Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast series

The Masterclass with Rhia Murray from Holos Leadership Foundation covers a host of topics sure to enrich your business and understanding of generational divides. According to recent studies, Gen Z and Millennials currently make up approximately 38% of the global workforce and this percentage is predicted to rise to about 58% by 2030. These generations operate quite differently and have different e...

On Wednesday, February 7 in the Algarve at  Tribulum Restaurant, the IPBN held an exciting conversation with a Leader with IPBN member  Brendan O'Neill ! Having relocated to Algarve, Portugal following a 13-year stretch in Singapore, Irish-born and IPBN member Brendan O'Neill knows a thing or two about navigating change. During his early career in Information Technology, Brenda...

In this Masterclass, IPBN member Robert shares his experience navigating the fast-evolving technology landscape as a non-tech leader. He covers how data and technologies have evolved since the 20th century, how to implement a data-driven model and when to use Generative AI, Generative AI and the different data types, how to break out from the pack (the disruption part), and a few concrete examples...

SmartHoods helps to develop modern eco-villages that can produce their own energy, food, and water. These self-sufficient sustainable neighborhoods are in the development stage in Portugal with a growing team of devoted pioneers in sustainability and tech, making moves to showcase the country as a hotspot for regenerative developments focusing on eco-lifestyles. Learn more about the project and th...

Perhaps best-known for his stardom in the Leinster Rugby arena, Eoin O'Malley raised the bar in Portugal's hospitality industry in 2022 with his new venue, the Bold Octopus proving a huge hit with locals and the D4 set alike. According to Evoke.ie , Eoin is part of The Loyola Group along with his business partner and brother, Brian. Add group director Stephen Cooney to the mix and the trio are the...

This IPBN Masterclass with IPBN member Shane Moran, Brand Architect took us on a captivating journey through his experiences. He shared invaluable insights and revealed some secrets behind his transformative brand strategies including how to develop a unique value proposition, focusing on your brand on what makes it meaningful, and investing in your brand as your most valuable asset. This mastercl...

Join us for this exciting episode with Pedro Henriques of IPBN member company Bridge In where we dive into explaining what an EOR is and how it works. Find out Pedro believes it's a less risky path for businesses entering the market and what the key advantages and potential challenges are. Hear some real-world success stories of companies that effectively used EOR services before transitioning to...

Starting with a short presentation of the APDL, the third panel was a conversation with the Port of Leixoes about the place of Matosinhos in the maritime transport industry with Luís Monteiro, Head of the Environment and Energy Efficiency Division - APDL, responsible for managing the Ports of Leixões, Viana do Castelo and the Douro Navigable Route and Isabel Vellozo Ferreira, Partner at Vellozo Fe...

The second panel of the IPBN Ocean conference took a look at harnessing offshore wind energy and developing partnerships between Ireland and Portugal with representatives from IberBlue Wind and Enerview Solutions. IberBlue Wind is a joint venture specializing in the design, development, and management of floating offshore wind farms that will operate in the Iberian market. Meanwhile, Enerview Solu...

On Wednesday, October 25 at the Porto Business School, the IPBN welcomed our first panel for a conversation between two academics from the University of Porto and Coimbra, respectively, about CiiMAR's latest research papers and initiatives and about the Whale4 submarine concept for research and tourism. Moderated by John Paul Prior, IPBN Chair of the Porto Committee, Vitor Vasconcelos, Professor a...

The IPBN organized a special conversation with leaders around AI and Healthcare on Friday, October 13 online via Zoom. We invited experts to talk about how AI could transform healthcare in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and research. Moderated by IPBN member Carlos Justino, Innovative CX Strategist, this panel discussion attempted to demystify the rise of AI and detail how it can be used for the g...

This transformative Masterclass, led by IPBN member Elaine Godley MBA, O.A. Dip (Psych) delved deep into the DISC model of behavioural profiling and its application in the context of health and well-being in the workplace. In this podcast, you'll learn how to unlock the full potential of your team and foster a harmonious work environment by understanding the DISC model's four primary behavioural s...

