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Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN 2025 Review and 2026 Plan with Ellis Dixon and Arnold DelvilleIn this special year-in-review episode, the IPBN team looks back on a busy and impactful 2025 and shares what’s ahead for 2026. Hosts Ellis and Arnold reflect on a packed calendar of conferences, masterclasses, mini-conferences, podcasts, and member spotlights that brought together business, academia, and innovation across Ireland and Portugal.The episode highlights the Innovation, Tourism, and Sustainability Conferences, key takeaways from healthcare and investment-focused mini-conferences, standout masterclasses, and some of the most engaging Spotlight Interviews and podcast conversations of the year. The team also reflects on IPBN’s presence at major events including Web Summit, Tech Summit Alga...
2025-12-1536 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesPanel 2: Investment and Development Potential in the North of Portugal with Professor Ricardo Morais, José Carmo, and John Paul Prior As part of the UCP North of Portugal Conference, Panel 2 explored investment & development potential in the Northern region of Portugal with Professor Ricardo Morais, Católica Porto Business School and José Carmo, Partner at Carmo & Cerqueira, SROC. The chat was moderated by John Paul Prior, Chair of the IPBN Porto.
2025-11-2755 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesPanel 1: Talking Tech and Innovation at UCP with Pedro Rodrigues, Felipe Ávila da Costa, Telmo Fernandes, and Susan CabeceirasAs part of the UCP North of portugal conference, Panel 1 explores AI, Biotechnology, and Software Development with Pedro Rodrigues, Deputy Director, UCP School of Biotechnology, Felipe Ávila da Costa, Co-founder, CEO at Infraspeak, Telmo Fernandes, Site Lead FinTrU - Technologically Enabled Regulatory Solutions. The chat was moderated by Susan Cabeceiras, IPBN Board Member & Founder & Chair Konceptness.
2025-11-2645 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Master Class on Authentic Networking Without Borders with Jean Evans In today’s global economy, real networking goes far beyond swapping business cards. Now, it’s about building trust, cultivating genuine relationships, and connecting across industries, cultures, and borders.Listen to this recording of a one-hour online IPBN Masterclass led by Jean Evans, The Networking Architect, who shared practical, proven strategies for creating authentic professional connections that lead to long-term growth and opportunity.Drawing on her extensive experience helping professionals network with purpose and confidence, Jean explored how to approach every interaction with curiosity, generosity, and intention — whether you’re building your business in Ireland, Portugal...
2025-11-031h 08
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Tourism Conference Panel 4: Innovation and Adaptation in Wine and Beer TourismPanel 4 – A Conversation around Innovation & Adaptation & offering a real authentic experience from the wine industry with special guests and IPBN members:João Claro, BREW & GLU Glu Wine Festivals Coimbra Joerg Lewerenz, Quinta da Corrieira Petra Bakker, Vidavinho John Paul Prior, IPBN Board Member – Moderator
2025-10-2731 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Tourism Conference Panel 3: Authentic Experiences in HospitalityPanel 3 - A conversation around Innovation & Adaptation & real authentic experience in the Hospitality sector from IPBN members :Alex Hutkoff, historic stone house in Portugal’s Douro Valley Edmundo de Alarcão Ferreira, Operations Manager PURUS, a boutique hospitality group based in Coimbra Renato Calvão, CEO & Founder at SEE Countries - Travel ExperienceEllis Dixon, IPBN Content & Marketing Manager – Moderator Followed by a brief presentation from conference sponsor Swissquote Bank Europe.
2025-10-2734 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Tourism Conference Panel 2: New Trends in Business and HospitalityPanel 2 –- Responses of the new trends from the business & Hospitality point of view with IPBN partner and special guest:Roberto Antunes , NEST Innovation Tourism Centre Francisco Dias, President ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival & Editor-in-Chief of EJTHR - European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Research Susan Cabeceiras, IPBN Board Member
2025-10-2747 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Tourism Conference Panel 1: Managing a Multigenerational and Multicultural WorkforcePanel 1 - About Authentic Tourism - Managing a multigenerational & multicultural workforce, tech/environmental and cultural savvy with special guest speakers from IPBN Academic Partners:Rita Marques, Programme Director PBS & Champion of the Innovation Tourism Hub, Former Secretary of State for Tourism, Commerce and Services Sofia Almeida,Tourism and Hospitality Coordinator, Universidade Europeia Sharon Dehmel, IPBN Board Member – Moderator
2025-10-2738 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Tourism Conference Opening Statements: H.E. Alma Ní Choigligh and Philip Button of Brookes Property GroupGeoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN introduces H.E.Alma Ní Choigligh. Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal, who welcomes everyone to the 4th Annual IPB TOurism COnference at TUMO Portugal at the Unicorn Factory in Lisbon, This is followed by words of welcome from Philip Button of IPBN Executive Partner Brookes Property Group and Sponsor of the confernece.
2025-10-2710 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesBusiness Success Stories with Silvia Correia of re.store and John Paul Prior, Chair of the IPBN Porto CommitteeThe Ireland Portugal Business Network invited its members in Porto to a gathering at Carmo & Cerqueira's offices in Candal Park, Vila Nova de Gaia where we listened to this conversation between John Paul Prior, Chair of the IPBN Porto and IPBN member Silvia Correia from Award winning re.store. These two inspirational speakers shared their business partnership success story—an inspiring example of bilateral trade between Portugal and Ireland. We invite you to have a listen!
2025-10-2351 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesS02 E25: Tourism: From education and training to policy and practice with Sofia Almeida and Cláudia PóvoaIn this episode, we explore one of the most pressing topics in today’s tourism economy — the challenges and opportunities in employment across the hospitality sector, and how new labor laws might shape its future.Joining Ellis Dixon, Marketing and Content Manager of the IPBN, are two experts with distinct but complementary perspectives:Sofia Almeida, Tourism and Hospitality Coordinator at Universidade Europeia, who brings an academic and research-driven view of current workforce trends and skill shortages.Cláudia Póvoa, Partner at Edge International Lawyers, who specializes in labor law and the evolving legal frameworks that impact...
2025-10-1531 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesS02 E24: Design Thinking for Contemporary Internationalisation with Ricardo Morais, Professor at Católica Porto Business SchoolBuilding on his insightful contribution to last December’s IPBN discussion on business in 2025, Ricardo led a focused session on how design thinking can serve as a strategic tool for international growth. Specifically, the session explored how ethnographic research and user-centered approaches can identify complementary products and inspire alliances across international markets—not just with customers, but with partners in adjacent or even unrelated industries.Drawing from his extensive teaching on design thinking—including an 8-hour workshop grounded in the methodology of the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany—Ricardo helped participants navigate the shift from a VUCA (Volatile...
2025-09-301h 16
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E23: Smart Growth on Social Media with Witfy Founder Carlos JustinoFollow along with this practical online Masterclass with IPBN member Carlos Justino, an expert in AI-driven business strategy and digital transformation. In this one-hour session entitled "Smart Growth on Social Media: Strategies, Trends and AI-Powered Automation," Carlos guides us through the evolving social media landscape, sharing actionable insights on how businesses—especially SMEs—can move beyond outdated tactics to achieve smarter, more sustainable growth.Whether you're B2B or B2C, building brand awareness or trying to convert customers, this Masterclass can help you understand how to harness AI tools, strategy, and storytelling to drive results without drai...
