Best ThinkBusiness Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 302 - Niamh Collins, Guinness Enterprise Centre 34:03

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Today we talk with Niamh Collins, centre director of the Guinness Enterprise Centre in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties. Ranked as the Number 2 Private Business Incubator in the World, she talks about how in 25 years the Centre has supported more than 1,500 start-ups. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ir…

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Episode 301 - Thomas Arnold, Fearless Media 30:04

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Today we talk with Thomas Arnold, founder of Fearless Media and co-founder of Ireland’s original TikTok house. Listed as one of Ireland’s 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs, he talks about how he plans to help ordinary people become part of the influencer economy. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If yo…

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Episode 300 - BITCI All-Island Climate Action Programme graduation 17:34

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Today we're exploring a remarkable success story - 40 SME business have just completed Business in the Community Ireland’s All-Ireland Climate Action Programme, doubling the participation from last year. The programme, delivered in partnership with Business in the Community Northern Ireland, brought together these SMEs with support from major corpo…

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Episode 299 - How AI will inform the digital future of healthcare 25:42

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We explore the innovations shaping the future of healthcare where we’re joined by Simon Wallace, Chief Medical Information Officer for Microsoft UK and Ireland, to discuss Dragon Copilot, a groundbreaking technology that’s redefining clinical workflows. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you …

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Episode 298 - Tomas Sercovich, CEO, Business in the Community Ireland 30:55

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Business in the Community Ireland has been instrumental in moving sustainability from the margins to the mainstream in Irish business. Tomas Sercovich, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland, talks about why climate change and inequality remain urgent challenges. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Irel…

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Episode 297 - Stephen Cluskey – The Irish entrepreneur who refused to let a disability hold him back 33:58

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At just 18 years of age, Stephen Cluskey suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralysed from the neck down. Today he is an accessibility advocate and an entrepreneur whose business Mobility Mojo is working with more than 100 businesses worldwide to make workplaces better for people with disabilities. He talks about his personal journey and h…

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Episode 296 - Phil Barnes – Mapping the Future of Fleet Management 12:44

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We spoke with Phil Barnes from Geotab at the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show about the emergence of green electric vehicle fleets in Ireland, how businesses can get the most out of their investment in electric vehicles and how AI is transforming telematics. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you w…

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Episode 295 - Derek Kavanagh of Bank of Ireland at Nevo 2025 4:35

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We recently attended the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show where we spoke to Bank of Ireland head of Motor Finance Derek Kavanagh about new vehicle ownership trends driving the Irish market. 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 294 - Meet the Buyer, Belfast 2025 33:18

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ThinkBusiness witnessed the brilliant Meet the Buyer event in Belfast, connecting SMEs with large supply chains. The event, organised by Northern Ireland Chamber and supported by Bank of Ireland saw SMEs attend more than 230 one-to-one meetings with large government and corporate buyers. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for sta…

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Episode 293 - Geoff Allen, founder and CEO, Mersus Technologies 35:02

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Geoff Allen from Athlone-based Mersus Technologies discusses how his business is delivering on VR-based training for businesses and outlines how Ireland can take a lead in the development of this 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, ThinkBusine…

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Episode 292 - Emmet O'Neill, CEO, StoryToys 28:15

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Emmet O’Neill from StoryToys talks about how the Dublin-headquartered company landed a lucrative deal to bring the popular Bluey animation series to life through a deal with LEGO and BBC Studios. He explains how StoryToys is on a mission to inspire childrens’ curiosity and animation through digital learning. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news…

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Episode 291 - Marie O'Connor, COO, Sogeti Ireland 34:29

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We talk to Marie O’Connor, chief operating officer of Sogeti in Ireland, about her forecasts for GenAI over the next few years and how firms can scale using the 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.…

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Episode 290 - Peter McCarthy, CEO, Speed Fibre Group 30:44

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On the heels of acquiring BT Communications Ireland, the CEO of Speed Fibre Group Peter McCarthy overseas a network of more than 10,000 km of fibre connecting 94 towns across Ireland. He is on a mission to future-proof Ireland’s growing digital economy. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you …

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Episode 289 - Dee Coakley, Boundless 29:51

