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ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 192 - Fergus Sheil And Aoife Daly From Irish National OperaThinkBusiness 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 technology. 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.2024-02-1317 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 191 - Conor McGarry, RentdodoThinkBusiness 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 to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2024-02-0825 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 189 - The Electric Vehicle Show 2024ThinkBusiness 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 embracing electric vehicle ownership. 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.2024-02-0230 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 188 - Ashley Shak, Dogpatch LabsThinkBusiness 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.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2024-02-0119 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 186 - Ciaran Foley, CEO Of Re-TurnOn 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 more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2024-01-2514 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 182 - Food For Thought At Blas na hÉireann 2023At 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. 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.2023-10-0446 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 181 - Embracing Sustainability At The Ploughing Championships 2023ThinkBusiness 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.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2023-09-2130 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 176 - E Chandler Morse, Workday Vice - President For Public PolicyWorkday 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 to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.2023-07-2528 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 168 - Nick Connors and Peter Rose From TekenableThinkBusiness 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. 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.2023-05-3034 min
ThinkBusiness.ieThinkBusiness at The Ploughing 2022ThinkBusiness reports from the ploughing where we talked to farmers,farming experts as well as innovative young agri and agritech businesses.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.2022-09-2231 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 105 - Louise McDonnellBest-selling Irish social media strategist, Louise McDonnell’s ‘2022 Social Media Planner & Guide’, is in high demand for advice and is an inspiration on how to stay fresh and relevant on social media. She talks to ThinkBusiness about building a business from the west of Ireland and why so many businesses get it wrong when it comes to social media.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.2022-02-2443 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 94 - Laura Dillon, WaterlandSailing champion Laura Dillon heads Waterland Private Equity Investments in Ireland, which has just revealed a €2.5bn European fund. She tells ThinkBusiness about her focus on SMEs with growth potential.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.2021-12-1829 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 91 - James McGann - Frankie HealthIrish-led Frankie Health reinvents mental health support for the workplace using the latest digital tools. We talk to Frankie Health’s co-founder James McGann about the Irish company’s growth plans and why employers need to pay more attention to the mental wellbeing of their most important asset, their employees.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.2021-11-2116 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 83 - Stephen Healy - Motoring OctoberThe Irish motoring sector has played a blinder despite the challenges of the pandemic. But all is not rosy in the sector. Head of Motor Sector at Bank of Ireland Stephen Healy addresses industry unease about potential increases in vehicle registration tax in the next Budget and the reduction in reliefs for buyers of electric vehicles at a pivotal time.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.2021-10-0310 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 84 - Ken Cahill, CEO, SilverCloud HealthRecently named Business Person of the Month by The Irish Times, SilverCloud Health CEO Ken Cahill talks about the company’s evolution as a university and hospital research spinout to become a global business with more than 300 organisations using its digital health platform. The company was recently acquired by Amwell for an undisclosed sum, which was reported in the press to be in excess of $250m.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.2021-10-0325 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 85 - Paul Swift, Head of Tech, Media and Telecoms at Bank of IrelandHead of Tech, Media and Telecoms at Bank of Ireland Paul Swift talks about the sharp increase in fraud attempts on the Irish population, focusing on the individual. Every individual and business is now in the crosshairs of cybercriminals and the recent ransomware attack on the HSE could be just the tip of the iceberg.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.2021-10-0316 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 86 - Adam Oberem, Co-Founder of Lucky BeardWe talk to Adam Oberem, co-founder of global design and digital advisory firm Lucky Beard, which is investing €1.1m in expanding its Irish operation as it gears up to help accelerate the digitisation of Irish businesses. Founded in South Africa in 2015, Lucky Beard currently employs 65 people across strategy, brand, product and experience design, with 18 already deployed in its European headquarters in Dublin. We talk to Oberem about why he chose Dublin to spearhead the company’s growth.