Digital Irish Podcast

Nov 19 2024 65 ep. 46 mins 22
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The Digital Irish Podcast tells a global story of Irish innovation. Successful Irish entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, and global leaders share their journey on the path to success within Ireland and abroad.

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Unlearning the Past, Building the Future with Barry O'Reilly

Nov 19 2024 61 mins  
Join us as we sit down with Barry O'Reilly, a renowned entrepreneur, author, and business advisor, to discuss the future of innovation, the power of unlearning, and the art of building a successful venture studio. We'll delve into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of embracing failure, and the role of technology in shaping the future of business. Ke

The Power of Community: Social Entrepreneurs Ireland's Inspiring Stories with Tim Griffiths

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Digital Irish, we sit down with Tim Griffith, the CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. Tim brings a unique perspective to the organization, having transitioned from a background in advertising and agency work. We delve into what drew Tim to the social entrepreneurship sector and how they've adapted their skills from the advertising world to drive positive change

Trustap and the Future of Secure Online Transactions with Conor Lyden

Sep 24 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Digital Irish, we sit down with Conor Lyden, the founder and CEO of Trustap. Conor shares his journey from early entrepreneurial experiences to creating a groundbreaking solution for secure online transactions. We delve into Conor's background, exploring how his engineering education and early business ventures shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Discover

Mind, Body, and Irish Spirit: How Daniel McKenna is building a fitness empire

Sep 03 2024 58 mins  
www.irishyank.com Join us as we sit down with Daniel McKenna, the charismatic Irish Yank, to uncover the incredible journey that transformed him into a renowned fitness expert and app creator. Discover how a chance encounter led to a career shift, and how Daniel's unwavering determination helped him overcome challenges to build a thriving fitness community. We delve into hi

From Weightlifter to Tech Guru: How Emma Meehan & Precision Sports Technology is Revolutionizing Fitness

Aug 13 2024 52 mins  
Join us on this episode as we delve into the world of fitness technology with Emma Meehan, the founder of Precision Sports Technology. Emma, a computer scientist, weightlifter, and qualified personal trainer, is on a mission to revolutionize exercise through real-time movement analysis. In this episode, you'll hear: How Emma's unique background in software engineerin

Connect, Collaborate, Conquer: Your Guide to Irish Startup Week NYC 2024

Jun 18 2024 26 mins  
https://irishstartupweek.com/ Calling all Irish founders and New York tech enthusiasts! This episode is your one-stop shop for everything Irish Startup Week NYC 2024. We delve into this exciting event designed to bridge the gap between the Irish and NYC startup ecosystems. First, we chat with Chris Walla, formerly of Dogpatch Labs and the mastermind behind Irish Startup Week. Chris

Designing Revenue: Lessons From Spotify’s Gearóid O’Rourke

May 30 2024 60 mins  
Who's on today's episode: On May 2nd we hosted “Designing Revenue: Lessons from Spotify’s Gearóid O’Rourke“, at Spotify’s incredible offices at 4 World Trade Center. ​Gearóid is a Design Director at Spotify, where he leads the team building Spotify’s Advertising Platform. Advertising on Spotify allows more that 350M people worldwide access all of Spotify’s

Beyond Stigma: Championing Mental Wellbeing with Sarah Surgenor

May 07 2024 34 mins  
This episode dives into the fascinating career journey of Sarah Surgenor, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Sarah Surgenor is passionate about changing how behavioral healthcare is accessed and discussed. A communications expert with 20 years of national and international experience, Sarah began her career workin

The C-Suite of Silicon Valley: Sarah Friar

Apr 15 2024 51 mins  
On March 26th 2024, we hosted “From Northern Ireland to the C-Suite of Silicon Valley: A Discussion With Sarah Friar” in New York City. ​Sarah Friar is Chief Executive Officer of Nextdoor where she leads a team that revolutionizes the way people connect and build community. Before joining Nextdoor, Sarah served as CFO at Square, SVP of Finance & Strategy at Salesforce, an

From Diaspora to Deal Flow: Exploring Ireland’s Alternative Investment Opportunity with Alan Merriman, Elkstone

Mar 28 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the thriving Irish startup scene and the role of alternative investments in fueling its growth. We're joined by Alan Merriman, the Co-Founder and CEO of Elkstone, Ireland's alternative investment specialists, who leads a team of over 60 professionals dedicated to crafting bespoke investment solutions for diverse clientele, including entreprene