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Dee Coakley, CEO of Irish start-up Boundless, questions whether current AI tools are making hiring better or just replicating existing biases. She talks about why jobseekers need to be cautious with AI-generated applications and how we can leverage AI to enhance human judgement in recruitment. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports f…

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Episode 288 - Blas na hEireann 2025 28:36

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In a special ThinkBusiness Podcast recording at the Backyard at Blas in Dingle, supported by Bank of Ireland, three artisan food producers reveal how quality, tradition and sustainability are driving growth in the Irish food sector. Eugene McKenna of Silver Hill Duck, Felix Oster of Mór Taste and Owen Mullins of Zanna Cookhouse represent different …

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Episode 287 - Kieran McCorry, Microsoft Ireland 26:29

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Irish workers are increasingly viewing AI as a gateway to career advancement. We talk to Microsoft Ireland’s national technology director Kieran McCorry about how rather than threatening careers, AI can actually be a career catalyst and stave off burnout. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If yo…

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Episode 286 - John Delves, UCD Professional Academy 28:30

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We talk to John Delves, CEO of the UCD Professional Academy about the changing pace of the professional education landscape and how continuous skills development holds the key to bridging the skills gap and unlocking career longevity. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and g…

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Episode 285 - Walter Walsh, SocialTies 24:32

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We talk to three-time All-Ireland winner Walter Walsh about his new digital platform SocialTies, which is designed to help community groups and grassroots organisations manage their communications and operations in one unified space. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and gr…

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Episode 284 - Brian Lee, founder and CEO of TRYKA 19:04

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TRYKA, founded by Brian Lee – the entrepreneur behind healthy fast-food chain Freshly Chopped – positions itself as a community-first alternative to global events like Hyrox, with multiple race formats designed for all fitness levels from beginners to elite athletes. On the eve of the launch of the race league, we talk to Lee about his entrepreneur…

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Episode 283 - Marie Donnellan, CEO, Platform94 30:21

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We talk to Marie Donnellan, the CEO of Platform94 about her pioneering fractional C-suite initiative that brings world class C-suite capabilities in areas like finance and HR to scaling businesses across the west of Ireland. She believes the opportunity to create a community of strong, scaling businesses across the west has never been greater. Visi…

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Episode 282 - Fidelma McGuirk, CEO, Payslip 26:50

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We talk to Fidelma McGuirk, the CEO and founder of Payslip, a global fintech player that is empowering payroll professionals all over the world through its software-as-a-service platform. She talks about establishing a business in the west of Ireland and scaling it globally. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SM…

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Episode 281 - Galway start-up SymPhysis to bring its cancer device global 23:40

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As Galway medtech SymPhysis Medical prepares for US regulatory clearance for its device for cancer patients, we talk with founders Michelle Tierney and Tim Jones about their ambition to spearhead a transformation in the care, and quality of care, of patients. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. I…

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Episode 280 - Nevo 2025 drives Ireland toward an electric future 21:01

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As the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show returns to the RDS this November with its most ambitious programme yet, we catch up with Derek Reilly from Nevo and Derek Kavanagh from Bank of Ireland. Running across two days, Friday 7th November for businesses and Saturday 8th November for the general public, it will be Ireland’s largest ever event dedicated to …

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Episode 279 - Getting to Grips with AI in your Business 22:23

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Ahead of a Bank of Ireland AI workshop for business owners, we speak with Mark Kelly from AI Ireland and the Bank’s head of Technology, Media & Telecoms Paul Swift about how firms should be approaching the use of AI in their business. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and g…

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Episode 278 - Meet Belfast's hottest start-ups in 2025 37:06

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We meet some of Belfast's emerging young innovative start-up businesses at Catalyst where they are addressing a myriad of problems with breakthrough ideas and solutions. 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 277 - Bank of Ireland's Agri advisers at The Ploughing 2025 25:52

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We speak with Bank of Ireland's various Agri Development Managers at the Ploughing Championships 2025 to discover the challenges and opportunities facing Ireland's farmers in a time of climate change and geopolitics, how farmers are faring and how they are making the green transition. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-…

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Episode 276 - Alan Dunne, Archive Capital 21:24