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and...2021-10-0315 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 87 - Brian Moran, NoCoDrivers could save an average of 2.5 hours of commuting time every day by using a remote working location, according to new research conducted by NoCo, Ireland’s largest hybrid workspace network, and Trinity College Dublin. Not only that but 70pc of people would consider moving their home location if they could remote work. Brian Moran of NoCo talks about what the future working landscape could look like in Ireland.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.2021-10-0332 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 82 - Martina Fitzgerald - Scale IrelandWith Irish-led companies like Stripe swaggering on the world stage and new Irish unicorns such as Fenergo, Intercom, LetsGetChecked, Workhuman achieving amazing success, it is abundantly clear that now is the time to get behind our indigenous businesses with the right supports and tax policy. Across the land, in every corner of Ireland, some 2,000 indigenous companies employ 47,000 people. The time for Irish tech has come. ThinkBusiness talks to Scale Ireland CEO Martina Fitzgerald about the steps Ireland need to take across a plethora of issues from EIIS to share options to R&D tax credits, the war for talent...2021-09-1930 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 81 - Mark Kelly - ExpleoBanks are under pressure to innovate to secure their digital future, ensuring the right products and services for customers, at the same time battling competition from new digital challengers and defending against a surge in cybersecurity attacks. Mark Kenny, director of Banking and Payments at Expleo Group outlines the digital transformation challenge facing banks.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.2021-08-2817 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 80 - Niall Carson - FreeNowThinkBusiness talks to ride hailing business Free Now’s country manager for Ireland Niall Carson about how the company resiliently weathered the pandemic storm by innovating, supporting its drivers, investing in sustainability, electrification and new mult-modal transport options and his plans for the future success of the business.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.2021-08-2823 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 79 - Stella ClarkeOne of Ireland’s few unicorn tech giants – founded in Dublin by Marc Murphy – Fenergo has plans to grow from a $1.65bn valuation today to $5bn in the coming years by helping banks to digitally transform. ThinkBusiness talks to Fenergo’s chief strategy and marketing officer Stella Clarke about the making of an Irish unicorn.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.2021-08-2816 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 78 - Motoring AugustBank of Ireland head of Motor Sector casts his expert eye on how the sector is revving up for a stronger second half (H2) as the registration of new cars in July exceeded those of January. But the road ahead is bumpy with older cars holding their residual value, chip shortages delaying new car deliveries and electric car purchases will need to accelerate significantly if the Irish Government’s 2030 targets are to be achieved.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and gr...2021-08-2810 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 73 - Helma Larkin of GoogleGoogle country manager for Ireland Helma Larkin talks about Ireland’s evolving digital culture, changing behaviours and increased expectations of businesses. Helma leads the team at Google Ireland that aims to help large Irish businesses grow and succeed domestically and internationally through their use of Google products. Google has committed to supporting 60,000 Irish businesses recover from the pandemic by providing free online tools and resources to businesses to help them adapt to the new normal and drive growth.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to st...2021-07-1424 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 77 - Sharon Jordan of Irish Travel Trade NetworkSharon Jordan, managing director of Irish Travel Trade Network (ITTN) talks about the reopening of tourism in Ireland and the eventual return to international travel. Jordan has been at the fore of the travel industry for twenty years and last year took over ITTN. Admirably, she took over a new business in the middle of a pandemic, and has rejuvenated immense energy into the industry during what has been the most turbulent time in the lives of many working in the industry.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland...2021-07-1415 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 76 - David Kindlon of EppioneDavid Kindlon’s business Eppione helps organisations leverage technology to manage HR and employee benefits. Kindlon believes the days of ping-pong tables and free office snacks are behind us. Now, employers must look to provide their workforce with tangible benefits to support their health, wellbeing and performance as the pandemic continues. Its more about access to mindfulness and meditation apps, health insurance, online coaching and more.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.2021-07-1420 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 74 - Motoring JulyAcross Ireland motor dealerships have been opening up and all eyes have been on early July sales as an indicator of a return to normal. In the first four days of July the car market was up 45pc. Bank of Ireland’s head of Motor Sector Stephen Healy charts how the rest of the year will look, the return to growth for hire-drive fleets and tackles the subject of whether Ireland has enough electric car charging points.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start an...2021-07-1408 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 75 - Gwen Layden of Layden GroupRecently named Business Person of the Month by The Irish Times, in association with Bank of Ireland, Gwen Layden of the Layden Group talks about her company’s decision not to charge rent to tenants of the George’s Street Arcade in Dublin who were forced to shut due to Covid restrictions. While waiving rents at the famous arcade cost her family business in terms of lost income, Layden has maintained that it would have been immoral to charge rent to her clients during lockdown.