Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

Cormac McKenna from PharmacyConnect joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the app-based platform works, the increased client-pharmacy interactions which it has facilitated and plans to grow the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Head of Social with Ryanair, Michael Corcoran joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the airline’s highly successful social media campaigns, why he left the company and how to assemble a winning social media team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evanne Cahill from Glenhaven joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the enduring success of the family business, what winning the Family Business of the Year award means and future development plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to analyse the ECB’s decision not to cut interest rates and why the projected inflation for 2025 will be a key determinant in such a decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Vesey from Sia Partners joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the factors which contribute to the successful implementation of technological change within a business, how generative AI is changing the business landscape and what advancements technology might facilitate over the next five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Kelly from Re-Turn joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the deposit return scheme which will launch next year, what Ireland has learned from similar schemes in Europe and the benefits which Re-Turn can deliver in terms of meeting recycling targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Weidner from Inclusive Jobs joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the recruitment barriers which she has faced as a neurodivergent person, her experience of working for X (formerly known as Twitter) and how Inclusive Jobs aims to break down recruitment barriers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling Curtis from PwC joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the findings of its recent AI and GenAI adoption survey, why good AI governance is essential for effective AI adoption and how the new GenAI Business Centre will help Irish companies to integrate GenAI into their business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oisín Hanrahan from Keychain joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success of Handy, why his new venture has significant potential to scale and what makes a good marketplace business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss an increase in the unemployment level in Ireland, the likelihood of a recession and the data surrounding corporation tax receipts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Freeman from Scotwork joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the characteristics of an effective negotiator, the process he follows to improve his clients’ negotiation skills and how AI can help businesspeople to prepare for a negotiation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Dunne from PhoneWatch joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the technological advancements in home security, how this market has become more competitive in Ireland and what the future of home security might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympian and World Athletics Champion, Derval O’Rourke, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her success on the track, her seamless transition to entrepreneurism and how her new business, Saol, is helping companies to promote the wellbeing of their employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Nolan from Sleek N Easy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why she decided to address the problem of baby hairs, how the products are now being used by many Irish sportswomen and her plans to bring the Sleek N Easy brand to the American market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Dickenson from Dubray joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the growth which the bookstores have enjoyed in recent years, how it tries to compete with Amazon and its exciting expansion plans in Waterford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Brady from As Gaeilge joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how her decision to learn Irish triggered the idea for the business, the biggest challenges she has faced as a start-up entrepreneur and winning Carroll Irish Gifts’ Fáilte initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Fagan, President of the Irish Chapter of the Project Management Institute joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the role of the project manager has changed, why AI will allow Project Managers to add more value to businesses and the projects which were recognised at the National Project Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest interest rate increases and what this week’s election results in Argentina and the Netherlands might mean for global economies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain why he believes that interest rates will fall to between 1.5%-2% in Quarter 2 next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trayc Keevans, Global Foreign Direct Investment Director with Morgan McKinley Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the changes within FDI over her 15 years working in the area, why salary increases are expected to plateau next year and how 2024 will mark the move from ‘The Great Resignation’ to ‘The Big Stay’.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Daley from Folk Wunderman Thompson joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why brands need to be aware of how the makeup of the Irish family has changed, why families feel that they are not adequately reflected by in advertising today and what they can do to better communicate with the family market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garvan Callan, author of ‘Digital Business Strategy: How to Design, Build, and Future-Proof a Business in the Digital Age’ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of a digital strategy for businesses, how a digital culture can be fostered within an organisation and the importance of utilising Artificial Intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McGrath from Kwayga joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how its platform helps supermarket buyers to identify new suppliers in minutes, the scale which the business has achieved to date and its plans to enter the British market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stan Gibson from Oxygen Plus Leadership joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his book on how to live a life of intention, why leaders need to learn to coach as this inspires employees to lead and how to create an organisational environment where healthy conflict can exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catharina Fraedrich, Fund Manager with Mná na hÉireann, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its funding helps women from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve financial security through employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.