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Experienced investment manager Alan Dunne of Archive Capital explains why family offices are growing in prominence in Ireland as a means for successful businesspeople to manage their legacy and make an impact for decades to come. So what are family offices? How do they work? And why are they suddenly stepping into the limelight? Visit www.thinkbusi…

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Episode 275 - Sinead Quinn, IP Telecom 22:53

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There is a lot of change happening in the Irish telecoms business and Sinead Quinn, a board member of Irish business IP Telecom is at the heart of it. She talks to the ThinkBusiness Podcast about the technological shifts that will change telecoms and why the industry needs more strong female leadership. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and …

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Episode 274 - Liam Dunne, CEO, Klearcom 26:21

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We speak to EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Liam Dunne about the Waterford business’s remarkable growth. With revenues set to rise 80% in 2025 driven by the AI revolution, the business is active across 100 markets and counts Fortune 500 giants as customers. Dunne talks about his late arrival to entrepreneurship, proving you can start a busines…

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Episode 273 - Eoin Lowry from Bank of Ireland and Stephen Coen from Senus on Ploughing 2025 16:07

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Ahead of the 2025 National Ploughing Championship, Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture Sector Eoin Lowry talks about the changing landscape of farming in Ireland. We are also joined by Stephen Coen from Senus, an Irish start-up, that is making environmental health reviews available to Irish farmers. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and su…

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Episode 272 - Gary Lavin, founder, Vit Hit 26:20

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We talk to EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist VIT HIT founder Gary Lavin about how his vitamin drink brand overcame a myriad of obstacles to becoming a growing and recognisable brand locally and globally. From an insolvency in 2007 to this year being on track to sell 45m bottles of VIT HIT in 18 markets, Lavin talks candidly about staying true to…

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Episode 271 - Larissa Feeney, Kinore 25:30

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Accomplished Irish entrepreneur Larissa Feeney talks about building a nationwide business from Donegal and how her business Kinore is building a remote business that’s high-performing, secure and built for the long-term. She says Kinore is taking remote working to the next level by combining strategic foresight with proactive technology management.…

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Episode 270 - Karl Fitzpatrick, CEO, Chevron College 32:03

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EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 finalist Karl Fitzpatrick didn't get the Leaving Cert results he wanted. But he didn't let the exam results define his life. Today, the owner of Chevron College leads a business that is on track to record €20m revenues and €3m in profit this year and that employs 150 staff and educates 15,000 students. He demonstrat…

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Episode 269 - Clara Mulligan, CEO and co-founder, HomeBot 22:55

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We talk to HomeBot founder and CEO Clara Mulligan about the genesis of her business which makes and sells robot lawnmowers, vacuum and floor cleaners as well as robots that wash windows. She talks about the future of automation and how she and her husband were inspired to become a leading player in the smart robotics space in Ireland. Visit www.thi…

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Episode 268 - Eamonn Hughes on the greening of Bank of Ireland 34:43

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Bank of Ireland’s chief sustainability and investor relations officer Eamonn Hughes talks about how the Bank embraced sustainability at the heart of its strategy and at all levels of the business. The Bank has surpassed €15bn in green lending and is targeting €30bn by 2030. Hughes says the ambition is to go even further. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie …

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Episode 267 - Oisin Hanrahan, CEO and co-founder of Keychain 26:52

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We speak with Oisin Hanrahan, the Irish CEO and co-founder of B2B manufacturing platform Keychain, about how he is enabling the future of brand development across the US using AI. Hanrahan is best known for his successful platform Handy.com, which raised almost $100m before being sold to Nasdaq-listed Angi. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news …

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Episode 266 - Sonia Harris Pope, Harris PR 25:48

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Sonia Harris Pope, owner of Harris PR, talks about the Harris PR Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Bursary, which she developed in partnership with The Open Door Initiative and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. The aim of the initiative is to create a pathway for people from under-represented groups in society to train in public relations …

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Episode 265 - Declan O'Reilly, Empathy Research 27:26

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Declan O’Reilly from Empathy Research has built a human insights business that has grown exponentially by working with leading household name brands to transform consumer understanding into smarter strategy. He talks about the shifting sands of consumer attitudes in the digital world and his plans for the growth of the business. Visit www.thinkbusi…