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs...2021-07-1429 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 68 - AerCapThinkBusiness talks to the CEO of Aercap Aengus Kelly, a recent Irish Times Businessperson of the Month in association with Bank of Ireland, about how the Irish company has become the biggest company of its kind in the world with more than 2,000 planes, 300 helicopters and 900 engines with its €25bn acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services. Kelly talks about reopening the Irish economy and steering an aviation business through the turbulent skies of Covid-19 and Brexit.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a...2021-06-2115 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 69 - INTRO MatchmakingThinkBusiness talks to Feargal Harrington, co-founder of the successful agency INTRO Matchmaking about how the company is kicking off an international expansion in the wake of a spike in demand from single people whose romantic lives were put on ice because of the pandemic. The company has seen a 60pc increase in enquiries as people prepare for a summer of dating.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.2021-06-2138 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 70 - Nostra SystemsLed by brothers Kevin and Barry O’Loughlin, Nostra Systems is one of Ireland’s fastest growing indigenous tech companies and recently announced plans to create 120 jobs bringing total headcount to 270 people. ThinkBusiness talks to Kevin O’Loughlin about how the company scaled and takes a disciplined approach to growing the leadership team and empowering its workforce.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.2021-06-2138 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 71 - Motoring JuneNow that motor showrooms are fully reopened and we’re entering the next big sales season for the Irish motoring industry, Bank of Ireland head of Motor Sector Stephen Healy assesses how the rest of the year will play out. He also reveals how Ireland is above average globally in the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.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.2021-06-2112 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 72 - HidraMedFormer baker turned medtech entrepreneur Suzanne Moloney, a recent Irish Times Businessperson of the Month in association with Bank of Ireland, talks about how her Galway-based business has developed a novel dressing system aimed at people suffering from the skin disease HS (Hidradentitis Suppurativa). She talks about the realities of starting a medtech business and the opportunities that await HidraMed in a global wound care market worth €23bn.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.2021-06-2113 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 66 - Ross Scanlon And Linsey Dempsey - Sing at WorkRoss Scanlon and Linsey Dempsey are founders of a new globally-focused business called Sing at Work where they literally boost the wellbeing, confidence and moods of workers by encouraging them to exercise their vocal chords and breathing. It is a surprise to many people who never thought they could sing in the first place to learn. They deliver singing lessons remotely by Zoom and are preparing to bring the platform into the workplace as workers return to the office.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want...2021-05-3022 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 67 - The Inclusive Future Of WorkHuckletree and Certified Proud recently announced a partnership today which will help its workspaces become more inclusive to LGBTQ+ people living in Dublin, Manchester and London. Certified Proud's goal is to create a collective of safe spaces so that members of the LGBTQ+ community can live a life free from discrimination and unease. Many businesses are happy to raise a rainbow flag during Pride, but the LGBTQ+ community needs to know that they will be accepted 365 days a year. Liam Redmond and Eve Kerton from Certified Proud and Aislinn Mahon from Huckletree talk about building a more progressive and i...2021-05-3022 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 65 - Irish Angels Network Plans Global ExpansionThe unsung heroes and heroines of the Irish venture funding world – our business angels – have played a crucial role in bringing innovative Irish businesses to the next level. John Phelan of the Halo Business Angels Network reveals how the organisation is spreading its wings to create outposts in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US.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.2021-05-3026 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 64 - Motoring MayIn the first four months of 2021 the Irish motor sector sold 70,000 new cars, close to 75pc of what it sold in the same period of 2019. Now, as the Irish economy opens up and doors reopen, Bank of Ireland head of Motor Sector Stephen Healy talks about how the sector is ramping up for the crucial sales season that will kick off the second half of 2021.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.2021-05-3010 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 63 - Demand for Irish Farmland Remains StrongThinkBusiness talks to Bank of Ireland’s head of Agri Sector Eoin Lowry and Sherry Fitzgerald’s associate director of Country Homes, Farms and Estates Philip Guckian about rising demand for Irish farm land. The latest quarterly review from Sherry Fizgerald indicates that while the start of 2021 was somewhat slow, activity has quickened and shortages in land for sale has fuelled recent value increases.