Beste ThinkBusiness podcaster (2024)

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Episode 233 - Jake Moore, ESET 28:31

6d ago28:31

28:31

A ransomware epidemic threatens to engulf Irish SMEs. Not only that but the rise of AI and deepfakes means businesses can be fooled into costly fraud and phishing attacks. Speaking ahead of the IRISSCON 2024 conference on the 6th of November, Jake Moore, one of Europe’s leading data security experts warns that Irish businesses are vulnerable and ne…

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Episode 232 - Meet The Food Businesses At Blas Na HEireann 2024 31:55

10d ago31:55

31:55

We talk to Bank of Ireland’s head of Food Sector Lucy Ryan as well as a range of artisan food and drinks businesses at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…

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Episode 231 - Martin Donovan, Killadoon Milk 6:58

13d ago6:58

6:58

In this episode we speak to Martin Donovan from Killadoon Milk in Kildare which won ‘Best Start Up’, a prize also sponsored by Bank of Ireland as well as a variety of accolades including Gold for Whole Milk, Best in Kildare and Best in Leinster. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to …

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Episode 230 - Anne Ravanona, Global Invest Her 33:40

17d ago33:40

33:40

Irishwoman Anne Ravanona is a recognised global advocate and voice for access to funding for women entrepreneurs and women’s economic empowerment. Rather than moving forward, she warns that women entrepreneurs are losing hard-earned ground. The answer she urges is fundamental change in financial policy and the need for more women investors. Visit w…

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Episode 229 - Business In The Community Decarbonisation Pilot 20:20

18d ago20:20

20:20

Recently 22 Irish SMEs graduated from a decarbonisation pilot, which was a collaboration between Business in the Community Ireland, Bank of Ireland, the Musgrave Group and SSE Airtricity. We talk to some of the SMEs who graduated from the programme about what they learned and how they will go about decarbonising their businesses. Visit www.thinkbus…

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Episode 228 - Yvonne Brewer, Auticon Ireland 24:34

19d ago24:34

24:34

Creating a neuroinclusive working environment isn’t just good for the individual, it’s good for everyone. We talk to Yvonne Brewer from Auticon about the organisation’s unique business model of delivering complex IT projects by harnessing the exceptional talents and skills that neurodivergent people have to offer. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for mor…

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Episode 227 - Start-Ups At The Ploughing 2024 55:03

24d ago55:03

55:03

We talk to a variety of agri start-ups and early-stage food business that we met at the 2024 Ploughing Championships, from the latest tech to amazing flavours. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.…

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Episode 226 - Artie Clifford, founder, Blas na hEireann 15:04

25d ago15:04

15:04

At the 2024 Blas na hEireann Awards in Dingle we spoke with its founder Artie Clifford who talked about how the awards came into being and how his own experiences as a businessperson informed the need for not only a celebration of Irish food but for how food producers can help each other grow their businesses. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more ne…

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Episode 225 - Derek Reilly, NEVO 23:04

28d ago23:04

23:04

Hosted at the RDS Simmonscourt on Sunday 10 November, the Nevo EV Show is poised to be Ireland’s largest-ever motor show – a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of mobility. We talk to Nevo’s Derek Reilly, the host of Ireland’s leading Electric Vehicle YouTube channel and Partnerships Director of Nevo, about what’s happening when it com…

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Episode 224 - Barry Guiney, Head Of The Scale Up Collective At Odgers Berndtson Ireland 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

We talk to Barry Guiney, head of the Scale Up Collective at executive search firm Odgers Berndtson Ireland about the prevailing trends in tech recruitment. Is the sector in slowdown or is it heating up? Barry has more than 20 years of senior executive experience in the technology sector and has his finger on the pulse of new hiring trends such as t…

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Episode 223 - Auto-Enrolment, Part 3 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

Mark O’Connor and Bobby McDonnell from Bank of Ireland Corporate Pensions outline the pros and cons of auto-enrolment for employers and employees and what every business owner needs to 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.…