2025-09-2452 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E22: Activism, Education, and the Long Road to Porto with Aziza Akrami and Hind FalahIn this podcast, we sat down with Afghani-born Aziza Akrami and Moroccan-born Hind Falah to talk about their inspiring, remarkable journeys from their respective homelands to arrive at Porto Business School, where they currently study. We discuss their initial motivations to pursue higher education, adapting to life in Portugal, their passions and aspirations, what it’s like embracing a new culture, what keeps them hopeful and motivated, and how their idea of "home" has evolved along the way. Hind is an investment professional specializing in frontier markets who started her career as a trader and now leads in...
2025-07-0747 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E21: Dublin Innovation Conference Panel 4 on Case Studies in AIAs AI rapidly shifts from buzzword to backbone of modern business, the need to adopt it strategically—and understand where to find investment—has never been more urgent. Therefore, we’re excited to introduce the fourth and final panel of the day, featuring case study presentations from Philippe Brodeur, Barry Flynn, and Martin Duffy—three professionals who are applying AI in practical, high-value ways across very different domains.Philippe Brodeur, Founder and CEO of Overcast HQ, brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of video and technology. His Video Content-as-a-Service (VCaaS) platform helps distributed teams st...
2025-06-3026 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E20: Dublin Innovation Conference Panel 3 How to Start with AI & Investment Opportunities for Startups in AITitled “How to Start with AI and Investment Opportunities for AI Startups,” the third panel will explore how founders, SMEs, and innovators can move from AI curiosity to execution, with the added lens of investment readiness. Moderated by IPBN member and Strategic Growth Advisor Carlos Justino, the discussion will feature three leaders at the forefront of AI adoption, business innovation, and scale-up strategy.Carlos Justino, an experienced AI Adoption & Strategic Growth Advisor, will guide the conversation. With a career built on helping businesses harness data, hyper-personalised marketing, and technology to drive sustainable growth, Carlos brings a practitioner’s pers...
2025-06-3031 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Poscast Series S02 E18: Dublin Innovation Conference Panel 1 on New EU Regulations in AI LegislationThe IPBN's June 17th Dublin Innovation Conference featured speakers and panelists from different sectors to bridge the gap between theory and practice, the first of which focused on new EU regulations in AI legislation as a framework for SMEs to discover tools to help them remain compliant with Agatha Bulha, Stephanie Prenderville, and moderator Lee Bristow. Agatha Bulha is a lawyer at José Bulha International Law Office from Faro, a representative to the Council of Europe, and a member of the European Young Bar Association. As a business-minded professional, Agatha has always believed in the power of c...
2025-06-2529 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podast Series S02 E19: Dublin Innovation Conference Panel 2 on AI Case Studies in Sustainability and Data AnalysisPanel 2 of the IPBN Innovation Conference focuses on AI case studies regarding sustainability and data analysis. JC Durbin, Head of Innovation and AI at IPBN Executive Partner, Ardanis, introduces the panel and delivers a case study from the company. JC is a seasoned leader and engineer with broad experience guiding projects from design to production. With a robust technology background and diverse industry experience, he excels at identifying and solving complex challenges, inspiring high-performing teams, and driving ambitious goals to success. The next case study centered around “Decarbonising Business: AI Solutions for Net-Zero Goals” with IPBN...
2025-06-2531 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E17: Keynote Speakers Lee Bristow and Martin DuffyIn this episode, we spotlight the powerful keynote statements delivered at the Second Innovation Conference in Dublin by two thought leaders shaping the future of AI: Lee Bristow and Martin Duffy.Lee Bristow, author of "The Human AI Alliance" and serial tech founder, explores what it means to build responsible AI. With expertise spanning RiskTech, automation, and information security, Lee advocates for transparency, ethics, and safety in AI adoption. In his keynote, he challenges us to think beyond the hype and focus on a more human-centered approach to technology. Lee recently led an insightful IPBN Masterclass, and...
2025-06-2327 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E16: "Is AI a Strategic Imperative?" with Stephanie Prenderville, Founder of SP ConsultingAI is everywhere—but is it truly a strategic priority for your business, or just another tech trend? In this practical and insightful masterclass, Stephanie Prenderville, Founder of SP Consulting, cuts through the AI hype and helps you assess whether AI can meaningfully accelerate business results, reduce operational friction, and enable future agility.The Masterclass, entitled "Is AI a Strategic Imperative – and If So, Why Now?" will allow listeners to get clarification on AI queries through real-world case studies and a clear, business-focused framework.The three core lenses for AI value: business growth, operational efficiency, and futu...
2025-06-0952 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E15: Panel Discussion: An Overview of the Different Incentives & Schemes to Live and Work in the RegionAs interest in relocating to and investing in the Algarve continues to grow, so does the demand for clarity around the various incentives and residency schemes available in Portugal today. To address this, we opened out Member Meet Member event in the Algarve with a focused and informative panel discussion followed by networking opportunities. Our expert panel explored and clarified several key programs, including:NHR 2.0 (also referred to as IFICI)The New Golden VisaPRR (Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência – EU Recovery Fund)Portugal 2030Digital Visas (D6, D7, and D8)The discussion was moderated by Sharon Farre...
2025-06-0447 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E14: EU Pay Transparency Directive with Lídia Ribeiro Silvestre, TerriSue Cosgrove, and Sharon DehmelCheck out the podcast taken from the online Masterclass on the EU Pay Transparency Directive, coming into effect in 2026. In this session, three IPBN members shared their expertise on the legal, practical, and strategic implications of the new regulations, ensuring you are ready to meet compliance standards and avoid penalties. Listen as they decode the legal requirements, discuss practical steps for compliance, communicate upcoming changes, and more!
2025-06-0358 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E13: AI Compliance Masterclass with Human AI Alliance author Lee BristowListen to this exclusive online Masterclass with IPBN member Lee Bristow, author of Human AI Alliance. Lee explored essential governance strategies to help businesses confidently adopt AI in this Masterclass entitled "Prepare Your Business for AI." Lee walked the audience through implementing governance frameworks to ensure fairness and equity in AI systems (Reducing Bias). Lee also touched on ways to develop safe, secure, and responsible AI practices (Reducing Fear) and how to Navigate AI regulations like the EU AI Act with transparency and trust (Eliminating Uncertainty).
2025-05-261h 02
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E13: AI Compliance Masterclass with Human AI Alliance author Lee BristowListen to an exclusive online Masterclass with IPBN member Lee Bristow, author of Human AI Alliance. In this episode, Lee explores essential governance strategies to help businesses confidently adopt AI and walks the audience through implementing governance frameworks to ensure fairness and equity in AI systems (Reducing Bias). Lee also touches on ways to develop safe, secure, and responsible AI practices (Reducing Fear) and how to navigate AI regulations like the EU AI Act with transparency and trust (Eliminating Uncertainty).