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.2021-05-3022 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 59 - Andrew FitzpatrickJohn Kennedy talks to Andrew Fitzpatrick, one of the founding fathers of Ireland’s successful animation sector. Monster handles a diverse range of programming in the area of children’s entertainment. Prior to Monster, Fizpatrick laid the foundations of the multi-million-dollar Irish animation sector when he ran the Don Bluth companies, which at its peak was one of Europe’s largest animation studios and creators of the highly popular and high grossing An American Tail. He talks about the past and future of animation in Ireland.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SM...2021-05-0630 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 60 - Emma - Jane Leeson, Johnny Magory BooksGrowing up in the countryside meant that Emma-Jane and her siblings spent most of their childhood exploring the outdoors and natural environment around them. Each night Emma-Jane Leeson’s father would tell “a story about Johnny Magory” – usually derived from the adventures herself and her siblings had gotten up to that day! Many years later, she began jotting down her father’s stories. Emma-Jane left her full-time job to pursue Johnny Magory as a business and the book series is now becoming a brand for all things children, outdoors and exploring Irish heritage and culture.Visit www...2021-05-0616 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 61 - Tommy Kearns, XtremePushOne of Ireland’s fastest-scaling indigenous software companies XtremePush is at the beating heart of the future of digital marketing. Founded in 2014 by Tommy Kearns and Kevin Collins, the company has been on an acquisition trail and has plans to grow internationally. CEO Tommy Kearns talks about the future of digital marketing and the realities of scaling a business in a world shaped by the global pandemic.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.2021-05-0622 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 62 - Barbara Sheahan, HealthcareCompareWe talk to Barbara Sheahan, founder of Dublin-based Healthcare Compare, Ireland’s newest health insurance comparison website. The platform is unique in that it helps users identify the most suitable healthcare plan to suit their requirements and budgets through its advanced comparison tools and advice from health insurance specialists. Barbara talks about what to look out for when shopping around for health insurance.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.2021-05-0615 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 58 - Stephen Healy, Bank of IrelandBank of Ireland head of Motoring Sector Stephen Healy reveals how the electric vehicle revolution is being embraced in Ireland, accounting for 11.3pc of sales in Q1. He reveals that despite Covid-19 restrictions, overall 60,000 cars were sold in Q1 and draws a correlation between better-than-expected van sales and the rise of online shopping.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.2021-04-1711 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 57 - Richie FoleyJohn Kennedy talks to Richie Foley, SVP of Product and Design at LetsGetChecked, the Irish company that experienced over 800pc growth year-on-year in 2020. They rose to the coronavirus challenge, shipping over 1m Covid testing kits to date and recently announced the opening of their Dublin lab to expand their testing capabilities. Richie joined LetsGetChecked from Ryanair in March 2020, jumping in at a crucial time, as the company scaled its Covid-19 testing offering. He played an essential role in all this and, as a result, can provide insight into the challenges and successes of building and scaling such a product.2021-04-1415 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 56 - David GluckmanJohn Kennedy talks to David Gluckman, author “That Sh*t Will Never Sell”, the title of which comes from his time in the drinks industry and his key role in the creation of iconic brands like Baileys as well as Kerrygold. Since Baileys was launched in 1974 it has sold more than 120m bottles a year and Kerrygold is the second biggest butter brands in America. He talks about the business of ideas and his involvement in other famous drinks brands including Sheridans, Le Piat d’Or and Aqua Libra, to name a few.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for mo...2021-04-0937 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 55 - Paul McElvaneyIn this episode, John speaks with Paul McElvaney from Learning Pool, a Derry based eLearning platform. 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.2021-04-0327 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 54 - Marie KressJohn Kennedy talks with Marie Kress, head of research at Voyego’s Transport Innovation Lab where she works on creating new concepts and pilot projects within the area of Mobility as a Service (MaaS). She talks about the integrated future of mobility and transport, how we may be consuming services Netflix-style and how digitalisation is the fuel of the future of mobility.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.2021-03-2026 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 53 - Ed FlahertyFor many people, Ed O’Flaherty is one half of a successful partnership at dental practice Seapoint Clinic. However, he is also a successful entrepreneur in the drinks business. He got involved in distilling and was a founder of the Dublin Whiskey Company in 2012, which became Dublin Liberties Distillery, when sold to Quintessential Brands. He is currently a director of Rascals Brewing Company, a craft brewery, visitor centre and taproom in Inchicore, Dublin.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, Thi...2021-03-2020 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 52 - Des TraversDelivering close to 17 million packages in 2020, delivery player DPD is on a roll. The CEO of DPD Ireland Des Travers talks to ThinkBusiness about how digital commerce is the present and future of Irish business and how the company is focused on its sustainable future, having delivered 80,000 parcels by electric vehicles last year and with plans to have more than 160 electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2025.