Best ThinkBusiness Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 204 - Brian Roe, CEO, Servecentric 29:14

4h ago29:14

29:14

We talk to Brian Roe, CEO of data centre giant Servecentric. He talks about his career in tech, which began with selling Apple hardware for Typetec, to today where he is overseeing the industry’s move to the cloud and the onset of AI in the European business world. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Irel…

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Episode 203 - Amanda Torrens, Owner, Barberstown Castle 25:24

7h ago25:24

25:24

We talk to trailblazing Donegal entrepreneur Amanda Torrens about her journey from building a successful nationwide nursing home business and selling it, to her decision come out of retirement in order to acquire Barberstown Castle and her vision to transform it into a community-centred venue. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports f…

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Episode 202 - Cuty Gupta, CEO And Founder, Cozmotec 30:31

12h ago30:31

30:31

We talk to tech entrepreneur Cuty Gupta of Cozmotec about how businesses should go about utilising artificial intelligence. She talks about the road that led to her establishing a tech business in Ireland and her plans for international growth. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to s…

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Episode 201 - Brian O'Rourke, CitySwift 33:07

15d ago33:07

33:07

We talk to Brian O’Rourke, co-founder of Galway-headquartered CitySwift, about the young business’s role in transforming public transport and its international growth plans. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…

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Episode 200 - Grainne Henson, Bank Of Ireland 27:45

4d ago27:45

27:45

We talk to Bank of Ireland’s head of Health Sector Grainne Henson about the healthcare sector in Ireland, the importance of the nursing home business and how the sector is modernising to meet future needs, including sustainability. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow…

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Episode 199 - Supporting Farmers Through Poor Weather 12:51

20d ago12:51

12:51

The recent spell of prolonged wet weather has had a serious impact on Irish farmers’ cashflow. We talk to Bank of Ireland’s head of Agri Eoin Lowry about his advice for farmers and the various supports available to them. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business…

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Episode 198 - Siobhan Finn, CEO, Community Enterprise Association Of Ireland 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

In almost every large town in Ireland there are now enterprise hubs that support both remote working and start-up activity, forming the cornerstone for job creation around the country. We talk to Siobhan Finn, CEO of the Community Enterprise Association of Ireland about the opportunities and challenges that the national hub network faces. Visit www…

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Episode 197 - Brid O'Connell, CEO, Guaranteed Irish 19:42

2M ago19:42

19:42

Guaranteed Irish, Ireland’s national symbol of trust was launched in 1974 and is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this year. We talk to CEO Brid O’Connell about how the not for profit supports a network of businesses from indigenous to locally based global leaders throughout the country and her vision for the next 50 years. Visit www.thinkbusine…

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Episode 196 - Animation Dingle Preview 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

From Cartoon Saloon to Brown Bag Films, Shinawil and Jam Media and many others, Ireland’s animation sector is forecast to reach more than €6bn in the coming years, creating thousands of potential jobs. Ahead of the Animation Dingle event on 22 March, we speak to the festival’s co-founder Maurice Galway and Paul Swift, head of Tech, Media and Teleco…

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Episode 195 - Rory O'Connor, Founder And CEO, Scurri 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

Locally born in Wexford, but globally successful e-commerce player Scurri has revealed that 40 new jobs are to be created at its new state-of-the-art European headquarters in the town. We talk to founder Rory O’Connor about how he succeeded in building a platform that processes more than €10bn worth of shipments a year. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie f…

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Episode 194 - Jack Murray, Mediahq 26:26

2M ago26:26

26:26

Entrepreneur Jack Murray took a 20 th century media directory business and has repurposed it to become a 21 st century digital media machine. He talks about his entrepreneurial journey and his global vision for the Dublin business. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow…

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Episode 193 - The Electric Vehicle Show Hits The Ground Running 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

Sold-out and with 20,000 attendees all vying to learn about or to buy electric vehicles, the Electric Vehicle Show in Dublin was a total success. We talk to the event’s organisers, members of the public, dealers and manufacturers about what’s happening in this space. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ir…

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Episode 192 - Fergus Sheil And Aoife Daly From Irish National Opera 17:09

3M ago17:09

17:09

ThinkBusiness talks to Fergus Sheil and Aoife Daly about how in just five years, Irish National Opera has become an award-winning success story in the competitive arts and entertainment sector. Despite challenges, they're moving beyond traditional perceptions of opera, reaching out to engage with youngsters through innovative themes, venues, and te…

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Episode 191 - Conor McGarry, Rentdodo 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