In this episode, Paul Rees of IPBN member company Rural Properties outlines his work in real estate development, how he came to discover the wonders of Central Portugal after decades in the Algarve, and what role conservation plays in his work. Discover the advantages of investing in property redevelopment, especially in this forgotten region of Portugal that is going through an unexpected renaiss...

Looking at Portugal's Areas Through a Business Lens: Which Area is Best for Your Business? In this podcast, we will learn about B2B real estate and investment opportunities in Portugal with Patricia Casaburi and Rafael Sena from IPBN member Global Citizen Solutions. Patricia and Rafael give us a brief overview of each region (North, Center, and the Algarve) in Portugal, share expert analysis, give...

This IPBN Online Master Class with IPBN member Sam Marchetti , founder of IPBN member company ConsortiaCo covered a macro-level exploration into the various parts of the Irish Ecosystem, key trends, as well as funding pathways for both inbound and outbound commercialization options. The topics covered in this podcast include visualizing the levels of the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem, identifying ent...

At the IPBN Tourism Conference, Hélder Martins, President of AHETA, presented his findings on the current tourism market in the Algarve. Hélder shared his insights on what Portugal's southern coast will look like in the future: its goals, drivers, areas for improvement, and more, and gave sound advice to conference attendees on how to protect this incredible region.

This IPBN Masterclass on the topic of Introduction to Project Management for Entrepreneurs is led by IPBN Business Success Award Winner 2023 Rachael Milne of Aspira. Based on the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification, Rachael explained how best to formalize your Project Management skills through key concepts, processes, and tools used in Agile Project Management including stakeholder a...

As part of the 2023 IPBN Tourism Conference, David Simón-Santiñán, Head of Public & Corporate Affairs at Ryanair details the airline's experience and goes over their current and future plans for growth and development in Portugal. Join us as he presents this fascinating case study to the network.

Join us in this episode as we hear from the second panel of the IPBN Tourism Conference on the topic of Tourism Resort Development Trends. Moderated by Sharon Farrell, Chair of the IPBN Algarve Committee, we hear from panelists Sean Moriarty , CEO of the conference host and IPBN member company Quinta do Lago , Alda Filipe , Managing Director of Kronos Homes in Vale do Lobo , and Katya Bauval , Exe...

In this new IPBN Podcast episode, you will hear the most recent online IPBN Masterclass, which took place June 6 via Zoom with special keynote speaker and IPBN member Sharon Dehmel ACII, MBA, Trainer, and Intercultural and Leadership Coach. This masterclass focused on understanding where leadership and culture interconnect and why getting it right matters to your organization. Sharon is an expert...

In partnership with StartUp Lisboa, the IPBN learned about How to Implement HR in your Start-Up from keynote speaker Reggy Degen, Founder of Q7Leader, The author of The People Model Canvas, and Human Resources Professor at Solvay Business School joined us remotely from Brussels and told us about the ten steps to implement HR in your start-up. With 20 years of International HR, 17 years of Faculty...

In light of recent events, the IPBN asks, "What will banking look like in the future?". We are in the early stages of The World Economic Forum’s ‘Great Reset’ and we wonder how we can protect and grow our wealth and assets over the next 6.5 years. Get key insights into this topic by listening to this IPBN Conversation with a Leader with IPBN member Clive Bydawell , Managing Director at Knowledgesm...

In anticipation of the IPBN's 4th annual Sustainability conference and as part of the Energy efficiency solutions we will be covering at the conference, we are very pleased to welcome IPBN member Florijn Founder of SmartHoods . SmartHoods develops modern, self-sufficient Eco Villages that supply their own energy, food, and water ranging from 100 to 2000 households. Listen as Florijn details his wo...

Please join us as we welcome summaries of sustainable initiatives several of our Executive Partners are taking as we approach the 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference on March 17 at the CCIP in Lisbon. We have assembled an exciting program exploring the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), the impact of Smart Cities on a greener future, and how technology can...

IPBN Content Manager Ellis Dixon sat down with John Paul Prior, who is the Chair of the IPBN Porto committee, the Manager of the iconic Musicmaker shop located in Dublin, and the founder of a company that is mixing sustainability with agri-tech right here in Porto, called Farmony. John Paul has recently made the move to Porto and is remotely managing Musicmaker, growing Farmony, sourcing musical i...