The Irish VC

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This podcast will bring you the latest news developments in Irish tech and venture combined with interviews from some of the leading figures within our industry. Our interviews focus on a diverse range of people from founders to investors. The goal is to find out about the highs and lows of each individual's journey to date and to give our audience a unique insight into the different elements of our tech ecosystem.

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The Irish VC ep:14 Michael McGrath, Minister for Finance

Apr 30 2024 34 mins

In this episode, Sarah Jane Larkin talks with Irelands Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath. They discuss a number of topics including... - What he considers the biggest policy win for Ireland as a country - The importance of homegrown ventures for Irelands economy - Supports for innovation/entrepreneurship, and those who back them! - Saving for rainy days - How best we can bolst

The Irish VC ep:13 Mark Farrelly of HBAN

Mar 28 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Finn Hatherell interviews Mark Farrelly of HBAN. Together, they discuss Marks role in HBAN connecting founders / start- ups with angel investors and the process of how they connect the funders and founders.

The Irish VC ep 12: Mark Ganly, CEO & Founder of N-Pro

Mar 14 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Marie Nolan speaks with Mark Ganly, CEO & founder of N-Pro. They discuss the technology which N-pro have created within scrumcaps which are currently undergoing the largest clinical trial in world rugby as it relates to head protection. N-pro are the only company in the world to qualify for this trial passing the strict criteria set by World Rugby. They also di

The Irish VC ep 11: Elaine Coughlan; Founder and Managing Partner at Atlantic Bridge

Feb 29 2024 47 mins

In this episode Sarah Jane Larkin speaks with Elaine Coughlan, founder and managing partner of Atlantic Bridge. They discuss how and why she founded Atlantic Bridge, advice for startups seeking investment and the differences between the Irish and U.S tech ecosystem and what we could learn from it.

The Irish VC ep 10: Niamh Donnelly; co-founder of Akara Robotics

Jan 17 2024 19 mins

In this episode Finn Hatherell speaks with Niamh Donnelly the Chief Robotics Officer at Akara Robotics. They discuss the difficulty in scaling a hardware focused tech company, why robotics could be the next major tech boom after AI and how it could potentially revolutionise the healthcare sector.

The Irish VC ep 9: EIIS special with Stephen Burdock

Dec 13 2023 38 mins

In this episode we do a deep dive into all things EIIS with our very own Stephen Burdock

The Irish VC ep 8: Sarah-Jane Larkin in Conversation with Leo Hamill

Nov 08 2023 58 mins

This podcast was done in collaboration with the IVCA. Leo Hamill (chairperson of the IVCA) speaks with Sarah-Jane Larkin (director general of the IVCA). They discuss the current venture landscape in Ireland, what can be done to make it more competitive and our reliance on global multinational tech companies.

The Irish VC ep 7: Tom Flanagan; Director of Enterprise at NovaUCD

Nov 08 2023 20 mins

In this podcast we discuss how UCD is fostering a culture of entrepreneurship on campus, what Ireland needs to do to create a better environment for investors and how we compare with other nations when it comes to producing tech unicorns.

The Irish VC Ep 6: Chupi Sweetman; CEO of Chupi

Sep 06 2023 48 mins

In this episode our host Kingsley Aikins speaks with Chupi Sweetman the founder of the jewellery brand Chupi. They discuss how she founded the company, the benefits of developing a strong network and the importance in choosing the right investors.

The Irish VC Ep 5; Elliott Griffin (BVP) in conversation with Pete Townsend (Techstars)

Aug 09 2023 51 mins

In this episode our very own Managing Director - Elliot Griffin is in conversation with Pete Towsend from techstars. They discuss the changing landscape of Venture Capital in Ireland and what the future holds for crypto and Web 3.