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Episodes
350 episodes
Episode 350 - Getting ideas off the ground with AI
Welcome to the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast, powered by Bank of Ireland. As AI rapidly moves from buzzword to business tool, many SMEs are still asking the same question: where do you start, and how do you turn AI into something that delivers r...
Episode 349 - Paul Turley, general manager, ServiceNow Ireland
Today we’re tackling a problem that every consumer and every business leader can relate to: why is customer service still so frustrating in an age of AI, automation and digital transformation?Despite years of investment in technology, ne...
Episode 348 - Martina Calvey, co-founder, Hello Good Life
By 2030, more than one in three people in Ireland will be over the age of 50, while the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to exceed one million. As Ireland's population ages, the need for stronger community connections, health suppo...
Episode 347 - Neil Bowden, Europe AI lead, Dell
Artificial intelligence promises to transform how businesses operate, but with so much hype surrounding the technology, many organisations are still asking a simple question: where does AI genuinely deliver value?In this episode, we spea...
Episode 346 - Richard Meehan, CEO of Velico
Today, we’re joined by Richard Meehan, CEO of Velico, the Boston-founded medtech company that has established its international headquarters in Ireland and is developing a groundbreaking dry plasma manufacturing system that could transform emer...
Episode 345 - The Address Collective reserves strong foundations for future growth
Welcome to the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast. Today we’re diving into the story behind one of Ireland’s most dynamic hospitality brands –The Address Collective.Founded during the pandemic and rapidly scaled across Ireland and into the UK,...
Episode 344 - Google's Karen Stolberg on empowering Irish SMEs through AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept – it’s rapidly becoming the operating system of modern business. From global tech giants to family-run farms in North Dublin, the ability to harness AI is quickly defining who scales, who co...
Episode 343 - Lydia Foott and Kevin Gallagher from Qashio
Hello and welcome to the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast powered by Bank of Ireland. Today we’re exploring fintech innovation and international expansion. We’re joined by Lydia Foott, an Irish entrepreneur who co-founded Qashio in Duba...
Episode 342 - Andrew Melchior, CTO, Massive Attack
The music industry has always been shaped by technology — but today, the pace and scale of change is unlike anything we’ve seen before.From the early days of mobile music to the rise of streaming, and now the disruptive force of artifici...
Episode 341 - Teddy Murphy, founder and CEO, Miagen
Today, we’re exploring one of Ireland’s quieter global success stories—where finance, technology, and aviation intersect.I’m joined by Teddy Murphy, founder and CEO of Miagen, a Dublin-based company whose financial planning platform is u...
Episode 340 - Bank of Ireland launches its first EV marketplace
Ireland’s transition to electric vehicles is gathering pace, but for many drivers, thejourney from curiosity to commitment has often felt complicated. Understanding costs, comparing models, and figuring out finance can still be barriers to ...
Episode 339 - Calypso AI CEO Donnchadh Casey and David Blendis, strategy director, Rowdy
When Irish tech firm CalypsoAI was acquired by global security giant F5 for $180 million, the spotlight landed on its AI security technology – but there’s a deeper story behind the deal.In fast-moving categories like AI, it’s not just wh...
Episode 338 - Paul Kearns, CFO, Kefron
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the evolving world of finance operations and the growing strategic importance of Accounts Payable in the Office of the CFO.I’m joined by Paul Kearns, CEO of Irish software company Kefron, which has ...
Episode 337 - The Story Behind Oishi Sushi
In this episode of the ThinkBusiness Podcast, Oishi founder Ciara Troy shares the real story behind building one of Ireland’s best known food businesses, from early mistakes and near burnout to scaling sustainably. Joined by Lucy Ryan, Head of ...
Episode 336 - All Island Bioeconomy Summit 2026
Today, we’re exploring the growing momentum behind Ireland’s bioeconomy – a space where agriculture, energy, and sustainability intersect to create new opportunities.From biomethane and renewable fuels to circular farming systems and new...
Episode 335 - Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer, Microsoft
Ireland is fast becoming one of the most AI-enabled economies in the world — with over 90% of organisations already using or planning to use artificial intelligence. But beneath that headline success story, a more complex picture is emerging.
Episode 334 - Alan Dunne, Archive Capital
We are joined by Alan Dunne, founder of Archive Capital, for a wide-ranging conversation on how investors are navigating an increasingly uncertain world.From shifting market dynamics to structural challenges in Ireland, we explore what’s...
Episode 333 - Jeanne McDonagh, CEO, Open Doors Initiative
Ireland is at near full employment—but beneath that headline success lies a stark contradiction. Around one in five people in Ireland lives with a disability, yet fewer than half of those of working age are in employment, creating one of the wi...
Episode 332 - Alvina Antar, chief digital officer, F5
Today I’m joined by someone who sits right at the centre of the future of work technology and business transformation.Alvina Antar is the Chief Digital Officer at F5 – and notably, the first to hold that role in the company’s history. At...
Episode 331 - Dee Lyons, founder, Acuru
Everyone’s talking about AI replacing jobs. Very few are asking what happens next, especially for the people just starting their careers. Dee Lyons is one of those few. She’s the Founder and CEO of Acuru, an AI-powered capability platform worki...
Episode 330 - Instech's Gary Leydon on positioning Ireland as a global innovator for insuretech and fintech
Ireland has built a reputation as a global hub for financial services – but building world‑class fintech and insurtech companies from a small island still comes with very real challenges.From attracting talent and scaling internationally...
Episode 329 - Fergal Doyle, Chief Commercial Officer of The Arboretum
We are joined by Fergal Doyle, Chief Commercial Officer of The Arboretum, one of Ireland’s most distinctive retail and hospitality brands.Arboretum has built a business that goes far beyond the traditional garden centre — blending retail...
Episode 328 - The EU Pay Directive is coming and SMEs are not ready for it
In just weeks, the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive comes into force — and for most Irish SMEs, it’s landing faster than they’re ready for.Only a tiny fraction of businesses believe they’re prepared. Many can’t evidence how pay decisions...
Episode 327 - Ian Dodson, CEO, AICertified
New research from the ESRI and Ireland's Department of Finance warns that AI could displace close to 200,000 Irish jobs – nearly 7% of the workforce – in the short to medium term. But according to Ian Dodson, the answer isn't panic; it's upskil...
Episode 326 - Neil Sands, founder and CEO, Clír Water
Neil Sands – From Whiskey to Water: Building Brands That Last Neil Sands has done it all – founded a whiskey brand now sold in 30+ countries, spent a decade advising Silicon Valley giants as well as organisations like Deloitte, Forbes, Booking....
