI Hub – Win 1 of 3 Podcast Recording Sessions! Calling all creators, storytellers, and aspiring podcasters! Here’s your chance to bring your podcast idea to life. We’re giving away 3 FREE one-hour #podcast recording sessions in the state-of-the-art RDI Hub Media Lab, complete with professional editing services!   Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your voice, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your content with top-tier equipment and expert support.   🌟 3 Lucky Winners 🎧 One hour of recording time 🎬 Professional post-recording editing  Enter now and bring your podcast to life! 🌐 Please like and share this post to enter the competition (and to help us share the word with as many people as possible!) Competition closes September 29th, the three winners will be announced September 30th, International Podcasting Day. Best of luck to everyone!