2025-05-261h 02
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E12: The Five Traits of Leadership Today's podcast is with Raquel Pinto, a career and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience in career and management coaching. Raquel helps people achieve career goals and hone their leadership skills in order to broaden their scope and determine the next best steps for their professional lives. In this episode, we look at Raquel's "Five traits"—strategic thinking, accountability, influence, agility, and self-leadership as they apply to AI tools, imposter syndrome, hiring managers, and daily exercises for leaders. Check out her website here: www.raquelpinto.com for more information or DM Raquel on her LinkedIn Profile wi...
2025-05-2127 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E11: Making Mondays Matter with Jo James of AmberLifeToday on the podcast we welcome Jo James from AmberLife, a motivating and results-focused Business Coach, Author and Trainer, empowering you to take your business to the next level, while ensuring you maintain the balance you value in life. In this podcast we discuss confidence in a business context, her book Make Mondays Matter, helping entrepreneurs grow sustainably with AmberLife, maintaining momentum, and more.See Jo's website for more details about how she can help you grow your business at www.amberlife.comThe book, Make Your Mondays Matter is Available on Amazon, here http...
2025-05-1425 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E10: Talking Tarrifs with Carlos Justino and Brian ShanahanListen to this conversation between IPBN member Brian Shanahan of Informita and Carlos Justino of the UAlg Tech Hub that focuses on the objectives of understanding the impact of the recent tariffs on SMEs with the aim to help minimize the impact on business with some practical advice for both businesses and consumers alike.
2025-05-0739 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E09: A Leg up for Companies Considering Porto as a Location for Business with Telmo Fernandes of FinTrUIPBN member company and host of the upcoming Member Meet Member event in Porto, FinTrU, has grown significantly in Porto, now with over 200 employees. In this podcast, Telmo Fernandes, the Site Lead at FinTrU shares what initially attracted the company to Portugal and how the expansion has contributed to the company's success. We cover a variety of topics from Telmo's experience with expansion and talent acquisition including:• FinTrU’s Success in Portugal• Portugal as a Business Solution for Irish Companies• Talent Pool & Workforce• Infrastructure & Business Environment• Educational Institutions & Cultural Fit•...
2025-04-3028 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E08: From Crickets to Clicks with Expert Publicist Claire MasonClaire is a publicist specializing in thought leadership campaigns for founders and venture capitalists in the technology sector.In this session, Claire covers:The 'First Impression' Test: Assessing whether your website and social media platforms are clear, engaging, and trustworthy.Common Mistakes That Push Customers Away: Identifying issues like outdated information, unclear messaging, and inconsistent branding.The Power of Trust-Building Content: Leveraging customer stories, testimonials, and behind-the-scenes insights to build credibility.A Quick Fix Checklist: Implementing easy changes that SME owners can make immediately to enhance their online presence.The Simple Content Plan: Developing a low-effort...
2025-04-1655 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E08: Talking Expansion and Recruiting Remote-First Talent with Hilary O'Shea of OtonomeeJoin us today to hear the whirlwind story of Otonomee, what inspired its creation, key milestones, global teams, remote-first expansion, challenges and benefits of scaling internationally, current partnerships, and Otonomee's exciting future plans as told by Hilary O'Shea, COO of the company.
2025-04-0331 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E07: Panel 3 Discussion on Sustainable AI-Scale Data Centres with Innovative Cooling and 100% Renewable EnergyCheck out this panel conversation about Sustainable AI-Scale Data Centres with Innovative Cooling and 100% Renewable Energy with: India Branquinho de Oliveira, Sustainability Manager at Start Campus | Delivering Al-Scale Data Centre and Luis Adolfo, Director, Skanstec Engineering, IPBN Executive Partner, moderated by IPBN member Kayleigh Ann Myles, ESG & Sustainability Lead @ Lawler Sustainability, winner of this year's IPBN Business Success Award.
2025-03-2748 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E06: Panel 2 Discussion on Vertical Farming Revolution and Farming SustainabilityListen to this exclusive conversation about the Vertical Farming Revolution and Farming Sustainability. This talk focused on the VF opportunities within cities and what Farming Sustainability means with John Paul Prior, Chair of the IPBN Porto and Director of Sales Strategy and Technical Development at Farmony, and Patrick FitzGerald, Ceo & Founder Beotanics, a plant genetics and plant based food ingredient development company & Board Member of The Irish Food Board.
2025-03-2738 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E05: Panel 1 Conversation on Community Development and Urban Planning In the first panel discussion, Siobhán Finn, CEO of Community Enterprise Association Ireland (CEAI), spoke about efforts to foster entrepreneurship in rural communities while Laetitia Arrighi de Casanova, Director of B Lab Portugal, shed light on how the global B Corp movement is reshaping business practices with a focus on social and environmental impact. The conversation was moderated by IPBN Board Member Susan Cabeceiras of Konceptness. Listen to the podcast to follow the conversation on Community Development and Urban Planning, creating local communities where people connect around technology, regeneration, and togetherness.
2025-03-2529 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E04: Opening Statement from Chitra Stern of Martinhal Luxury Resorts and HotelsThe host of the IPBN's Sustainability Conference, Chitra Stern, co-owner of Martinhal Resorts and the United Lisbon International School, shared insights on how sustainable business practices have been embedded into their developments in Portugal. She said, “My husband, Roman, and I came to Portugal 26 years ago for both business opportunities and lifestyle,” Stern recalled. “Building sustainability into our ventures has been a long-term priority.”Stern also reflected on the challenges and achievements of the Martinhal Sagres Beach Resort, which opened in 2010, highlighting efforts such as preserving natural landscapes, installing solar panels in stages, capturing and recycling rainwater, and brin...
2025-03-2514 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E03: Smart Scaling: How Strategic Outsourcing Can Fuel Business Growth with Raquel Horta of Partnium ServicesJoining us today is Raquel Horta, the Co-Founder of Partnium Services, a company dedicated to helping businesses scale efficiently through tailored, on-demand services. With over 25 years of experience in operations, strategy, project and program management, and business transformation, Raquel Horta is no stranger to working seamlessly with many different organizations. She has seen firsthand the challenges that businesses face - bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and resource gaps - and she's passionate about providing practical solutions that drive real impact. And that’s why she co-founded Partnium Services: to bridge these gaps while helping businesses accelerate growth without unnecessary overhead. Let's see wh...
2025-03-2019 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E02: Talking Media Production with José Nunes from RXL StudioJoining this podcast is Video Production Specialist José Nunes of IPBN executive media partner RXL Studio who will be present at the upcoming 6th Annual Sustainability Conference in Lisbon to make sure out AV is top notch. RXL has covered several IPBN conferences thus far and, on our side, we can say that they excel at what they do. From interviews to images, to drone footage, we have been more than pleased at the result so we wanted to give José the opportunity to talk a little more about the production industry, AI editing tools, customer preferences, and more.
