Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast series

Tony Redondo takes a look at what client issues regarding the integrated subjects of currency exchanges and international payments he has seen over his career, and what he did to ensure Cosmos can help solve these pain points. Tony Redondo is a seasoned professional with over 39 years of experience in the financial services industry and a qualified Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers....

The last Masterclass of the year looks ahead to 2025! We are inviting all our members from all the IPBN's active regions to listen to a member/expert from Porto, Lisbon, Algarve, and Ireland to listen in on the talk about what business opportunities they see in their respective regions for 2025. The guest speakers have all been chosen for their knowledge of local businesses and SMEs, which should...

What does business culture look like after the pandemic? Every organization should define their company culture, but what does that look like in this new workplace reality? Sharon Dehmel, company culture coach, and Brett Putter, author and Founder/CEO of CultureGene discuss new business landscapes, working remotely, what has transpired as companies look at hybrid solutions, and how leaders should...

Have a listen to the IPBB's first panel discussion from the Tourism Conference in Porto, 2024 . This panel dove into the opportunities and challenges related to exploring and developing tourism in Northern Portugal's and Ireland's coastal and interior regions with special guests Francisco Calheiros and Miriam Kennedy , and moderated by John Paul Prior . Francisco de Calheiros is The President of A...

Rita Marques is Consultant, Invited Faculty Member and Program Director at the Porto Business School, Champion of the Innovation Tourism Hub and Former Secretary of State for Tourism. She sat down with IPBN board member Rachael Milne to discuss her work in attracting and retaining talent in tourism, her goals for the future of the sector, and what Porto is doing to up its game.

The Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) held the 3rd edition of its annual Tourism conference Thursday November 14 from 9h to 13h at WOW ART GALLERY, located at the main square of the culture complex. Beginning with words of welcome were Geoffrey Graham , Chair of the IPBN Board and Senior Partner at EDGE International Lawyers, followed by an opening statement by Adrian Bridge, CEO at The Fla...

In this episode, Ellis Dixon sits down with certified brand architects Meg Kypena and Barbara Monahan to drive awareness among small business owners about the UnBox Brand Workshop Series. One is a former story brand guide based in North Carolina, and the other has a background in graphic design background and a level 9 qualification in designing for sustainability and is based in Dublin. In this c...

"The future of digital asset management lies in innovative technology. Our cutting-edge auto-trade system represents this future, designed to navigate the digital asset market's complexities. Explore with us how technology is redefining investment strategies". Listen here to the IPBN online Masterclass with IPBN member Sean Kelly, CEO at Akrido Digital Assets and find out how busy Executives can e...

"We are driven by the belief that citizens have the right to be better informed, that access to independently-sourced facts is not only essential for democracy but is also a fundamental human right. Transparency is at the center of everything we do". In partnership with our Media Partner The Portugal News , we invited all our members to a very exciting Conversation with a Leader featuring Gerard R...

Masterclass 3 - Leaving a Positive Legacy: Creating Shared Value and Positive Impact In this final session, Liliana explored how organizations can go beyond sustainability to create shared value and impact for all stakeholders. Participants gained insights into how to leverage their organization's resources, expertise, and influence to address pressing societal and environmental challenges while d...

In this episode, Arnold Delville, General Manager of the IPBN speaks to IPBN member Filipe Pinho Pereira, Founder and CEO of Crowdclass, a Tech startup that helps companies grow community engagement, and brand loyalty with digital experiences powered by Digital Collectibles and NFTs. Filipe has a very interesting marketing concept, which he details on today's conversation. Get ready to hear severa...

Meet the Co-Founders of Golf Concept, Estela Sargento and Ana Massapina, two friends with extensive experience in corporate events, who discovered a common passion in Golf. Estela brings a passion for organization, communication strategies, and brand activation to the table, thanks to the skills she developed working in tourism and marketing in the hotel business. 15 years ago, she pivoted to the...

In this new episode, we chat with Lee Bristow, an expert in risk, compliance, governance, and leadership with a specialization in the intersection of AI and humans in the workplace. With over 30 years of experience, Lee is dedicated to helping leaders navigate the complexities of the AI revolution and fostering a more human-centric workplace. Originally from South Africa, Lee is the author of The...