ThinkBusiness talks to Conor McGarry from Rentdodo, the Irish proptech company behind TenantCert, a new digital verification system that aims to increase security for tenants, landlords and property managers by eliminating scams and fake profiles. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want t…

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Episode 190 - Lawrence Vesey, Sia Partners 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

If you think the wave of fintech and banking innovation that followed in the wake of the PSD2 directive was ground-breaking, the next iteration PSD3 promises even more. Lawrence Vesey from Sia Partners talks about the potential for game-changing developments and nurturing market competition and innovation in the wake of PSD3. Visit www.thinkbusines…

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Episode 189 - The Electric Vehicle Show 2024 30:35

4M ago30:35

30:35

ThinkBusiness talks to Derek Reilly from electric vehicle platform Nevo and Derek McDermott from Bank of Ireland Finance about the upcoming Electric Vehicle Show in Dublin on the 17th of February. We discuss where electric vehicle technology is heading, why concerns over EV charging infrastructure will soon in the back mirror and how Ireland is emb…

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Episode 188 - Ashley Shak, Dogpatch Labs 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

ThinkBusiness catches up with Ashley Shak, head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs, about how its 2050 Accelerator programme is playing a crucial role in combating the climate crisis by enabling start-ups to collaborate on climate-focused initiatives and positioning Ireland as a global testbed for innovation. Visit www.thinkbusiness.…

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Episode 187 - Karl Flannery, Storm Technology 28:17

4M ago28:17

28:17

With a career spanning over four decades, Storm Technology founder Karl Flannery has not only made an unforgettable mark as an Irish tech entrepreneur but has also played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's technology sector. He talks about his career and the future of the sector. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups …

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Episode 186 - Ciaran Foley, CEO Of Re-Turn 14:53

4M ago14:53

14:53

On 1 February Ireland’s Deposit Return scheme for cans and plastic bottles goes live and consumers can return containers to supermarkets across Ireland in return for their deposit. ThinkBusiness talks to the CEO of Re-turn Ciaran Foley about the new scheme and the impact it will make on Ireland’s recycling efforts. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for mo…

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Episode 185 - Evelyn Moynihan, Kilkenny Group 19:24

6M ago19:24

19:24

I talk to the CEO of Kilkenny Design Evelyn Moynihan about the retail group’s recent investments and growth after the business revealed a new e-commerce platform to coincide with its 60th anniversary. She talks about how digital trends and physical retail go hand-in-hand. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs …

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Episode 184 - Matteo Penzo, Zick Learn 26:12

7M ago26:12

26:12

I chat with the founder of Dublin-based Zick Learn Matteo Penzo about the growing popularity of the four day week in the working world. We also ask him about his decision to locate his company in Dublin. Zick Learn recently raises half a million euros and revealed plans to double its workforce in Dublin. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and…

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Episode 183 - Richard Watson, Furthr VC 28:33

7M ago28:33

28:33

I talk with Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, one of the most active early stage venture capital investors in Ireland, about the current investment trends in Ireland’s entrepreneurial landscape. He explains that Furthr VC doesn't just cut cheques. Instead, they join forces with bold start up teams shaping tomorrow's Irish tech leaders.…

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Episode 182 - Food For Thought At Blas na hÉireann 2023 46:11

8M ago46:11

46:11

At this year's Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, ThinkBusiness met Blas na hÉireann's founder Artie Clifford, food writer Trevis Gleason, head of Food & Drink at Bank of Ireland Lucy Ryan along with food entrepreneurs from Art of Grate Food, Velo, St Tola and Crust & Crumb to discover Ireland's food and drink renaissance first-hand. V…

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Episode 181 - Embracing Sustainability At The Ploughing Championships 2023 30:46

8M ago30:46

30:46

ThinkBusiness editor John Kennedy met with entrepreneurs and farmers all focused on Sustainability at The Ploughing Championships 2023. These included Bank of Ireland head of Agri Eoin Lowry, IFA presidential contender Francis Gorman, entrepreneur Liam Woulfe, innovators Paul Kennedy, Deirdre Wall and Claire Lewis and farmer Phil Gleeson. Visit www…

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Episode 180 - Adrianna Hegarty, Hegarty Property 22:11

9M ago22:11

22:11

President of Midleton Chamber of Commerce and recent winner of the Network Cork Established Businesswoman of the Year, Adrianna Hegarty talks about cutting her teeth in the super-competitive property scene in LA before returning to Ireland to run her successful business Hegarty Property. She talks about the Irish property market, how SMEs should be…

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Episode 179 - Shane Leahy, CEO, Oxygen8 Group 23:04