2025-03-1134 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series S02 E01: Apples to Oranges: Simplifying Currency Exchange with Tony Redondo of Cosmos Currency ExchangeTony Redondo takes a look at what client issues regarding the integrated subjects of currency exchanges and international payments he has seen over his career, and what he did to ensure Cosmos can help solve these pain points. Tony Redondo is a seasoned professional with over 39 years of experience in the financial services industry and a qualified Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Having held senior management roles across various banks and brokerages, he founded Cosmos Currency Exchange in 2020. Cosmos offers a unique service for clients needing to make or receive currency payments in over 35 currencies...
2025-01-2947 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E58: Looking Ahead to 2025 from our Four Active RegionsThe last Masterclass of the year looks ahead to 2025! We are inviting all our members from all the IPBN's active regions to listen to a member/expert from Porto, Lisbon, Algarve, and Ireland to listen in on the talk about what business opportunities they see in their respective regions for 2025.The guest speakers have all been chosen for their knowledge of local businesses and SMEs, which should be very helpful in preparing your objectives and strategy for 2025. These four guest speakers are key business players and leaders who bring business to their regions and therefore have a...
2024-12-2051 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E57: Investigating Company Culture and Leadership with Brett Putter and Sharon DehmelWhat does business culture look like after the pandemic? Every organization should define their company culture, but what does that look like in this new workplace reality? Sharon Dehmel, company culture coach, and Brett Putter, author and Founder/CEO of CultureGene discuss new business landscapes, working remotely, what has transpired as companies look at hybrid solutions, and how leaders should be handling their teams.
2024-12-1045 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E56: Exploring and Developing Tourism with Miriam Kennedy, Francisco de Calheiros, and John Paul PriorHave a listen to the IPBB's first panel discussion from the Tourism Conference in Porto, 2024. This panel dove into the opportunities and challenges related to exploring and developing tourism in Northern Portugal's and Ireland's coastal and interior regions with special guests Francisco Calheiros and Miriam Kennedy, and moderated by John Paul Prior.Francisco de Calheiros is The President of Associação dos Amigos do Caminho Português de Santiago, an association for the promotion and protection of the Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela, that was founded in 1998. He is also head of the ancient Calheiros Family and...
2024-11-2547 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E55: Rita Marques and Rachael Milne Talk TourismRita Marques is Consultant, Invited Faculty Member and Program Director at the Porto Business School, Champion of the Innovation Tourism Hub and Former Secretary of State for Tourism. She sat down with IPBN board member Rachael Milne to discuss her work in attracting and retaining talent in tourism, her goals for the future of the sector, and what Porto is doing to up its game.
2024-11-2124 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E54: Tourism Conference Opening Statements with Geoffrey Graham, Adrian Bridge, and Luís Pedro MartinsThe Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) held the 3rd edition of its annual Tourism conference Thursday November 14 from 9h to 13h at WOW ART GALLERY, located at the main square of the culture complex. Beginning with words of welcome were Geoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN Board and Senior Partner at EDGE International Lawyers, followed by an opening statement by Adrian Bridge, CEO at The Fladgate Partnership and owner of the WoW, and concluding with words from Luís Pedro Martins, President of Porto and North of Portugal Tourism Board on the basic strategy of promotion of the region.
2024-11-1824 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E53: Unboxing Your Brand with Barbara Monahan and Meg KypenaIn this episode, Ellis Dixon sits down with certified brand architects Meg Kypena and Barbara Monahan to drive awareness among small business owners about the UnBox Brand Workshop Series. One is a former story brand guide based in North Carolina, and the other has a background in graphic design background and a level 9 qualification in designing for sustainability and is based in Dublin.In this conversation, Barbara and Meg will share the journey that inspired UnBox and their mission to offer a thoughtful, strategic approach that helps small business owners discover their brand's unique essence and confidently...
2024-11-0725 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E52: Sean Kelley's Masterclass on Innovations in Auto-Trade Technology"The future of digital asset management lies in innovative technology. Our cutting-edge auto-trade system represents this future, designed to navigate the digital asset market's complexities. Explore with us how technology is redefining investment strategies".Listen here to the IPBN online Masterclass with IPBN member Sean Kelly, CEO at Akrido Digital Assets and find out how busy Executives can efficiently manage their investment portfolios. In this 1 hour Master Class including Q&A, Sean provides fantastic tips and insights on making you feel more confident about leveraging technology to drive your financial growth. Sean has...
2024-10-2149 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series E51: Gerard Ryle of the ICIJ Speaks about Bringing the Top Scandals in Journalism History to the Attention of the World"We are driven by the belief that citizens have the right to be better informed, that access to independently-sourced facts is not only essential for democracy but is also a fundamental human right. Transparency is at the center of everything we do". In partnership with our Media Partner The Portugal News, we invited all our members to a very exciting Conversation with a Leader featuring Gerard Ryle, Executive Director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) at the Auditorium of the Embassy in Lisbon on Thursday, October 3. Gerard Ryle is the Pulitzer Prize and...
2024-10-071h 02
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.50 - Redefining Sustainability Part 3 with Liliana Domingues of Amarna VidaMasterclass 3 - Leaving a Positive Legacy: Creating Shared Value and Positive ImpactIn this final session, Liliana explored how organizations can go beyond sustainability to create shared value and impact for all stakeholders. Participants gained insights into how to leverage their organization's resources, expertise, and influence to address pressing societal and environmental challenges while driving business success.Topics included:Understanding Shared Value CreationIntegrating Shared Values PrinciplesEngaging Stakeholders in Driving Shared Value InitiativesEmbedding Shared Values PrinciplesLong-Term Sustainability and Legacy-Building
2024-10-0130 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.49 - Superfan Monetization and More with Filipe PereiraIn this episode, Arnold Delville, General Manager of the IPBN speaks to IPBN member Filipe Pinho Pereira, Founder and CEO of Crowdclass, a Tech startup that helps companies grow community engagement, and brand loyalty with digital experiences powered by Digital Collectibles and NFTs. Filipe has a very interesting marketing concept, which he details on today's conversation. Get ready to hear several key aspects of his new superfan-based marketing concept, the Membrz.Club, a new generation superfan monetization platform across concerts, event promoters, curators and more!
2024-09-2631 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.48 - Exploring Golf Concept with Estela Sargento and Ana MassapinaMeet the Co-Founders of Golf Concept, Estela Sargento and Ana Massapina, two friends with extensive experience in corporate events, who discovered a common passion in Golf. Estela brings a passion for organization, communication strategies, and brand activation to the table, thanks to the skills she developed working in tourism and marketing in the hotel business. 15 years ago, she pivoted to the golf industry where she has worked in customer service, the commercial area, as an events organizer. Ana Massapina, comes from an entrepreneurial background that has focused on golf from day one. She has organized national and international events...
