Ideas shaping the digital world

In the fast-moving world of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising, few firms have positioned themselves as strategically as Shinka. Founded in Dublin in 2024 by former Google employee Kieran Greene, Shinka is reshaping how advertisers connect with premium audiences through programmatic solutions tailored to the DOOH and Connected TV (CTV) industry. Derived from the Japanese word for "evolution," Shinka embodies a fresh approach, emphasising transparency, efficiency, and fair

With over 50,000 businesses sending 4 billion messages, WhatsApp has become more than a chat app—it’s a revenue engine. Gerrit Rode shares how his team helps brands unlock real customer engagement, turning conversations into conversions. Are you ready to make WhatsApp work for you? Product Launch & Roadmap “When launching your solution agnostic WhatsApp Measurement Solution 360Pilot, what were the most significant data‑driven insights you relied upon during development, and h

We recently sat down with Rick Kelley, former Head of Meta Ireland and current angel investor, to discuss his remarkable journey from corporate leadership to startup investing. Over the course of our conversation, Rick shared insights from his 14-year tenure at Meta, his transition into the investment world, and his thoughts on how AI is reshaping digital advertising and gaming. Reflecting on your 14-year journey at Meta, culminating as Head of Meta Ireland, whatwere the pivo

Sponsored by LexisNexis Automation & Strategy Clyde & Co is undergoing a shift from legacy systems with no formal technology road-map. How are you approaching automation in such an environment—and what’s your strategy for ensuring it supports, rather than disrupts, day-to-day legal operations? The IT ecosystems of all business over a certain size are complex – we are a 5,500 person law firm with around 1/3 of staff supporting the “fee-earning” community. We have also grown th

In Partnership with KPMG It’s not every day you get to hear from someone who’s data leadership role has the ability to positively impact so many people’s health, but Ming’s does. Leading on data and analytics work in National Health Service (NHS) England, she’s also recently stepped in as interim Chief Digital and Information Officer. Despite being such a busy person, she kindly found time to talk to us about her focus on driving digital and data transformation in the NHS, i

Sophia Space is building the future of in-space high performance computing for the emerging LEO economy Pasadena, CA – May 19, 2025 – Sophia Space Inc., a pioneer in modular, solar powered, passively cooled, and AI-optimized compute technology for space applications, today announced the closing of a $3.5 million Pre-Seed round of financing. The round was led by Unlock Venture Partners, with participation from strategic angels and industry leaders. The funding will accelerate