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.2021-03-1521 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 51 - Stephen HealyStephen Healy on the motoring sector’s digital transformation.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.2021-03-1510 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 50 - Karen ClinceWe talk to Tigers Healthcare founder and CEO Karen Clince about the childcare business in Ireland and the UK and how she has weathered the pandemic and Brexit storms to be a change leader in her sector.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.2021-02-1517 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 49 - Dottie Schindlinger - Diligent InstituteDottie Schindlinger of the Diligent Institute, part of the governance giant whose solutions are trusted 700,000 board directors and leaders, talks about how organisations have transformed through the pandemic and what the future of work looks like post-pandemic.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.2021-02-1529 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 48 - Stephen HealyIn weathering the turbulent pandemic and Brexit storms, the Irish motoring sector proved its resilience and is ready for the road ahead, says head of Motor Sector at Bank of Ireland Stephen Healy.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.2021-02-1508 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 47 - Eoin LowryDespite the double-whammy of Brexit and Covid-19, the Irish farming sector is in good health, says the head of Agri Sector at Bank of Ireland Eoin LowryVisit 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.2021-02-1505 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 46 - Conor LynchJohn Kennedy talks to Self Makers founder Conor Lynch about Covid-19 resulted in a sudden career shock for many with rising levels of unemployment, temporary layoffs and, unfortunately, many businesses closing altogether. Conor’s own research indicates that 7 in 10 people are anticipating a new career move and over a third (36pc) planning to start a new venture.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.2021-02-0426 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 45 - Huckletree and NoCOJohn Kennedy talks to Aislinn Mahon from Huckletree and Brian Moran from NoCo about how the hubs are joining forces to serve a new working reality where 88pc of people are planning to return to the office only once a week. What does this mean for the future of work in Ireland?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.2021-01-2722 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 44 - Greg DooleyJohn Kennedy talks to Greg Dooley about how he brought the popular board game 30 Seconds to Ireland. Due in part to the pandemic sales of the game in Ireland rocketed with as many as 30,000 sold before Christmas 2020.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.2021-01-2724 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 43 - Paul Connell, Pure TelecomMany workplaces owe their endurance through Covid and beyond to the intrinsic link that is broadband, allowing their workers to keep the lights on. Despite this, some would argue that Ireland’s broadband infrastructure is still not up to scratch. I talk to Paul Connell, CEO of Pure Telecom, about Ireland’s broadband journey and the realities of scaling a telecoms business.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.2020-12-2028 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 42 - Frank and Sinead Scott-LennonIs the writing on the wall for the annual review? Because of the Covid crisis managers have had to adapt to a new way of managing their teams remotely. I talk to Frank Scott-Lennon from HR for Better Workplaces and his daughter Sinead who have authored a new pocketbook Performance Conversations, which addresses how managers can collaborate with their employees on their future and individual development through regular performance conversations rather than a once a year annual review.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to...2020-12-2024 minThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 41 - Mark O'DwyerBeginning life as a pure-play accountancy software business, Big Red Cloud evolved to the cloud in 2012 and today has more than 75,000 customers across the UK and Ireland. ThinkBusiness talks to CEO Marc O’Dwyer about growing his business, the importance of the cloud and what lies ahead for Irish SMEs.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.2020-12-0718 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 40 - Karen HesseThinkBusiness talks to 256 Content CEO Karen Hesse about why content marketing is the future of marketing and publishing. 256 Content recently won three international awards at the Content Marketing Institute's annual award event. It was also identified as the CMI's agency of the year globally.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.2020-12-0728 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 39 - Samantha KellyThinkBusiness talks to Samantha Kelly, also known as Tweeting Goddess and founder of the Women’s Inspire Network, who as a single mother started and sold her first business Funky Goddess before going on to keep inspiring women founders. She talks about entrepreneurship, diversity, and social media.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.2020-11-2527 minThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 38 - Barry KennedyThinkBusiness talks to Barry Kennedy, CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research which operates research facilities in Dublin and Mullingar. He talks about the value for money and return on investment that Irish Manufacturing Research has delivered so far for the Irish economy, how Ireland is home to a community of amazing tier-1 manufacturers but he warns if we are not careful Ireland’s manufacturing sector faces a technology timebomb.