2024-09-1818 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.47 - Mário Gago Interviews Lee Bristow, Tech Entrepreneur, Risk & Compliance Innovator, Author, and Keynote SpeakerIn this new episode, we chat with Lee Bristow, an expert in risk, compliance, governance, and leadership with a specialization in the intersection of AI and humans in the workplace. With over 30 years of experience, Lee is dedicated to helping leaders navigate the complexities of the AI revolution and fostering a more human-centric workplace. Originally from South Africa, Lee is the author of The Human AI Alliance: Meditations for Leaders and is currently based in Ireland, looking toward Portugal as the site of his next professional adventure. Here he speaks with IPBN Board member and Founder of PinkRoom, Már...
2024-09-0235 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.46 - Digital Ecosystems & Innovation in the USA, Portugal, and Ireland with Mario Gago of PinkRoomMario Gago is an IPBN Board Member, Board Member of SubVisual Digital Group, and Co-Founder of PinkRoom based in Coimbra, a company that builds mobile digital products. Mario is here to discuss what Pink Room does, why mobile apps are essential to clients, what SubVisual Group is doing to innovate the business landscape, talk about his recent stint in the USA with YTILI, and discuss the differences between the Portuguese and Irish ecosystems.
2024-07-1531 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.45 - Redefining Sustainability Part 2 with Liliana Domingues of Amarna VidaCheck out the second of the three-part Masterclass series entitled: "Building Thriving Organisations: Integrating Ethical and Regenerative Practices into Strategy and Operations" with Liliana Domingues of Amarna Vida.This session focuses on practical strategies for integrating conscious and regenerative business practices into organizational strategy and operations. Participants will learn how to align beyond sustainability goals with business objectives, identify key drivers of business performance, and overcome common barriers to implementation.Topics include:Introduction to Ethical and Regenerative Business Principles and Practices and their contribution to organizational thrivingAligning Strategy with Purpose, Values, and Regenerative Business...
2024-07-0845 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.44- Motivational Leadership and Employer Branding with Elise Slotte of bp2wElise Slotte is the owner of the company Evolspiration and a representative for the IPBN member An Even Better Place to Work in Portugal. Elise has joined the podcast to discuss leadership and employer branding in the workplace, how to motivate employees, and how bp2w can help facilitate good decision-making and attract quality employees.
2024-07-0130 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.43 - Employment and Workers' Rights in Portugal with Paula Costa, Lawyer at Vellozo Ferreira Law FirmIn this episode of the IPBN Podcast Series with IPBN executive Partner Vellozo Ferreira Advogados' own Paula Costa, we look at workers' rights in Portugal, how to prepare yourself for employment within the country, and other things companies should know when moving to Portugal, bringing their own workers, or hiring a local Portuguese team.
2024-06-1834 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.42 - Redefining Sustainability Part 1 with Liliana Domingues of Amarna VidaServing Beyond Sustainability: Navigating the Path to Conscious and Regenerative OrganisationsPart 1: Redefining Sustainability: From Compliance to Conscious LeadershipThis session with Liliana Domingues of Amarna Vida challenges traditional notions of sustainability and explores the importance of business leaders embodying conscious leadership. Participants learned how to shift from a compliance-based approach to sustainability to one rooted in purpose, ethics, and holistic impact.Topics include:Critique of Compliance-Based Sustainability ModelsIntroduction to Conscious LeadershipValues, Purpose, and Authenticity in Conscious LeadershipOrganizational Purpose and TransformationEthics, Holistic Impact, and Conscious Leadership
2024-05-2851 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.41 - An Overview of Portugal's Investment Incentives with Luis Escudeiro of ACT SolutionsJoin us as we chat with Luis Escudeiro of ACT Solutions, a company that provides funding solutions for investment projects within the field of Financial Incentives like Portugal2020, Tax Benefits, Foreign Investment, Mentoring, and Support to Business Activity. If you or your business is looking to understand tax benefits and financing opportunities and strategies through personalized monitoring and remote assistance, this podcast is for you. Podcast host and Content Manager for the IPBN, Ellis Dixon has had the personal pleasure of working with Luis on the Escala25 climbing gym project in Lisbon, for which he was able to secure...
2024-05-2025 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.40 - IPBN Masterclass Overview: Serving Beyond Sustainability with Liliana DominguesIn today's rapidly changing world, sustainability alone may not be enough to address the complex challenges facing businesses and society. This podcast serves to introduce the 3-part Masterclass Series with IPBN member Liliana Domingues from Amarna Vida as she delves into the concept of serving beyond sustainability and explores how organizations can embrace the principles and practices of conscious and regenerative organizations to create meaningful impact and leave a positive legacy in the world. Registration is open for the first of the series on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 here: https://www.ireland-portugal.com/events/ipbn-masterclass-series-serving-beyond-sustainability/At the above...
2024-05-1616 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.39 - IPBN Masterclass: The Culture of Health Within an OrganisationEmployers have a responsibility to ensure employees are safe at work and protect them where possible from physical & psychosocial risks, and provide equity of care to all to reduce the rise of supplementary health insurance costs while reducing absenteeism and increasing employee retention. IPBN members Elaine Godley (Health Mentor) and Physician Executive at HealthNEXT Dr. Shane Farrelly from SomarMed present: "The Culture of Health within an Organisation" masterclass exploring why buy-in from senior leadership is so essential to implement a culture of health within the workplace, why thought leadership and DISC matter, why companies determine their health score and...
2024-05-0233 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.38 - The Ocean Panel DiscussionThe second panel discussion at the 5th annual IPBN Sustainability conference on March 19th at the CCIP in Lisbon was on solutions to drive sustainable economic value for healthy oceans. The conversation was moderated by Susan Cabeceiras, IPBN Board Member and Founder & CEO of KONCEPTNESS Gestão de Projetos, Imobiliária, Arquitetura, Engenharia & Design, and welcomed two distinguished guests to the stage: Paulo Vasconcelos Figueiredo, the Business Development Manager and Technical Project Manager at CEiiA and Blueinsight, and Gavin Mc Bride, the Managing Director of Enerview Solutions, which was one of the three IPBN Business Success Award winners in 2023. Ga...
2024-04-0328 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.37 - A Conversation on Consumer Habits & Social InnovationThe IPBN Sustainability Conference focused on the development, innovation, and challenges faced in Air, Sea, and Food throughout three different panel discussions and a lineup of keynote talks led by industry experts. The first conversation of the conference was on the important topic of social and environmental innovation to change current consumption habits with Silvia Correia, IPBN 2023 Business Success Award Winner, Social Entrepreneur & Founder & CEO of re.store, and IPBN member Nessa Maguire, Co-founder & CEO of EudaOrg. Let's take a deep dive and engage in the conversation!
2024-04-0227 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.36 - The Food & Nutrition Panel DiscussionThe last panel discussion at the IPBN's St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference was between Manuela Pintado, Associate Professor at School of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Nicola Sainty, Business Relationship Manager at Revive Active, moderated by IPBN Porto Chair John Paul Prior, General Manager at Musicmaker Dublin and Co-Founder & Strategy Director at Farmony Europe. These panelists came together for a very interesting conversation about how Food, Nutrition, and general Well-Being relate to Sustainability.