Mario Gago is an IPBN Board Member, Board Member of SubVisual Digital Group, and Co-Founder of PinkRoom based in Coimbra, a company that builds mobile digital products. Mario is here to discuss what Pink Room does, why mobile apps are essential to clients, what SubVisual Group is doing to innovate the business landscape, talk about his recent stint in the USA with YTILI, and discuss the difference...

Check out the second of the three-part Masterclass series entitled: "Building Thriving Organisations: Integrating Ethical and Regenerative Practices into Strategy and Operations" with Liliana Domingues of Amarna Vida. This session focuses on practical strategies for integrating conscious and regenerative business practices into organizational strategy and operations. Participants will learn how to...

Elise Slotte is the owner of the company Evolspiration and a representative for the IPBN member An Even Better Place to Work in Portugal. Elise has joined the podcast to discuss leadership and employer branding in the workplace, how to motivate employees, and how bp2w can help facilitate good decision-making and attract quality employees.

In this episode of the IPBN Podcast Series with IPBN executive Partner Vellozo Ferreira Advogados' own Paula Costa , we look at workers' rights in Portugal, how to prepare yourself for employment within the country, and other things companies should know when moving to Portugal, bringing their own workers, or hiring a local Portuguese team.

Serving Beyond Sustainability: Navigating the Path to Conscious and Regenerative Organisations Part 1: Redefining Sustainability: From Compliance to Conscious Leadership This session with Liliana Domingues of Amarna Vida challenges traditional notions of sustainability and explores the importance of business leaders embodying conscious leadership. Participants learned how to shift from a complianc...

Join us as we chat with Luis Escudeiro of ACT Solutions, a company that provides funding solutions for investment projects within the field of Financial Incentives like Portugal2020, Tax Benefits, Foreign Investment, Mentoring, and Support to Business Activity. If you or your business is looking to understand tax benefits and financing opportunities and strategies through personalized monitoring a...

In today's rapidly changing world, sustainability alone may not be enough to address the complex challenges facing businesses and society. This podcast serves to introduce the 3-part Masterclass Series with IPBN member Liliana Domingues from Amarna Vida as she delves into the concept of serving beyond sustainability and explores how organizations can embrace the principles and practices of conscio...

Employers have a responsibility to ensure employees are safe at work and protect them where possible from physical & psychosocial risks, and provide equity of care to all to reduce the rise of supplementary health insurance costs while reducing absenteeism and increasing employee retention. IPBN members Elaine Godley (Health Mentor) and Physician Executive at HealthNEXT Dr. Shane Farrelly from...

The second panel discussion at the 5th annual IPBN Sustainability conference on March 19th at the CCIP in Lisbon was on solutions to drive sustainable economic value for healthy oceans. The conversation was moderated by Susan Cabeceiras , IPBN Board Member and Founder & CEO of KONCEPTNESS Gestão de Projetos, Imobiliária, Arquitetura, Engenharia & Design, and welcomed two distinguished gues...

The IPBN Sustainability Conference focused on the development, innovation, and challenges faced in Air, Sea, and Food throughout three different panel discussions and a lineup of keynote talks led by industry experts. The first conversation of the conference was on the important topic of social and environmental innovation to change current consumption habits with Silvia Correia , IPBN 2023 Busine...

The last panel discussion at the IPBN's St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference was between Manuela Pintado, Associate Professor at School of Biotechnology, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Nicola Sainty , Business Relationship Manager at Revive Active, moderated by IPBN Porto Chair John Paul Prior, General Manager at Musicmaker Dublin and Co-Founder & Strategy Director at Farmony Europe....

Recorded at the CCIP during the IPBN's 5th-annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference. The panelists include Andreia Ramos, Environment and Sustainability Director at ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA - VINCI Airports, Jose Francisco Gamboa of Grupo SATA, and Maria João Calha of TAP Air Portugal. The discussion was moderated by IPBN Chair Geoffrey Graham.