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.2020-11-2424 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 37 - Alice ManserghGoogle Ireland has committed to supporting 60,000 Irish SMEs as they embark on recovery from the financial impacts of COVID-19.On this episode of the ThinkBusiness podcast, we chat to Alice Mansergh, who is the director of small business at Google, as she tells us about the Grow with Google initiative and the trends she is seeing in Ireland at the moment.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.2020-11-1219 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 36 - Conor BuckleyIn what was its ninth acquisition Irish digital transformation agency Granite Digital recently acquired creative marketing agency Connector for an undisclosed sum and setting the firm on a road to €10m in revenues. Co-founder Conor Buckley tells John Kennedy how the company grew from a small office in west Cork to a scaled up business with offices in Dublin, Cork city and Limerick, and how Irish SMEs need to embrace the promise of digital.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a bu...2020-11-0830 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 35 - Michael O'HaraA decision to expand into the UK four years ago prove to be an astute business decision for Dublin tech firm Data Solutions. Its operations there now account for 50pc of the overall business. But with a no-deal Brexit looking likely, what does the future look like for the company. MD Michael O’Hara tells John Kennedy how he intends to navigate the Brexit headwinds.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.2020-11-0820 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 33 - Phil CoddExpleo managing director in Ireland Phil Codd talks with John Kennedy about the collaboration with NearForm that saw Ireland produce a world-leading contact tracing app for Covid-19, the creation of a €100,000 fund for SMEs and why Covid-19 has been the perfect storm for businesses to embrace digital transformation.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.2020-10-1122 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 34 - Claire FinnLed by Claire Finn, Lighthouse Studios in Kilkenny is a 2D animation studio based at the Hogwarths-like building that is Kieran’s College. Lighthouse employs 165 people and is currently working on major productions including ‘The Cuphead Show’ for Netflix as well as productions for other major platforms including Warner Bros and Disney, to name a few. Finn talks to John Kennedy about Ireland’s thriving animation sector, attracting talent and growing a major animation studio from Kilkenny.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow...2020-10-1122 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 32 - Alan SwanJohn Kennedy talks to Alan Swan, creator of Oldernotover.com, a newsletter and podcast series aimed at inspiring people in their 30s and 40s who are pondering changing career. So far, he has interviewed Jack Reacher author Lee Child and Richard E Grant, to name a few. Swan calls for a more positive attitude to ageing and career development.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.2020-09-2817 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 31 - Leonora O’BrienJohn Kennedy talks to Leonora O’Brien, founder of Irish software company PharmaPod which has developed a platform to reduce medication errors for patients. Close to raising €3.5m in funding the company has created a secure application that enables pharmacists to record and share medication-related incidents and cut down on medical mistakesVisit 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.2020-09-2431 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 29 - Daithí de BuitléirJohn Kennedy talks to Daithí de Buitléir, co-founder of Borradh, a business network of Irish speakers from all levels and sectors of the Irish business world, locally and globally, from SME owners and directors to corporates. He explains how the filter of business in the 21st century could prove pivotal in preserving and growing Ireland’s national language and identity.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.2020-09-1523 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 30 - Rónán Ó DálaighJohn Kennedy talks to Thrifty founder Rónán Ó Dálaigh who is leading the digital transformation of the charity shop sector, helping traditional charity shops sell everything from fashion to books in a dynamic and sustainable way. Like many sectors of business, the charity shop sector was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but thanks to Thriftify these businesses can now serve the public online.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.2020-09-1515 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 28 - Dean KlattWhen it comes to golf, Ireland has a rich history in the sport – producing some of the best players in the world, including Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry.But away the course, innovation plays a hugely important role within the game.On this episode of the podcast, we speak to Dean Klatt, founder of Seed Golf, a Carlow-based company producing golf balls that’s popularity is rapidly growing right across the sport. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start...2020-09-0226 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 27 - Dr Sarah Bourke, CEO of SkyTekJohn Kennedy talks with Dr Sarah Bourke, CEO of an Irish company called Skytek whose technology is used on the International Space Station, about how Irish technology is playing a role in space exploration and how her company’s technology has a myriad of further uses, including in areas like insurance and risk.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.2020-08-2318 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 26 - Tracy SweeneyJohn Kennedy talks with Tracy Sweeney, a visual artist in Mayo about the importance of fostering a creative sector in Ireland’s regions and how she has managed to cultivate a global online business selling her art.