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Episode 222 - Lucy Ryan, Head Of Food & Beverage Sector, Bank Of Ireland 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

We talk to Lucy Ryan, head of Food & Beverage Sector at Bank of Ireland about the upcoming Blas na Eireann Irish food awards, now in their 17th year. She talks about how quality Irish food ingredients are having their moment and how we can make Irish food more sustainable to serve future generations. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and sup…

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Episode 221 - Eoin Lowry, Head Of Agriculture, Bank Of Ireland 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

With the 2024 Ploughing Championships about to welcome more than 300,000 people and 1,700 exhibitors, Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture Sector Eoin Lowry talks about the history of this iconic event and how it is at the crossroads of the sustainable future of farming. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs …

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Episode 220 - Caitriona Considine, Moher Cottage 23:59

2M ago23:59

23:59

Caitriona Considine swapped the corporate world to transform an old cowshed near the cliffs of Moher into a thriving gift and coffee shop with the mission for Moher Cottage to be the best little shop in Ireland. The former engineer talks about swapping the long commutes for entrepreneurship and running a business sustainably on one of Ireland’s bus…

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Episode 219 - James Louttit, Author, Leading Impactful Teams 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

The 2023 Project Management Professional of the Year James Louttit has recently published a book about how to lead impactful teams. James talks about his journey to overcome burnout and explains how even well-prepared, hard-working intelligent people can feel the strain of project management. He has authored a new book that provides tips and techni…

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Episode 218 - John Clancy, Galvia.ai 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

We talk to John Clancy, the founder and CEO of Galvia, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform that draws actionable insights from enterprise data. Since 2017 Galvia (formerly known as Chatspace) has been working with some of the World’s largest companies including Nestlé, Medtronic and Atos. As a serial entrepreneur John is continually identi…

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Episode 217 - Stephen Costello, Spectrum.Life 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

With more than 7.2m lives looked after, Irish business Spectrum.Life is one of Europe’s fastest growing digital health providers and is targeting revenues of €100m by 2028. We talk to CEO Stephen Costello about the company’s growth plans and opportunities in the global healthcare market. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for sta…

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Episode 216 - Shane Twomey, Phoenix HR 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Change isn’t easy for anyone, but in business it is even harder. Shane Twomey from Phoenix HR has built a business around helping organisations go through the business of change and transformation. He talks about how businesses can get their people and teams aligned around new ways of working. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports f…

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Episode 215 - Laura Dillon, Waterland 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Laura Dillon, selected in May as The Irish Times Business Person of the Month in association with Bank of Ireland, recently made its fifth biggest investment in Ireland with the acquisition of a stake in Bellew Electrical. The private equity player has now partnered with more than 20 Irish businesses in the last three years, adding 1,000 roles to t…

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Episode 214 - Hrvoje Smolic And Vinnie Lynch, The Founders Of Graphite-Note 27:11

3M ago27:11

27:11

Hrvoje Smolic and Vinnie Lynch, the founders of Kerry-based tech firm Graphite-Note talk about the chemistry that made them realise they could build a global AI-based business from regional 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.…

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Episode 213 - Alan Coughlan, Founder And CEO Of Lansil Global 27:46

3M ago27:46

27:46

Cork native Alan Coughlan’s Lansil Global is creating 30 jobs in the US after opening a new warehouse in Pennsylvania. Now based in Dubai, he talks about how he want from teaching English in China to establishing his global logistics business. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to st…

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Episode 212 - Colin Byrne, TOTEM 18:13

3M ago18:13

18:13

Waterford-headquartered branding agency TOTEM recently achieved international acclaim and is set to double the size of its team. Founder Colin Byrne talks about the business of branding and creating a scaling, internationally-focused business. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to st…

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Episode 211 - Andrew Casey, Co - Founder Of Headcase 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

