Siren Investigates Podcast

In this episode of the Siren Investigates Podcast, John Randles, CEO of Siren, sits down with John Mackey, CEO of MBryonics and Ruth Mackey CISO, to explore how an Irish deep-tech company is helping shape the future of global communications, space infrastructure and security. Broadcasting from Galway, the conversation dives into the origins of MBryonics, a pioneering company developing optical and...

In this episode of Siren Investigates, John Randles sits down with Dr. Sae Schatz, Founder and CEO of The Knowledge Forge, former Director at the U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative and co-author of Engines of Engagement. Together, they explore a critical question of our time: Will AI make us better decision-makers or systematically degrade our thinking? We are now...

⛓️‍💥 Human trafficking is often hidden in plain sight but it leaves financial evidence. In this episode of Siren Investigates, John Randles is joined by Robert Reed, Chief Operating Officer of the International Bank of Chicago and founder of Reed Advancements, to explore how financial data, compliance systems, and investigative technology can be used to uncover and disrupt human trafficking netwo...

Listeners will gain practical insight into: 👮 The life cycle of a cybercrime investigation within a police agency 🧑🏽‍💻 How digital evidence, data preservation, and case law shape investigative decisions 👮🧑🏽‍💻 Why cybercrime is a team sport, requiring close collaboration between sworn investigators, civilian analysts, prosecutors, and international partners ⚖️ How Mutual Legal Assistance Tr...

In this powerful episode of Siren Investigates, host John Randles sits down with Vice Admiral (Rtd) Mark Mellett, former Chief of Staff of Ireland’s Defence Forces, to unpack the shifting foundations of European security and sovereignty. With decades of leadership experience across the UN, NATO, and Irish Defence Forces. The conversation opens with a fundamental question: what does sovereignty mea...

In this episode of Siren Investigates, host John Randles, CEO of Siren, sits down with Julian Stodd, writer, researcher, and founder of Sea Salt Learning, to explore how generative AI is reshaping the world around us. Julian, author of The Engines of Engagement: A Curious Book About Generative AI, shares deep insights into how technology is transforming identity, trust, power, and leadership and w...

Building Resilience in a Hacker’s World Join John Randles, CEO of Siren, as he sits down with Joe McCann, CEO and founder of Intercept Technologies, for an in-depth exploration of today's most urgent cybersecurity threats. This episode dives into the evolution of cyber threats over the past five years, from the pandemic-driven shift to remote work to the relentless rise of AI-powered attacks. Epis...

What really happens in the shadows of the internet? From the sale of guns, drugs, and human trafficking to ransomware gangs and nation-state hackers, over 95% of activity on the Dark web is criminal in nature. In this episode, host John Randles speaks with Mark Turnage, CEO and Founder of DarkOwl, to uncover the hidden world of the dark web. Mark shares unique insights from building one of the wor...

🛰️ In this special episode of Siren Investigates, Siren CEO John Randles sits down with Fintan Buckley, CEO and co-founder of Ubotica, a pioneering company bringing AI to space. From launching satellites to defending critical infrastructure, they explore how AI-powered Earth observation is transforming national security, maritime protection, and European defense strategy. 🌍 🎙️ Hear how a Galway-b...

⬇️ The Surprising Link 🔗 Between Decreasing Crime Rates and 💊 Health Access In this powerful episode of Siren Investigates, John Randles sits down with Dr. Ikpeme Neto, CEO and founder of Wellahealth, and Anita Wadja, CFO, to explore the high-stakes intersection of public health, poverty and crime in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. 💊 What happens when a mother can’t afford malaria medica...

🌍 As Europe navigates a rapidly shifting security landscape, nations are facing critical challenges—ranging from defense spending gaps to cyber threats, intelligence blind spots, and economic vulnerabilities. In this episode of Siren Investigates, host John Randles speaks with national security expert Andrew Borene to break down the key risks facing European countries and how they are adapting to...

🔎 In this episode of Siren Investigates, we dive deep into online child protection and the technology that can help safeguard children from cyberbullying, grooming and harmful content. This episode of Siren Investigates focuses on online child protection and safety. Our goal is to educate and inform parents, educators, and professionals about the risks and solutions related to child exploitation...

From Rugby Champion to Global Adventurer: Damian Browne with John Randles In this episode, John Randles, CEO of Siren, sits down with Damian Browne, former professional rugby player and the first man to row across the Atlantic from New York to Galway. Browne shares his remarkable journey from team sports to extreme solo adventures, revealing how the values of trust and leadership he learned on the...

In this episode of Siren Investigates, John Randles sits down with Jeff Jonas (CEO of Senzing) to explore how their recent technology partnership ( https://siren.io/siren-and-senzing-pa ... ) is revolutionizing law enforcement. They delve into the crucial role of AI, automation and entity resolution in helping law enforcement agencies identify hidden connections, build a complete view of individua...