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.2020-08-2320 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 25 - Nigel O'ReillyA young Irish precision engineer one day decided to impress a girl by making her a ring. This propelled act him to becoming one of Ireland’s pre-eminent jewellery designers and goldsmiths. John Kennedy talks to Nigel O’Reilly about fostering skilled craft and artisan industries in regional Ireland and his collaborations with renowned designers and the fashion industries in Europe and New York, including making jewellery for Irish actress Saoirse Ronan.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.2020-08-0625 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 24 - Brendan Kiely of ThinScaleDespite being a beginner in the world of tech, Brendan Kiely co-founded software company ThinScale in 2013 with his brother-in-law and has successfully guided the company from day one, experiencing 20pc annual growth year-on-year. He gives John Kennedy some valuable insights on entrepreneurship, scaling companies and the future of work as remote working is here to stay.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.2020-08-0616 minThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 23 - Ruben HamilusCOVID-19 has has an impact on every employee and organisation in Ireland, with new ways of working being established over the last four months.One this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Ruben Hamilius, the co-founder and managing director of Business Games, an international corporate events agency that helps businesses realise their strategic objectives through experiential and game-based learning and training.Here we discuss Ruben's career and the importance of training employees during times of uncertainty. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you w...2020-07-2427 minThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 22 - Norman CrowleyJohn Kennedy talks to Norman Crowley, arguably Ireland’s answer to Elon Musk. As well as making his fortune from successful tech exits and a passion for driving the future of electric cars through his business Electrifi, the similarities end there. Through his global ventures Crowley Carbon and Cool Planet Crowley has a vision for a safer, greener planet and as a consummate entrepreneur has built a global business focused on reducing the carbon footprint of entire industries. He talks about his road to entrepreneurship, surviving the dot.com crash and almost selling a business for a billion dollars....2020-07-2336 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 21 - The M1 CorridorJohn Kennedy talks to Sarah Daly from Creative Spark, Breanndan Casey from The Mill and Thomas McEvoy from Louth LEO about how the M1 Corridor region holds the key to new ways of working in the new normal.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.2020-07-2020 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 20 - Dr Rich Ferrie - UCC InnovationJohn Kennedy talks to Dr Rich Ferrie, director of UCC Innovation. Rich oversees GatewayUCC which has 55 spinout and start-up companies that employ 330 people full-time, IGNITE which has worked with 100 start-ups and UCC Consulting which is just about to launch.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.2020-07-0922 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 19 - John Collins - BeyonderJohn Kennedy talks with John Collins, one of the key investors in Ireland’s indigenous tech scene who in May experienced two exits of two companies he backed – Singlepoint and Opening.io – in just two weeks. He talks about his own entrepreneurial career and his own successful exits and why he believes in backing Irish start-ups.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.2020-06-0922 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 18 - Tom Cotter - RashRMany businesses have had to pivot to stay alive. One business that has not only pivoted but that is also helping the environment is Cork-based RashR, headed by Tom Cotter, which went from making sportswear to essential face masks from plastic bottles that litter the world’s oceans.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.2020-06-0918 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 17 - Garrett Flower - ParkOfficeAs communities across the world begin to transition out of lockdown, Irish software company ParkOffice.io has adapted its software to ensure employers mitigate risks for employees who are commuting to offices. Its founder Garret Flower is a serial entrepreneur who has already established companies like Krust Bakery and ParkPNP. He tells John Kennedy all about his latest venture and his thoughts on entrepreneurship in Ireland.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.2020-06-0925 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 16 - Miriam O'Connor - Lean on MeAs the Covid-19 crisis hit businesses all over the country a group of local professionals in Limerick felt they had to do something to protect the independent businesses they loved. Lean on Me, which allows the public to buy vouchers to boost the cashflow of local firms whose doors are closed but whose costs are mounting. John Kennedy talks to local Limerick solicitor Miriam O’Connor about the initiative and how it is gradually going nationwide having spilt over into Clare and Galway.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ir...2020-06-0914 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 15 - Devan Hughes - BuymieJohn Kennedy talks to Devan Hughes, the serial entrepreneur who never gave up. After four failed start-ups Devan Hughes created Buymie which became one of the moments of light in the Covid-19 saga as it raised €2.2m and generated 200 jobs to facilitate online grocery shopping in Ireland and the UK.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.2020-06-0929 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 14: Feargral O'Neill - Gamma Business IntelligenceCovid-19 could change how we do business forever, ushering in new trends in retail and health and safety when it comes to social distancing and contact tracing. John Kennedy talks to Feargal O’Neill, CEO of Gamma Location Intelligence about how location data is going to be a game-changer for business.