9M ago23:04

23:04

David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association, warns that Irish SMEs are facing a tsunami of regulations and laws that while well-meaning are presenting a range of difficulties for SMEs in an already trying economic environment. He talks about what these incoming laws mean for SMEs and warns a one size fits all approach does not work whe…

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Episode 178 - SFA Director David Broderick 22:45

9M ago22:45

22:45

David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association, warns that Irish SMEs are facing a tsunami of regulations and laws that while well-meaning are presenting a range of difficulties for SMEs in an already trying economic environment. He talks about what these incoming laws mean for SMEs and warns a one size fits all approach does not work whe…

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Episode 177 - Belfast start-ups taking part in INVENT at Catalyst 21:17

9M ago21:17

21:17

Every year start-ups take part in the INVENT competition at Catalyst in Belfast, supported by Bank of Ireland. During a recent investor day we caught up with some of these businesses to get a sense of the innovation and opportunity being fostered in Northern Ireland. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ir…

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Episode 176 - E Chandler Morse, Workday Vice - President For Public Policy 28:26

10M ago28:26

28:26

Workday vice-president Chandler Morse is an expert in AI policy and ethics. He talks to the ThinkBusiness Podcast about the company’s rapid expansion in Ireland and addresses how AI and automation will work when it comes to HR and people management. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want…

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Episode 175 - James Louttit, Founder Of Impactful PM 33:08

10M ago33:08

33:08

Award-winning project management expert James Louttit was at the top of his game in Irish blue chip businesses when he suffered from burnout. This experience led him to seek out a better way to work and live and has inspired his career ever since. The Impactful PM founder talks about leadership and creating a positive work culture. Visit www.thinkb…

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Episode 174 - Dermot Casey, CEO, IRDG 29:02

10M ago29:02

29:02

Ireland is underspending on innovation and we need to significantly increase our investment to meet the challenges and opportunities of sustainability and digitalisation. That’s the view of IRDG CEO Dermot Casey who says it is vital we support innovative SMEs to create the next generation of businesses like Kingspan and Fexco. Visit www.thinkbusine…

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Episode 173 - Aine Murray, President, Ireland - France Chamber Of Commerce 25:52

11M ago25:52

25:52

Following Brexit, it is fair to say that France is now our nearest EU neighbour. Aine Murray, head of marketing at Veolia Ireland also happens to be the president of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. She talks about the centuries of history of trade between Ireland and France and the multi-billion euro opportunities that await Irish SMEs trad…

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Episode 172 - Brian Cotter, Co - Founder, Sisu Clinic 32:30

11M ago32:30

32:30

In 2018 brothers Brian and James Cotter founded Sisu Clinic with serial entrepreneur Pat Phelan. In this interview, Brian Cotter talks about taking the world of medicine into the world of business to establish an aesthetic clinic that has grown beyond Cork and Ireland to the US and the UK and his own journey as an entrepreneur. Visit www.thinkbusin…

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Episode 171 - Jeanne Kelly 27:42

11M ago27:42

27:42

Renowned Irish IP and data lawyer Jeanne Kelly, partner with Browne Jacobson, talks about why data regulations matter to SMEs and multinationals and why six years later, GDPR is only still finding its feet in the business world. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a …

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Episode 170 - Alan Keogh, CEO, CoolPlanet 28:38

12M ago28:38

28:38

On a mission to reduce the amount of carbon emitted by industry, CoolPlanet CEO Alan Keogh reveals how a new technology from the Irish business will enable 5m tonnes of carbon savings in the next year alone across 400 sites worldwide. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and g…

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Episode 169 - Dr Deirdre Kilbane, Walton Institute 20:06

12M ago20:06

20:06

We talk to Dr Deirdre Kilbane from the Walton Institute in Waterford about how Ireland landed a major €10m project that will put Ireland at the centre of the creation of quantum communications infrastructure that will significantly improve the security and efficiency of everything from medical devices to phones to the internet of things. Visit www.…

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Episode 168 - Nick Connors and Peter Rose From Tekenable 34:20

12M ago34:20

34:20

ThinkBusiness talks to Tekenable founders Nick Connors and Peter Rose talk to ThinkBusiness about their scaling journey and the decisions they had to make to bring the business to where it is one of the most innovative indigenous tech firms. They talk about why ESG matters and why it is going to be a critical pillar of the company’s growth strategy…

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Episode 167 - Eoin Lowry, Bank Of Ireland 11:18