2024-03-2742 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.35 - The Aviation Panel Discussion Recorded at the CCIP during the IPBN's 5th-annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference. The panelists include Andreia Ramos, Environment and Sustainability Director at ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA - VINCI Airports, Jose Francisco Gamboa of Grupo SATA, and Maria João Calha of TAP Air Portugal. The discussion was moderated by IPBN Chair Geoffrey Graham.
2024-03-2534 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.34 - How Can Leaders Better Engage Millennials and Gen Z with Rhia MurrayThe Masterclass with Rhia Murray from Holos Leadership Foundation covers a host of topics sure to enrich your business and understanding of generational divides. According to recent studies, Gen Z and Millennials currently make up approximately 38% of the global workforce and this percentage is predicted to rise to about 58% by 2030. These generations operate quite differently and have different expectations of the conventional leadership models. There is evidence that they are dissatisfied with the status quo of the way businesses are run, so how is this going to pan out? Find out how pivotal this issue...
2024-03-2050 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.33 - Conversation with a Leader on Navigating Change with Brendan O'NeillOn Wednesday, February 7 in the Algarve at Tribulum Restaurant, the IPBN held an exciting conversation with a Leader with IPBN member Brendan O'Neill!Having relocated to Algarve, Portugal following a 13-year stretch in Singapore, Irish-born and IPBN member Brendan O'Neill knows a thing or two about navigating change. During his early career in Information Technology, Brendan was the catalyst for many groundbreaking programs, such as the early adoption of cloud technologies. Now transitioned into leadership coaching, Brendan applies the same forward-thinking approach to empower his clients, to not only envision the future but also create it.Du...
2024-02-1530 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.32 - Disrupting Hospitality with Data-Driven Solutions with Robert Recupero, Founder and CEO of MoomentiIn this Masterclass, IPBN member Robert shares his experience navigating the fast-evolving technology landscape as a non-tech leader. He covers how data and technologies have evolved since the 20th century, how to implement a data-driven model and when to use Generative AI, Generative AI and the different data types, how to break out from the pack (the disruption part), and a few concrete examples and how he sees the industry evolving in the coming years.
2024-01-1849 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.31 - Building SmartHoods with Florijn de Graaf, Regenerative Systems Engineer and Founder of SmartHoodsSmartHoods helps to develop modern eco-villages that can produce their own energy, food, and water. These self-sufficient sustainable neighborhoods are in the development stage in Portugal with a growing team of devoted pioneers in sustainability and tech, making moves to showcase the country as a hotspot for regenerative developments focusing on eco-lifestyles. Learn more about the project and the founder on this exciting IPBN podcast!
2023-12-0631 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep.30 - IPBN Conversation with a Leader with Eoin O'Malley, Director of the Loyola GroupPerhaps best-known for his stardom in the Leinster Rugby arena, Eoin O'Malley raised the bar in Portugal's hospitality industry in 2022 with his new venue, the Bold Octopus proving a huge hit with locals and the D4 set alike. According to Evoke.ie, Eoin is part of The Loyola Group along with his business partner and brother, Brian. Add group director Stephen Cooney to the mix and the trio are the toast of the coast, earning a reputation as serious pub players not just in Portugal but also back home.Previous to that, Evoke.ie reported that, the...
2023-11-2335 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 29 - Transformative Brand Strategies Masterclass with Brand Architect Shane Moran of Bloody LovelyThis IPBN Masterclass with IPBN member Shane Moran, Brand Architect took us on a captivating journey through his experiences. He shared invaluable insights and revealed some secrets behind his transformative brand strategies including how to develop a unique value proposition, focusing on your brand on what makes it meaningful, and investing in your brand as your most valuable asset. This masterclass will help you understand how to attract and retain customers and command premium prices.
2023-11-2121 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 28 - From EOR to Business Incorporation: Bridging the Gap Between Market Entry Decisions and Full-Scale Operations with Pedro Henriques, CEO of Bridge In Join us for this exciting episode with Pedro Henriques of IPBN member company Bridge In where we dive into explaining what an EOR is and how it works. Find out Pedro believes it's a less risky path for businesses entering the market and what the key advantages and potential challenges are. Hear some real-world success stories of companies that effectively used EOR services before transitioning to full-scale business incorporation in Portugal and more.
2023-11-1630 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 27 - Porto Ocean Conference Panel Three: Ports and the Maritime Transport IndustryStarting with a short presentation of the APDL, the third panel was a conversation with the Port of Leixoes about the place of Matosinhos in the maritime transport industry with Luís Monteiro, Head of the Environment and Energy Efficiency Division - APDL, responsible for managing the Ports of Leixões, Viana do Castelo and the Douro Navigable Route and Isabel Vellozo Ferreira, Partner at Vellozo Ferreira e Associados. The discussion was moderated by Pedro Castro Henriques, IPBN member and CEO of Strongstep.Please note the panel discussion is in Portuguese and is slightly longer than most IP...
2023-11-101h 00
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 26 - Porto Ocean Conference Panel Two: Offshore Wind EnergyThe second panel of the IPBN Ocean conference took a look at harnessing offshore wind energy and developing partnerships between Ireland and Portugal with representatives from IberBlue Wind and Enerview Solutions. IberBlue Wind is a joint venture specializing in the design, development, and management of floating offshore wind farms that will operate in the Iberian market. Meanwhile, Enerview Solutions A leading renewable energy company that provides a robust and bespoke service offering to their clients, specializes in the areas of onshore and offshore wind, solar, and Electric Vehicle sectors. Moderated by IPBN Board member Susan Cabeceiras, this panel was...
2023-11-0242 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 25 - Porto Ocean Conference Panel One: Knowledge and InnovationOn Wednesday, October 25 at the Porto Business School, the IPBN welcomed our first panel for a conversation between two academics from the University of Porto and Coimbra, respectively, about CiiMAR's latest research papers and initiatives and about the Whale4 submarine concept for research and tourism.Moderated by John Paul Prior, IPBN Chair of the Porto Committee, Vitor Vasconcelos, Professor at the University of Porto and President of the Board at CIIMAR chatted with Fernando Seabra Santos, Professor at the University of Coimbra.Note: Apologies for the sound not being optimal. The conversation was recorded at...
2023-10-3047 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 24 - Demistifying AI and Healthcare with JC Durbin of Ardanis, Agatha Bulha of José Bulha International Law Office, and Tiago Rodrigues of Cruz Vermelha and HPA Health GroupThe IPBN organized a special conversation with leaders around AI and Healthcare on Friday, October 13 online via Zoom. We invited experts to talk about how AI could transform healthcare in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and research. Moderated by IPBN member Carlos Justino, Innovative CX Strategist, this panel discussion attempted to demystify the rise of AI and detail how it can be used for the good to help cure diseases and find new treatments.Read more here: https://www.ireland-portugal.com/events/ai--healthcare/
2023-10-1949 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 23 - Unlocking Workplace Harmony Through Behavioural Profiling with Elaine Godley, MBA, O.A. Dip (Psych)This transformative Masterclass, led by IPBN member Elaine Godley MBA, O.A. Dip (Psych) delved deep into the DISC model of behavioural profiling and its application in the context of health and well-being in the workplace. In this podcast, you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and foster a harmonious work environment by understanding the DISC model's four primary behavioural styles: Direct, Inspiring, Supportive, Conscientious as well as how to adapt your communication style to connect more effectively with colleagues.
