{
  "id": 19765,
  "title": "What the CEO of Irish unicorn Tines learned from its AI overhaul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/what-the-ceo-of-irish-unicorn-tines-learned-from-its-ai-overhaul",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-07-31T05:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Sifted",
    "slug": "sifted",
    "url": "https://sifted.eu/articles/tines-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Irish work automation startup Tines announced the launch of its new AI platform recently, revealing that the company's no-code product had reached its expiration date. Co-founder and CEO Eoin Hinchy acknowledged the necessity of this shift. Éanna Kelly, a contributing editor at Sifted and author of the Startup Life newsletter, discussed the transformation. Meanwhile, Founder Varun Bhanot recently met with King Charles at St James' Palace, tasked with explaining Tines' AI offering. The CEO emphasized that he would have approached AI differently than Elon Musk. Additionally, two angel investors are offering a week-long program to introduce 16-18 year olds to the world of startups, addressing the lack of opportunities for young people. Lastly, researchers suggest that office renovations can significantly enhance productivity, highlighting the importance of a conducive physical environment for fostering collaboration and investor confidence.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}