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The Entropy Podcast
Hosted by Francis Gorman, The Entropy Podcast brings together intelligence community veterans, post-quantum cryptography pioneers, CISOs, business leaders, and frontline practitioners for unfiltered conversations on the threats, complexity, and geopolitics shaping our world.
Past guests include former senior CIA officers, leading cryptographers, digital forensics experts, and security and technology leaders from across financial services, critical infrastructure, and government, voices rarely heard together in one place.
Each episode goes beyond headlines to explore how cyber risk, emerging technology, and geopolitical instability are reshaping the way organisations operate, compete, and defend themselves. Expect candid insight on quantum risk, nation-state threats, AI, espionage, financial crime, business resilience, and the human dimensions of leadership.
Designed for CISOs, board members, founders, technologists, policy thinkers, and the professionally curious, Entropy sits at the intersection of business, technology, and cybersecurity a space for genuine conversations with unique minds, the kind that don’t fit neatly into a press release.
The name Entropy reflects the growing complexity and unpredictability of the systems we depend on, and the discipline required to lead through them.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on The Entropy Podcast are those of the host and guests in their personal capacity and do not represent the views, positions, or policies of their respective employers, affiliated organisations, or any government body. Guest appearances do not constitute endorsement by the host, and the host’s commentary does not constitute endorsement of guests’ views. Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or security advice.
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The Entropy Podcast delivered strong chart performance throughout 2025, demonstrating consistent international reach and listener engagement.
- Regularly ranked within the Top 20 Technology podcasts in Ireland.
- Achieved a Top 25 placement in the United States Technology charts, holding the position for one week.
- Charted internationally across multiple markets, including Israel, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
This performance reflects sustained global interest and growing recognition across key podcast markets.
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The Entropy Podcast
The Copycat Problem Finding a Moat in AI with Daniel Yoo
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In this episode, Francis Gorman sits down with Daniel Yoo, founder and CEO of FinMate AI, to uncover the uncomfortable truths about the current AI boom. From the gold rush mentality driving rapid adoption to the hidden risks of liability, security gaps, and “copycat” startups, Daniel shares insider insights from building one of the first AI-powered note-taking tools specifically for financial advisors.
If you’ve ever wondered whether AI is moving too fast, what risks companies are ignoring, or how regulation (and lack thereof) could shape the future, this conversation is one you can’t afford to miss.
Soundbytes
- "There’s a flood of money chasing AI and security isn’t even on the radar."
- "Every advisor wants automation, but nobody wants to hold the liability."
- "AI will become a commodity so how do you protect your moat?"
- "Technology always promises progress, but rarely talks about fallout."
- "The biggest danger isn’t hallucinations it’s humans blindly trusting AI."
Takeaways
- Why venture capital is fueling reckless AI development
- The hidden liability risks every company faces when adopting AI
- Why “human in the loop” is non-negotiable for financial applications
- How copycat AI startups threaten innovation—and survival strategies
- The overlooked cognitive and societal impacts of over-relying on AI
- What the next phase of the AI market might really look like
