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Episodes
358 episodes
Episode 358 - Fergal Brosnan, CEO, RDI Hub
Hello and welcome back to the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast, powered by Bank of Ireland. Today we speak with Fergal Brosnan, CEO of the RDI Hub in Kerry, about building a world-class innovation ecosystem in Ireland's south-west. We explore AI op...
Episode 357 - Ciaran Marron, founder, Activ8 Solar Energies
We speak with Ciaran Marron, the founder of Activ8 Solar Energies, one of Ireland's leading solar and renewable energy companies. From launching a business before solar power became mainstream to helping thousands of homes and businesses cut co...
Episode 356 - Lorraine Heskin, founder and CEO of Gourmet Food Parlour
Today, we're joined by one of Ireland's most successful hospitality entrepreneurs, Lorraine Heskin, founder and CEO of Gourmet Food Parlour.What began as a 25-seater café in Dún Laoghaire in 2006 has grown into a business serving more th...
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Episode 355 - Padraic O’Kane, co-founder of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Today's guest is Padraic O’Kane, the driving force behind one of Ireland's most successful international sporting events, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. What began as an ambitious vision to bring American college football to Dublin ha...
Episode 354 - Tim Grant, executive chair, TensorX
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, but as adoption accelerates, questions around data control, privacy and digital sovereignty are becoming increasingly important.My guest today is Tim Grant, Executive Chair ...
Episode 353 - Sharon Mooney and Peter McPartlin, co-founders, MarkGo
In this episode of the ThinkBusiness Podcast, we speak with MarkGo founders Peter McPartlin and Sharon Mooney about how AI is helping level the playing field for SMEs and start-ups that cannot afford expensive marketing agencies or senior consu...
Episode 352 - Denise Charlton, CEO, Community Foundation Ireland
Community Foundation Ireland has quietly reshaped Irish giving since 2000, channelling €200 million into communities across the country while building a model built on data, trust and long-term partnership.In this episode, CEO Denise Ch...
Episode 351 - Matthew Coffey, co-founder of SQUID Loyalty
Welcome to the podcast. Today I'm joined by Matthew Coffey, co-founder of SQUID Loyalty, the Irish tech company on a mission to make customer loyalty simpler and more effective for businesses and consumers alike. What started as an idea between...
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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...
