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ThinkBusiness.ie

ThinkBusiness.ie, powered by Bank of Ireland, has been created for Irish business owners and managers who are seeking information, resources and help on a range of business topics. It provides practical, actionable information and guidance on starting, growing and running a business. It offers guides, tools, templates, checklists and a wealth of other content tailored to meet the needs of Irish business owners and managers. It also showcases case studies, with insights, tips and advice from Irish

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Episode 305 - Kevin Canning, Quintas

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2026/01/28

Quintas Capital’s Kevin Canning talks about how the investment firm was spun out of an accountancy business three years ago and is now one of the homegrown private equity players to watch. In 2024 it invested €10m in Irish growth firms and grew to €35m in 2025 by focusing on stable, low-risk businesses. 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 304 - Jo Gilfoy, director of Business,...

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2026/01/26

Vodafone Ireland’s business director Jo Gilfoy talks about spearheading the connected future in a world where AI and digital transformation are the future of business. She discusses her career in telecoms from Nokia to some of the world’s largest telcos and supporting other women working their way to the top. 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 303 - Mark Loftus, Paddy Box

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2026/01/21

Mark Loftus, founder of Paddy Box, talks about how the company has become an integral link connecting the Irish diaspora with family and friends. He discusses the business’s origins, growth and challenges as well as the fundamentals of running an e-commerce business where logistics is the life’s blood. 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 302 - Niamh Collins, Guinness Enterprise Centre

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2025/12/23

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 Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 301 - Thomas Arnold, Fearless Media

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2025/12/22

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 you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 300 - BITCI All-Island Climate Action...

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2025/12/19

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 corporates including Bank of Ireland Group, ESB, and SSE Airtricity. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ire...

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Episode 299 - How AI will inform the digital future...

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2025/12/17

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 want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 298 - Tomas Sercovich, CEO, Business in the...

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2025/12/15

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 Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 297 - Stephen Cluskey – The Irish...

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2025/12/12

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 his passion for entrepreneurship. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and ...

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Episode 296 - Phil Barnes – Mapping the Future of...

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2025/12/10

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 want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 295 - Derek Kavanagh of Bank of Ireland at...

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2025/12/05

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

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2025/12/04

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 start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 293 - Geoff Allen, founder and CEO, Mersus...

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2025/11/24

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, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 292 - Emmet O'Neill, CEO, StoryToys

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2025/11/22

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 and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 291 - Marie O'Connor, COO, Sogeti Ireland

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2025/11/19

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

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2025/11/17

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 want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 289 - Dee Coakley, Boundless

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2025/11/14

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 for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 288 - Blas na hEireann 2025

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2025/11/07

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 paths to the same destination: creating products that resonate with consumers seeking genuine, locally-produced food with clear provenance. Visit w...

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Episode 287 - Kieran McCorry, Microsoft Ireland

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2025/10/17

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 you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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Episode 286 - John Delves, UCD Professional Academy

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2025/10/16

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 grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

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