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.2020-05-1011 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 13: GrandPad - Edwina Dunne and Geoff RochfordUS tech firm GrandPad is a provider of tablet devices for older people and has chosen Gorey in Wexford for its European HQ. It has an interesting business model considering the majority of its staff work remotely. John Kennedy talks to Edwina Dunne and Geoff Rochford from GrandPad about isolation during Covid-19 and how to effectively run a remote workforce.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.2020-05-1025 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 12 - Frank Conway - MoneywhizzOver the next 10 years hundreds, if not thousands, of ‘baby boomer’ business owners will be looking to retire in Ireland and pass the reins of the business on to the next generation. How well-prepared are their succession plans? John Kennedy talks to Financial Wellbeing expert Frank Conway from Moneywhizz about preparing for succession.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.2020-05-1013 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 11: Conor Lyden of TrustapOnline scamming has become a major issue for people buying online all over the world, be it a car, concert tickets or work equipment. Stephen Larkin spoke to Conor Lyden who is the founder of Trustap – a secure transaction platform that protects people from being scammed when buying or selling to someone they don’t know.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.2020-05-1022 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 10: Ciara Close - Comfort4CovidThis is the story of Comfort4Covid, a crowdfunding campaign that has raised thousands of euros to put tablet computers in the hands of hospital and nursing home patients who cannot see their loved ones because of the Covid-19 outbreak. One of the organisers, Ciara Close, tells John Kennedy how the campaign sparked the imagination of the public and businesses and the goal is to get 1,000 tablets into the hands of patients keen to stay in touch with loved ones.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you...2020-05-1013 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 9: Niamh Costello - Galway Technology CentreNiamh Costello from Galway Technology Centre tells John Kennedy about how the social enterprise has made a real difference and how the new AcademyWest will help scale the West’s innovation-led firms.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.2020-03-0208 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 8: Ray O'Driscoll - Shannon GroupShannon Group chief operating officer Ray O’Driscoll talks to ThinkBusiness about how the group plans to invest €150m over the next five years to help the Mid-West region and its industries take off into the 21st century.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.2020-03-0206 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 7: Mark Smith, Sawmills Printworks in KellsNational Enterprise Town Awards 2018 Rising Star Award-winning Mark Smith from the Sawmills Printworks in Kells tells ThinkBusiness about joining the dots between 1,400 years ago when the Book of Kells was created and reviving recent centuries' proud traditions of printing for future generations.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.2020-03-0211 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 6: John Cormican - Jaguar LandroverLed by John Cormican, the talented workforce at Jaguar Land Rover in Shannon is driving the future of cars and the world of transport as we know it. He talks to John Kennedy about the software-driven future of cars and how Ireland can steer this vision.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.2020-03-0209 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 5: Elaine Murphy and Paul Conneally - Live TilesLive Tiles is setting itself up for success in Sligo and what better way to make an impact than to bring a global UN conference focused on AI for Good to boost the local economy. John Kennedy talks to Elaine Murphy and Paul Conneally about the company’s vision for Sligo, how AI can be used for good and the role Yeats and lake isles will play in the global event. 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.2020-03-0210 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 4: Nikolai Ladanyi and Paul O'KellyJohn Kennedy talks to scale up coach and author Nikolai Ladanyi from scale up Academy Europe and Paul O’Kelly from Scale Up Ireland about why we are great at starting businesses in Ireland but we need to get better at scaling businesses.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.2020-02-0307 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 3: National Enterprise Town Award Winners 2019ThinkBusiness attends the National Enterprise Town Awards and talks to Marian Acremon and Deidre Shine from the overall winning town Kilkenny as well as Ann Conlon, John Mulroy and Bernard Hughes from Rising Star award committee for Castlebar.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.2020-02-0306 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 2: John BeckettJohn Kennedy interviews John Beckett about his views on entrepreneurship, building the original Ryanair website while in school and his new plan to take 250 tonnes of carbon out of the atmosphere by bringing native tree species back to Ireland.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.2019-12-0318 min
ThinkBusiness.ieEpisode 1: Roseanne LongmoreJohn Kennedy interviews Rosanne Longmore, CEO of the Irish medtech start-up Coroflo, which plans to launch its groundbr-eaking breastfeeding device in late 2020. Coroflow recently raised €1m in funding as well as a €2.2m accelerator grant from the European Commission under its Horizon 2020 programme, bringing total investment in Coroflow to €4m.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.2019-12-0117 min