About this episode
Conor Twomey discusses the practicalities of deploying AI in global enterprises, emphasizing real operational outcomes over theoretical models.
This podcast episode is a featured highlight from our live Digital Irish webinar. To see the full presentation, including the technical deep dives and audience Q&A, watch the video here connect.digitalirish.com In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise of AI experimentation to look at what it actually takes to get a model into production inside a global enterprise. We’re joined by Conor Twomey, Co-Founder and CEO of AI One, an Irish-founded firm that specializes in making AI work inside complex, real-world environments. With a career spanning 17 years—including building real-time analytics for Formula One track-side strategy—Conor brings a "deployment over theory" mindset that is rare in today’s hype-filled market. Moderated by Gavin McMahon, this session explores how organizations can connect AI strategy to real operational outcomes without the nightmare of costly re-platforming or abstract "science projects." About Conor Twomey A proud graduate of UCC and the University of Limerick, Conor is a prominent voice in the global Irish tech diaspora. In addition to leading AI One, he serves on the boards of GOAL USA and the UCC Alumni Board.
People in this episode
Host: Gavin McMahon
Guest: Conor Twomey
Topics covered
- AI deployment
- real-world applications of AI
- enterprise AI strategy
- analytics in sports
- AI in complex environments
Keywords
- AI
- deployment
- enterprise
- analytics
- real-time
- strategy
- complex environments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AI One, GOAL USA, UCC Alumni Board
Places: Ireland, Formula One, UCC, University of Limerick
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