1y ago11:18

11:18

Ahead of the Fine-tuning Irish Dairy conference in June, Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture Sector Eoin Lowry talks about the challenges the Irish dairy industry faces as it wrestles with sustainability and climate action while remaining viable and innovative. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Irelan…

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Episode 166 - Ray Hegarty, IP Supremo 32:57

1y ago32:57

32:57

We talk to Ray Hegarty, an Irishman who happens to be one of the world’s leading authorities on intellectual property (IP). He is the author of three IP strategy bestsellers, has managed billions of dollars in patent and trademark transactions and is an entrepreneur and internet of things pioneer who has built five successful FDI start-ups for inte…

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Episode 165 - Karl Fitzpatrick, CEO, Chevron College 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

Inspired by an article he read in a business magazine more than a decade ago, Wexford businessman Karl Fitzpatrick has gone on to create one of Ireland’s fastest growing training providers, serving the healthcare, childcare and renewable energy sectors and educating 5,000 students every year. He talks about the future of Chevron College and his amb…

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Episode 164 - Shena Brien, Co - Founder And CEO Of IP Telecom 29:44

1y ago29:44

29:44

Shena O’Brien, the CEO and co-founder of IP Telecom talks about how the telecoms industry landscape is changing and how innovation is the key differentiator. She talks about how IP Telecom is playing a key role in the future of work and how it has created a system that helps businesses smoothly transition to remote and hybrid working. Visit www.thi…

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Episode 163 - John Randles, CEO, Siren 28:39

1y ago28:39

28:39

John Randles, CEO of Galway cybersecurity business Siren, talks about how a business that began life as a PhD research project has blossomed into a business that recently reported 162% revenue growth as well as its first patent. Irish cybersecurity business Siren has raised €12m in backing from the European Investment Back to fight cybercrime. Rand…

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Episode 162 - Garret Flower, CEO, Wayleadr 33:18

1y ago33:18

33:18

Wayleadr CEO Garret Flower talks about his entrepreneurial path and his belief that car parks are the greatest misuse of land since golf was invented. He says that if car parks were optimised for their actual usage, land could be given back to the public for housing and entertainment. Counting businesses like Uber, ESB, eBay and L’Oreal as customer…

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Episode 161 - Eilish O'Connor, CTO, Viatel 37:02

1y ago37:02

37:02

Viatel CTO Eilish O’Connor has played a leading role in completing several acquisitions in the past two years, identifying, closing and integrating these businesses. She talks about how a love of science, technology, engineering and maths, and in particular applied physics, led to her rise in the tech industry and her position as one of the most in…

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Episode 160 - Eoin Lowry, Head Of Agri Sector, Bank Of Ireland 20:02

1y ago20:02

20:02

Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture Eoin Lowry says Irish farmers are coming into 2023 in a strong state, with solid margins, positive cashflows and strengthened balance sheets. But it won’t be all smooth as price volatility continues to be a spectre haunting commodities. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SME…

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Episode 159 - Medb Riordan, Academy Films 40:31

1y ago40:31

40:31

Medb Riordan’s can-do attitude has carried her far. She left Dublin for London to make it in the TV and movie business and seized the first opportunity she could get to work at Academy Films. She worked her way from the reception desk to eventually becoming Academy’s managing director and co-owner and working alongside the industry’s top directors.…

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Episode 158 - Alan Donegan, Rebel Business School 30:52

1y ago30:52

30:52

We talk to Alan Donegan, co-founder of the Rebel Business School. Since 2011, Alan and his team have been travelling the UK and other parts of the world delivering Rebel Business Schools, which consist of 5 or 10 full-day sessions supporting people in to self-employment and teaching them how to set up a business for free. Over the past decade, The …

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Episode 157 - Conor Carmody, Innovation Exchange 31:36

1y ago31:36

31:36

Conor Carmody from the Innovation Exchange talks about his mission to connect large multinational companies with digital challenges with smaller Irish tech companies in a move that raises all boats. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…

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Episode 156 - Vaunnie McDermott, Connolly Partners 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

The future of advertising in Ireland. Businesswoman Vaunnie McDermott, managing director of advertising agency Connelly Partners Dublin, talks about how the ads industry has changed and how a more human-centric approach merging traditional advertising with digital technology is the way forward. She also talks about her colourful career as an entrep…

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Episode 155 - James Brogan, Peptalk 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

Combining behavioural psychology with academic research, the Peptalk platform led by cousins James and Bernard Brogan is now used by 50,000 employees in blue chip businesses on four continents. James Brogan talks about the Irish company’s move into the US market after raising close to four million dollars. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news a…

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