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Episode 214 - Hrvoje Smolic And Vinnie Lynch, The Founders Of Graphite-Note
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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
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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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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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I talk with Richard Watson, managing partner of Furthr VC, one of the most active early stage venture capital investors in Ireland, about the current investment trends in Ireland’s entrepreneurial landscape. He explains that Furthr VC doesn't just cut cheques. Instead, they join forces with bold start up teams shaping tomorrow's Irish tech leaders.…
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Episode 182 - Food For Thought At Blas na hÉireann 2023
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At this year's Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, ThinkBusiness met Blas na hÉireann's founder Artie Clifford, food writer Trevis Gleason, head of Food & Drink at Bank of Ireland Lucy Ryan along with food entrepreneurs from Art of Grate Food, Velo, St Tola and Crust & Crumb to discover Ireland's food and drink renaissance first-hand. V…
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Episode 181 - Embracing Sustainability At The Ploughing Championships 2023
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ThinkBusiness editor John Kennedy met with entrepreneurs and farmers all focused on Sustainability at The Ploughing Championships 2023. These included Bank of Ireland head of Agri Eoin Lowry, IFA presidential contender Francis Gorman, entrepreneur Liam Woulfe, innovators Paul Kennedy, Deirdre Wall and Claire Lewis and farmer Phil Gleeson. Visit www…
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Episode 180 - Adrianna Hegarty, Hegarty Property
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President of Midleton Chamber of Commerce and recent winner of the Network Cork Established Businesswoman of the Year, Adrianna Hegarty talks about cutting her teeth in the super-competitive property scene in LA before returning to Ireland to run her successful business Hegarty Property. She talks about the Irish property market, how SMEs should be…
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Episode 179 - Shane Leahy, CEO, Oxygen8 Group
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David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association, warns that Irish SMEs are facing a tsunami of regulations and laws that while well-meaning are presenting a range of difficulties for SMEs in an already trying economic environment. He talks about what these incoming laws mean for SMEs and warns a one size fits all approach does not work whe…
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David Broderick, director of the Small Firms Association, warns that Irish SMEs are facing a tsunami of regulations and laws that while well-meaning are presenting a range of difficulties for SMEs in an already trying economic environment. He talks about what these incoming laws mean for SMEs and warns a one size fits all approach does not work whe…
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Episode 177 - Belfast start-ups taking part in INVENT at Catalyst
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Every year start-ups take part in the INVENT competition at Catalyst in Belfast, supported by Bank of Ireland. During a recent investor day we caught up with some of these businesses to get a sense of the innovation and opportunity being fostered in Northern Ireland. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ir…
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Episode 176 - E Chandler Morse, Workday Vice - President For Public Policy
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Workday vice-president Chandler Morse is an expert in AI policy and ethics. He talks to the ThinkBusiness Podcast about the company’s rapid expansion in Ireland and addresses how AI and automation will work when it comes to HR and people management. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want…
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Episode 175 - James Louttit, Founder Of Impactful PM
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Award-winning project management expert James Louttit was at the top of his game in Irish blue chip businesses when he suffered from burnout. This experience led him to seek out a better way to work and live and has inspired his career ever since. The Impactful PM founder talks about leadership and creating a positive work culture. Visit www.thinkb…
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Ireland is underspending on innovation and we need to significantly increase our investment to meet the challenges and opportunities of sustainability and digitalisation. That’s the view of IRDG CEO Dermot Casey who says it is vital we support innovative SMEs to create the next generation of businesses like Kingspan and Fexco. Visit www.thinkbusine…
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Episode 173 - Aine Murray, President, Ireland - France Chamber Of Commerce
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Following Brexit, it is fair to say that France is now our nearest EU neighbour. Aine Murray, head of marketing at Veolia Ireland also happens to be the president of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. She talks about the centuries of history of trade between Ireland and France and the multi-billion euro opportunities that await Irish SMEs trad…
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Episode 172 - Brian Cotter, Co - Founder, Sisu Clinic
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In 2018 brothers Brian and James Cotter founded Sisu Clinic with serial entrepreneur Pat Phelan. In this interview, Brian Cotter talks about taking the world of medicine into the world of business to establish an aesthetic clinic that has grown beyond Cork and Ireland to the US and the UK and his own journey as an entrepreneur. Visit www.thinkbusin…
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Renowned Irish IP and data lawyer Jeanne Kelly, partner with Browne Jacobson, talks about why data regulations matter to SMEs and multinationals and why six years later, GDPR is only still finding its feet in the business world. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a …
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On a mission to reduce the amount of carbon emitted by industry, CoolPlanet CEO Alan Keogh reveals how a new technology from the Irish business will enable 5m tonnes of carbon savings in the next year alone across 400 sites worldwide. 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 169 - Dr Deirdre Kilbane, Walton Institute
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We talk to Dr Deirdre Kilbane from the Walton Institute in Waterford about how Ireland landed a major €10m project that will put Ireland at the centre of the creation of quantum communications infrastructure that will significantly improve the security and efficiency of everything from medical devices to phones to the internet of things. Visit www.…
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Episode 168 - Nick Connors and Peter Rose From Tekenable
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ThinkBusiness talks to Tekenable founders Nick Connors and Peter Rose talk to ThinkBusiness about their scaling journey and the decisions they had to make to bring the business to where it is one of the most innovative indigenous tech firms. They talk about why ESG matters and why it is going to be a critical pillar of the company’s growth strategy…
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Ahead of the Fine-tuning Irish Dairy conference in June, Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture Sector Eoin Lowry talks about the challenges the Irish dairy industry faces as it wrestles with sustainability and climate action while remaining viable and innovative. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Irelan…
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We talk to Ray Hegarty, an Irishman who happens to be one of the world’s leading authorities on intellectual property (IP). He is the author of three IP strategy bestsellers, has managed billions of dollars in patent and trademark transactions and is an entrepreneur and internet of things pioneer who has built five successful FDI start-ups for inte…
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Episode 165 - Karl Fitzpatrick, CEO, Chevron College
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Inspired by an article he read in a business magazine more than a decade ago, Wexford businessman Karl Fitzpatrick has gone on to create one of Ireland’s fastest growing training providers, serving the healthcare, childcare and renewable energy sectors and educating 5,000 students every year. He talks about the future of Chevron College and his amb…
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