2023-10-1136 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 22 - The Advantages of Property Development in Central Portugal with Paul Rees of Rural PropertiesIn this episode, Paul Rees of IPBN member company Rural Properties outlines his work in real estate development, how he came to discover the wonders of Central Portugal after decades in the Algarve, and what role conservation plays in his work. Discover the advantages of investing in property redevelopment, especially in this forgotten region of Portugal that is going through an unexpected renaissance.
2023-09-2729 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 21 - Discover Which Region of Portugal is Best for Your Business with Patricia Casaburi and Rafael Sena of Global Citizen SolutionsLooking at Portugal's Areas Through a Business Lens: Which Area is Best for Your Business? In this podcast, we will learn about B2B real estate and investment opportunities in Portugal with Patricia Casaburi and Rafael Sena from IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions. Patricia and Rafael give us a brief overview of each region (North, Center, and the Algarve) in Portugal, share expert analysis, give important tips on investments, and more.Just as each business has its own characteristics, so does each Portuguese region. This podcast aims to develop your knowledge and expertise in matching your business needs to...
2023-09-1838 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 20 - Introduction to the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem with Sam Marchetti, Founder of ConsortiaCoThis IPBN Online Master Class with IPBN member Sam Marchetti, founder of IPBN member company ConsortiaCo covered a macro-level exploration into the various parts of the Irish Ecosystem, key trends, as well as funding pathways for both inbound and outbound commercialization options. The topics covered in this podcast include visualizing the levels of the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem, identifying entry points through strategic partnerships, lead generation strategies for SME engagement, key trends for business development, accessing funding from local and national government, and more!
2023-09-0546 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 19 - Destination: Algarve with Helder Martins, President of AHETAAt the IPBN Tourism Conference, Hélder Martins, President of AHETA, presented his findings on the current tourism market in the Algarve. Hélder shared his insights on what Portugal's southern coast will look like in the future: its goals, drivers, areas for improvement, and more, and gave sound advice to conference attendees on how to protect this incredible region.
2023-07-1929 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 18 - Project Management for Entrepreneurs with Rachael MilneThis IPBN Masterclass on the topic of Introduction to Project Management for Entrepreneurs is led by IPBN Business Success Award Winner 2023 Rachael Milne of Aspira. Based on the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification, Rachael explained how best to formalize your Project Management skills through key concepts, processes, and tools used in Agile Project Management including stakeholder analysis and communications, risk management, and more.
2023-07-0628 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 17 - Ryanair's Experience in Portugal with David Simón-SantiñánAs part of the 2023 IPBN Tourism Conference, David Simón-Santiñán, Head of Public & Corporate Affairs at Ryanair details the airline's experience and goes over their current and future plans for growth and development in Portugal. Join us as he presents this fascinating case study to the network.
2023-06-2710 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 16 - Tourism Resort Development TrendsJoin us in this episode as we hear from the second panel of the IPBN Tourism Conference on the topic of Tourism Resort Development Trends. Moderated by Sharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve Committee, we hear from panelists Sean Moriarty, CEO of the conference host and IPBN member company Quinta do Lago, Alda Filipe, Managing Director of Kronos Homes in Vale do Lobo, and Katya Bauval, Executive Director of Sales at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, the host of the IPBN's Agro-Business Conference last October, on this most fascinating topic as it relates to both the Algarve and...
2023-06-2147 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast ep. 15 - The Links Between Leadership and CultureIn this new IPBN Podcast episode, you will hear the most recent online IPBN Masterclass, which took place June 6 via Zoom with special keynote speaker and IPBN member Sharon Dehmel ACII, MBA, Trainer, and Intercultural and Leadership Coach. This masterclass focused on understanding where leadership and culture interconnect and why getting it right matters to your organization. Sharon is an expert in helping leaders create the right approach to deliver on their organizational outcomes by getting the balance right between behaviours and enablers.
2023-06-0739 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 14 - Implementing HR in Your StartupIn partnership with StartUp Lisboa, the IPBN learned about How to Implement HR in your Start-Up from keynote speaker Reggy Degen, Founder of Q7Leader, The author of The People Model Canvas, and Human Resources Professor at Solvay Business School joined us remotely from Brussels and told us about the ten steps to implement HR in your start-up. With 20 years of International HR, 17 years of Faculty at Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management in Brussels, and eight years of Entrepreneurship in HR Tech, Reggy was the perfect candidate to give us this most important glimpse into this topic.
2023-05-1235 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 13 - The Future of BankingIn light of recent events, the IPBN asks, "What will banking look like in the future?". We are in the early stages of The World Economic Forum’s ‘Great Reset’ and we wonder how we can protect and grow our wealth and assets over the next 6.5 years. Get key insights into this topic by listening to this IPBN Conversation with a Leader with IPBN member Clive Bydawell, Managing Director at Knowledgesmith Ltd..
2023-05-0852 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast Series ep. 12 - Building Smart Futures w/ Florijn de GraafIn anticipation of the IPBN's 4th annual Sustainability conference and as part of the Energy efficiency solutions we will be covering at the conference, we are very pleased to welcome IPBN member Florijn Founder of SmartHoods. SmartHoods develops modern, self-sufficient Eco Villages that supply their own energy, food, and water ranging from 100 to 2000 households. Listen as Florijn details his work history and where he sees the future heading.
2023-03-1622 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesSpeaking Out in Advance: IPBN Executive Partners on SustainabilityPlease join us as we welcome summaries of sustainable initiatives several of our Executive Partners are taking as we approach the 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference on March 17 at the CCIP in Lisbon. We have assembled an exciting program exploring the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), the impact of Smart Cities on a greener future, and how technology can aid advancement in that direction. Thank you to Declan Wynne, CEO of Skanstec, Claudia Coelho, Partner at PwC Portugal, and Stefan Goor, Group CIO of Ardanis, for their participation!
2023-02-1516 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 10 - Managing Remotely and More w/ John Paul PriorIPBN Content Manager Ellis Dixon sat down with John Paul Prior, who is the Chair of the IPBN Porto committee, the Manager of the iconic Musicmaker shop located in Dublin, and the founder of a company that is mixing sustainability with agri-tech right here in Porto, called Farmony. John Paul has recently made the move to Porto and is remotely managing Musicmaker, growing Farmony, sourcing musical incredible handmade instruments from Braga, and running 5Ks almost every day. Find out his secret for success on this episode of the IPBN podcast.
2022-12-1332 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 9 - Retirement & Senior living in Portugal w/ Luis da SilvaLuis da Silva is the founder and director of Senior Living Villages (also known as Algarve Senior Living and Portugal Senior Living) who provides a range of solutions for the senior expat market, with a strong emphasis on the Algarve as well as the Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, and Porto areas. This podcast focuses on senior housing and the unique challenges and opportunities that Portugal offers, what market requirements are addressed and which are not, as well as the subject of physical and logistical side of retirement planning in Portugal.
