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We talk to the founders of Otonomee Aidan and Hilary O’Shea about how the Cork-born business is scaling to more than 500 people just four years after starting up. The business, which is targeting global expansion, was founded on the premise that the traditional call centre model was broken and that a remote-first digital model was the 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.

We chat with Charis Aherne from Irish business Climeaction, a business leading the charge with an agtech platform using video‑guided audits, AI and cloud analytics to make farm‑level carbon data scalable and verifiable. She joins us to discuss agtech innovation, sustainability as a competitive advantage, and how Irish climate tech is helping build global food infrastructure. 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.

We talk with the founders of Tekenable Nick Connors and Peter Rose, a company born during uncertain times and that has grown into a €20‑million a year business with over 200 people, that is helping organisations apply AI responsibly. 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.

In this podcast Bank of Ireland Chief Marketing Officer, Laura Lynch, and Folk VML Managing Director, Enda Kelly, talk about the journey behind our new brand promise and why we have placed financial confidence at the centre of it. 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.

Today, we’re joined by Tim Jones of SymPhysis Medical, diving into how the Galway company is building its US go‑to‑market long before expected FDA clearance in 2026. From reimbursement and discharge planning to home‑based pathways, Tim shares why mastering America’s clinical ‘plumbing’ is key to successful adoption for their device for cancer patients. 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.

Kieran Daly, co‑founder and general manager of HealthBeacon, joins us to discuss the company’s journey from public listing to turnaround and renewed global growth under HamiltonBeach. He shares why healthcare must become as convenient as home appliances, and how better adherence and human‑centred design can transform patient outcomes. 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.

We talk to ClubSpot founder John Hyland about how the Cavan-born business has gone global by supporting clubs across multiple sports from GAA to soccer, rugby and even motor clubs. He talks about why the business will always have a home in Cavan and his plans to scale 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.

As DPD Ireland marks its 40th anniversary, the company is taking a bold step into the future of deliveries. This week, I sit down with Colin Kennedy, Chief Innovation Officer at DPD Ireland and Managing Director of the newly launched ‘PickUp’ service – an ambitious €5 million investment that makes DPD the first parcel delivery company in Ireland to offer a nationwide Out of Home locker network. We talk about what this means for customers, how PickUp will evolve through 2026, and even explore the possibilities of drone delivery in Ireland. Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation. 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.

The St. Patrick’s Festival returns to Dublin from March 14th to 17th, 2026, with the powerful theme ROOTS, inviting audiences to explore the people, places, and stories that shape Ireland today. After a landmark 2025 generating €138 million for the Irish economy and drawing 1.2 million attendees, the Festival under CEO Richard Tierney is entering an ambitious new phase focused on international reach and deeper cultural relevance. This year’s vibrant programme spans more than 150 artists and celebrates belonging, creativity, and shared 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.

We speak with Brendan Foley, author of a new book on how to achieve career success. His book “Propelling Yourself to the Top – How to Win the Organisational Game as an Employee” provides employees with a framework and the tools for success within their organisations. 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.

We speak with former banker turned entrepreneur Louise Keenan Clarke about her business Succeed With Confidence and why she is on a mission to empower senior professionals and entrepreneurs to improve their chances of success by communicating in high stakes situations. She explains how she saw a gap and is going for it! 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.

We speak to the author of a new book Learn Earn Own Conor Lynch about why the linear career path is becoming history and how workers unsettled by rapid changes in the labour market can triumph. With graduate and junior positions on the decline, Lynch encourages readers to build an “Assets Ladder” , by developing skills, generating additional income streams and owning assets such as digital content. 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.

We talk to India Healy O’Connor, co-founder of Linda AI, about the young start-ups plans for rapid expansion as dental clinics adopt AI agents to automate front desks to curb missed calls and lift bookings. The business recently raised €2.6m in pre-seed funding to transform the dentistry business and help firms in that sector to grow. 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.

We talk to Stuart Fitzgerald, CEO of Fitzgerald Power, about how Ireland is on the precipice of a golden age of growth for indigenous SMEs – provided we make the right policy decisions now. He talks about building up his accountancy business, the unique event that is the Real Deal conference and what we must get right if we want to see home grown firms flourish on the international stage. 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.

We talk to Roisin Keown, CEO and founder of The Brill Building, a multi-award winning advertising agency about her decision to jettison city life for rural Clare and continue to make strides in the marketing world. She is now investing more than €1m to create a state-of-the-art creative hub in Dublin 8. She talks about her career and how the marketing world will change in the age of AI. 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.