Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

Piero Tintori from Terminal Four and Better Examinations joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the companies help higher education institutes to achieve their digital transformation goals, what Irish institutes could learn from their international counterparts and how they should handle the threats posed by ChatGPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Martin Hayes from the University of Limerick joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of building a resilient workforce, why education and qualifications need to change to facilitate this and why people should not fear losing their jobs to AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the National Economic Dialogue, how the dialogue is skewed by an overrepresentation of the public sector and the impact which this has on the tax system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Kavanagh from OCE Technology joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s growth within the space sector, its relationships in China and how this is impacting potential growth in the US market and securing people with the required skills in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her journey from the corporate world to the founder of a social enterprise, the impact which a volunteering experience in a women’s prison had on her and how the social enterprise has benefited the prisoners and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mairead Harbron from PwC outlines the findings of its family business survey, why many of these businesses will not be investing in new product development and the increased importance of sustainability amongst family businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin O’Loughlin from Nostra joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the success which the IT solutions provider has enjoyed to date, how acquisitions have been critical to the company’s growth and why overselling by a potential acquisition target is a red flag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Walsh from ifac joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her time as a Senior Buyer with Lidl, what multiples will be looking for in pitches from food and drink companies and how ifac’s ‘Cracking the Code’ guide may help food and drink SMEs to secure store listings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Kennedy from Thinkbusiness.ie joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the resources that are available through Thinkbusiness.ie and how they can benefit Irish businesses, the current sentiment amongst business owners and how tech is changing the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the steps which Fine Gael is taking to plan its future tax policy, how tax decrease measures have been temporary whilst many tax increases have become permanent and his concerns that proper tax reforms may be sidelined by ‘vote-winning’ initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maurice Neligan from Jolt Energy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the €150 million in funding which the business has secured and why Jolt Energy is focusing on EV charging in urban areas across Ireland and Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Neary from Chapters bookstore joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his time as the Managing Director of Gamestop Ireland, his emotional connection to the Chapters bookstore in Dublin and why ‘BookTokkers’ are bringing new customers into the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Census 2022 figures, why population concentration in Dublin may require the National Planning Framework to be revised and how recent population growth necessitates the creation of 20 new TDs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley O’Kelly from Timbertrove joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how a bounced cheque triggered the idea for the successful company, how adaptability has been critical for the family business and the reasons why her book, ‘The Timbertrove story’, could help other entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Treacy, the new Chair of the Port of Waterford joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his time with Sport Ireland, his new role as the Chair of the Port of Waterford and the opportunities to increase business at the Port. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Dodds from the Normandy Tourism Board joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the tourism sector in Normandy, the potential to develop links between Normandy and the South East of Ireland and why the Normandy Tourism Board is planning a friendly invasion of the South East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Kirwan from Positive Carbon joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its technology solution can help commercial kitchens to reduce their food waste and the savings which can be achieved through food waste reduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran Rumley from Love Irish Food joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the sentiment amongst Irish food SMEs, how the sector has responded to inflationary pressures and what a recent survey reveals about food businesses’ appetite for investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Tweed from WP Tweed & Co. joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his reputation as defamation lawyer to the stars, his assessment of the adequacy of the defamation law in Ireland and why he believes that ChatGPT could result in the Irish courts hearing an increased number of defamation cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derya Sousa from Kianda Technologies joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the company’s platform helps businesses to automate processes, the significance of no-code, low-code applications and why not hiring a salesperson was the best move for her business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Gorman from Anthony’s Wooden Crafts joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his motivation for starting his student enterprise business, the national awards which Anthony won in the Student Enterprise Programme and his deal with Dunnes Stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Batran from Forás Capital joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how search funds operate, the creation of entrepreneurship through acquisition by search funds and the type of company the fund seeks to purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to analyse the government’s White Paper for growing large Irish exporting companies by 50% before 2030 and why the strategy is not relevant in the current economic climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simona Juseviciute from Elzyt Eyelashes joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her range of eyelash products, what is needed for good lash health and her collaboration with MMA Fighter, Bubba Jenkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oonagh O’Hagan from Meaghers’ Pharmacy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to chart the growth trajectory of the Group, the challenges facing the pharmacy sector at present and why collaboration with other healthcare professionals may create new service offerings for community pharmacies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.