2022-11-0826 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 8 - Supporting your health w/ Dr. Michael Averbukh, MDIPBN member Dr. Michael Averbukh, MD is CEO and Managing Partner at Serenity: Your Medical Concierge in Portugal. In this podcast, he outlines the pros and cons of both the private and the national healthcare systems, how Portugal is managing healthcare demands from new arrivals, and how outside support can be a game changer in getting the care you need.
2022-10-1929 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 7 - Managing working capital w/ Brian ShanahanIn this podcast we discuss the various methods to manage working capital (accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventories) and the day-to-day things we do in business that influence the result. Brian Shanahan of Informita shares tips to help you navigate the choppy waters that are 2022 from his 30 years of experience. You may be surprised at the number of techniques that you might not know about while learning practical steps you can take to collect cash more quickly from customers, maximize accounts payable, and optimize inventories.
2022-10-1134 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 6 - Algarve nomads in action w/ Joana GlóriaIn anticipation of the IPBN Tech event Sept. 22 in the Algarve and the Tourism Conference in Lisbon Sept. 29, we are speaking to Joana Glória, CEO and Founder of Lagos Digital Nomads who is participating in not one but two of the IPBN's upcoming conferences as she is in a privileged position to speak on both tourism and tech, as her company finds itself nestled squarely between the two sectors. Find out what it means to be a digital nomad, how local businesses in the Algarve are appealing to this attractive lifestyle, and how you can get involved in t...
2022-09-2122 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 5 - Making the move w/ Sharon FarrellSharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve Committee is a 29-year veteran in the financial services industry who moved to Portugal from Ireland several years ago and is working as a partner with Blevins Franks. In this episode of the IPBN podcast, she reflects on her "leap of faith" and gives tips on settling, living, working, connecting, and doing business in the Algarve from Quinta do Lago’s Magnolia Hotel in a conversation with IPBN board member Mario Gago, co-founder and CEO of Pink Room.
2022-08-2927 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 4 - Training leaders to thrive w/ Göran EngbergIPBN member and Executive Coach Göran Engberg has a history of helping business leaders to make the conscious choices necessary for their businesses to thrive, and now you can gain insights into this topic too. Find out what future managers will be like, what challenges they will face, and what practices they must abandon in order to succeed.
2022-07-0624 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 3 - Doing Business & Investing in PortoListen to the recent panel discussion moderated by the former chair of the IPBN board Aoife Healy, with three special guests:Philomene Dias - Director Inward Investment - AICEP Portugal Global;Rui Manuel Monteiro, Director of the Municipal Department of Economics (Porto City Council);Aisling Riordan - Corporate Communications Manager - Global Shares.This podcast covers the topics of living, working, and doing business in the region as part of the IPBN’s April Porto Conference recorded live at the Porto Innovation Hub.
2022-06-1834 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 2 - The Metaverse w/ Carlos Justino, Director of Marketing for MadeinWeb & MobileIPBN’s General Manager Arnold Delville sat down with IPBN member Carlos Justino, Director of Marketing for MadeinWeb & Mobile to discuss the Metaverse, what it means for SMEs, and how its growth and development will impact the future of business as a whole.
2022-05-1829 min
Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast seriesIPBN Podcast series ep. 1 - Sustainability Conference follow up w/ Ireland's Minister of State, Ossian Smyth, TDThis episode of the IPBN podcast is a follow up to our annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference. Chair of the IPBN board Aoife Healy sat down for a chat at the at the Irish Embassy in Portugal with Ireland's Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth, TD.
2022-04-1910 min
IPBN-FM.comThe Intrepid Radio Program with Guest: Micah HanksThe INTREPID RADIO PROGRAM with Scotty Roberts and John Ward www.intrepidradio.com and www.ipbn-fm.com/listen-chat.html
Joining the lads is our good friend, Micah Hanks. In a way, this episode will almost be like family talking to family, as Micah is a good friend to Intrepid Magazine and the Paradigm Symposiums, of which he has served as Editor-in-Chief and Founder, respectively.
Micah Hanks is a writer, podcaster, and researcher whose interests cover a variety of subjects. His areas of focus include history, science, current events, cultural studies, technology, business, philosophy, unexplained phenomena, and ways the future of huma...
2015-08-281h 57
IPBN-FM.com8_16_15 Intrepid RadioThe Strange Case of the Stevenville UFOs...
TONIGHT - 9:00PM 'til 11:00PM (central) - The INTREPID RADIO PROGRAM with Scotty Roberts and John Ward - www.intrepidradio.com and www.ipbn-fm.com/listen-chat.html
Joining the lads is Texas-based UFO investigator and former Texas State Director for MUFON, Ken Cherry, author of Marc Slade Investigates: The Stevenville UFOS, and is the founder of EPIC, the Extraordinary Phenomena Investigations Council.
We will talk about Ken's book and tap his brain on the controversy of governmental conspiracy and "cover-ups."
Tune in for what will surely be another intriguing show.
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2015-08-171h 59
IPBN-FM.com7_19_15 Intrepid Radio Two Year AnniversaryJoin us, TONIGHT from 9-11PM (central) as we celebrate the "Two Year Anniversary" of the launch of The Intrepid Radio Program, where we have spent the last 24 months presenting you with everything from the historical, archaeological and political, to the alternative, mysterious and spiritual... and sometimes even the incredibly woo-meistered theoretical.
www.intrepidradio.com and www.IPBN-fm.com/listen-chat.html
We want to thank you for building our live listening audience to a strong presence with numbers well into the multiple thousands every Sunday evening - as well as tens of thousands of archive downloads - and even more...
2015-07-202h 02
IPBN-FM.comThe INTREPID RADIO PROGRAM with Scotty Roberts and John WardJoining the lads are bestselling authors, Marie D. Jones & Larry Flaxman.
We'll be discussing their new book, "Mind Control," dealing with the history of mind control from ancient times through the MKUltra period to today’s cutting edge methods of programming and influencing human behavior; electronic harassment, microwave bombing, Voice to Skull...there are people called “targeted individuals” who claim they are being harassed by the government and shadowy figures using technology. Is this really happening and are these technologies real and even patented? Have they been used before by our own military, law enforcement and government? And finally, Surveillance and th...
2015-07-132h 00
IPBN-FM.com7_05_15 Intrepid Radio with Scotty Roberts and John WardSUNDAY NIGHT - 9:00PM 'til 11:00PM (central) - The INTREPID RADIO PROGRAM with Scotty Roberts and John Ward - www.intrepidradio.com and www.ipbn-fm.com/listen-chat.html
Joining the lads is Timothy Wyllie, a highly accomplished artist and writer who specialized in the study of non-human intelligences, such as angels and dolphins,since his near-death experience in 1973. He is author of several books, including The Return of the Rebel Angels, Confessions of a Rebel Angel, Revolt of the Rebel Angels, and Rebel Angels in Exile. Timothy lives in the high desert of New Mexico.
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2015-07-061h 43