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Episode 264 - Andrea Dermody, DEI Consultant and Business Lecturer 25:12

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Andrea Dermody, DCU lecturer, consultant and former head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at State Street, talks about her work in shaping the next generation of inclusive business leaders. A prominent voice in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion, she discusses the global impact and challenges in this area. While at State Street she spea…

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Episode 263 - Colette Shirley, Director of Sustainability, Bank of Ireland 17:47

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Bank of Ireland recently launched its new Sustainable Business Coach online platform, a free digital tool designed to help SMEs identify their ESG priorities. Along with Green Business loans, this is one of a plethora of sustainability resources emerging from the Bank. Colette Shirley, director of Sustainability at Bank of Ireland talks about the d…

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Episode 262 - Caitriona McGettigan on the rise of Luxury Exchange 25:16

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What began as a side-hustle for Caitriona McGettigan eventually became a passion project and now a fully-fledged business called Luxury Exchange. We talk to McGettigan about how Luxury Exchange, a curated collection of pre-loved designer handbags, clothing, and accessories, is hurtling towards a €4m turnover this year. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie fo…

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Episode 261 - Why businesses are sticking with diversity 36:07

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Despite external pressures, companies in Ireland remain committed to workplace diversity but key challenges persist, according to the recent Business in the Community Ireland Elevate Pledge Report. We speak with Richa Tyagi, Senior Sustainability Adviser at Business in the Community, and Adrienne Daly, Head of Social Impact at Deloitte, about why b…

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Episode 260 - John Kane, Veolia 26:18

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John Kane, head of energy engineering at Veolia Ireland, talks about his Veolia’s pioneering work in enabling Ireland’s green transition and how the country could achieve its carbon reduction goals. 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 259 - Adam Dorr, RethinkX 37:14

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We speak to Adam Dorr, director of Research at the US thinktank RethinkX about what the future beyond AI holds for our communities, our businesses and our livelihoods. Dorr will be a headline speaker at the upcoming Dargan Forum in Dun Laoghaire in July. He has gained global recognition for his ground-breaking work exploring how innovations in ener…

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Episode 258 - Andy Culligan, Purple Path 30:34

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Andy Culligan, an Irishman based in Austria is building a global online marketing business. Recently named Marketer of the Year at the 2025 Tekpon Awards, Culligan is CEO and co-founder of Purple Path, an outsourced marketing business, which recorded half a million euros in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, alone. The business is bootstrapped b…

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Episode 257 - Stephen Wynne-Jones, SustainabilityOnline.net 28:49

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We talk to Stephen Wynne-Jones, an editorial entrepreneur building a new platform called SustainabilityOnline.net that focuses on sustainability from a practicality perspective. Wynne-Jones explains that while saving the planet is obviously a non-negotiable, he firmly believes that for sustainability to truly gain traction, the financial opportunit…

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Episode 255 - Anthony Gallagher of Petstop 28:27

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We talk to Anthony Gallagher of Petstop who celebrated 30 years in business year who opened his 14th retail outlet in Rathmines. He talks about how he started the business originally to sell it but instead grew a scaling firm that is also a force in the world of e-commerce. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SME…

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Episode 256 - Barry and Fergal Doyle, The Arboretum 27:41

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We talk to brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle about how the lifestyle and gardening business that was started by their mother in Carlow in the 1970s has grown to become a €14m a year business. They talk about sustainability and how the business has sold half a million plants this year with 85% of their suppliers being Irish. Not only that they discuss…

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Episode 254 - Crystel Robbins Rynne, HRLocker on the digital future of HR 29:12

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We talk to HRLocker’s Crystel Robbins Rynne about the prevailing trends in HR and how the Clare-born tech business is helping SMEs and corporate firms navigate the digital future. 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 253 - Kevin McPartlan, Fuels for Ireland 27:44

8M ago27:44

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We talk to Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, about how the fuel sector is actually the lynchpin of Ireland’s transition to green energy, arguing in favour of new fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil and low-carbon liquid fuels. The sector employs more than 66,000 people and supplies more than half of Ireland’s current energy consumption. …