Since the age of 11, Andrew Casey and Olaf O’Moore have been in rock bands and in business, running ventures that include EcoCabs, bike brand FunkedUp and ad and marketing agency Headcase. Casey talks about how creativity and friendship hold the key to their bond. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Irela…

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Episode 210 - Tony Dunne And Tania Sheik From Bank Of Ireland's NYC Hub 20:23

4M ago20:23

20:23

Bank of Ireland’s NYC Hub has become a vital destination for Irish businesses targeting North America as well as a vital social networking venue for the Irish business community in New York. We talk to US country manager Tony Dunne and the NYC Hub’s coordinator Tania Sheik about the Bank’s 50-year history in the United States and what the future ho…

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Episode 209 - Preparing for Auto-Enrolment in Ireland (Episode 2) 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

In part 2 of our series on auto-enrolment, as mandatory auto-enrolment for pensions looms closer to becoming a reality in Ireland, Mark O’Connor and Bobby McDonnell from Bank of Ireland discuss what employers need to do to make pensions more attractive for their staff. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in …

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Episode 208 - Paul Swift, Head Of Tech, Media And Telecoms, Bank Of Ireland. 26:52

5M ago26:52

26:52

The journey to sustainability is not easy. And with new technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to robotics emerging all the time, how do business owners choose the right technologies to help them on their green journey. We talk to Paul Swift, head of Technology, Media and Telecoms at Bank of Ireland about how to avoid being overwhelmed. …

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Episode 207 - Lucy Ryan, Head Of Food & Drinks Sector, Bank Of Ireland 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

Irish food producers are rightly optimistic about their future prospects and are investing in their future as the shopping public focus on quality and sustainable produce. Lucy Ryan, head of Food & Drink at Bank of Ireland, talks about the results of the latest Love Irish Food survey. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-…

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Episode 206 - Colette Shirley, Bank of Ireland 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

By 2030 Bank of Ireland aims to reach €30bn in sustainable finance lending. The key to this is a sustainable finance framework. We talk to Colette Shirley, director of Sustainability at Bank of Ireland about the Bank’s sustainability strategy and what this means for the future of banking. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for st…

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Episode 205 - Auto-enrolment for Employers (Episode 1) 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

As every employer in Ireland ought to know, auto-enrolment is coming. We talk to Mark O’Connor, Head of Corporate Pensions and Bobbie McDonnell, Corporate Pensions and Risk Manager, at Bank of Ireland, about what employers need to do to prepare for when auto-enrolment comes into force. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start…

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

6M ago29:14

29:14

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

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

6M ago25:24

25:24

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

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

6M ago30:31

30:31

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

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

6M ago33:07

33:07

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

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

6M ago27:45

27:45

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

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Episode 199 - Supporting Farmers Through Poor Weather 12:51

7M ago12:51

12:51

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

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

8M ago29:14

29:14

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

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

8M ago19:42

19:42

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

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Episode 196 - Animation Dingle Preview 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

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

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

8M ago36:14

36:14

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

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Episode 194 - Jack Murray, Mediahq 26:26

8M ago26:26

26:26

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

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

8M ago24:39

24:39

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

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

9M ago17:09

17:09

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

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Episode 191 - Conor McGarry, Rentdodo 25:45

9M ago25:45

25:45

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

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Episode 190 - Lawrence Vesey, Sia Partners 28:55

9M ago28:55

28:55

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

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Episode 189 - The Electric Vehicle Show 2024 30:35

9M ago30:35

30:35

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

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Episode 188 - Ashley Shak, Dogpatch Labs 19:44

9M ago19:44

19:44

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

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Episode 187 - Karl Flannery, Storm Technology 28:17

9M ago28:17

28:17

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

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

9M ago14:53

14:53

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

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Episode 185 - Evelyn Moynihan, Kilkenny Group 19:24

1y ago19:24

19:24

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

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Episode 184 - Matteo Penzo, Zick Learn 26:12

1y ago26:12

26:12

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

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