Reignite

John McGrane, Executive Director of the Family Business Network, and Peter Robbins, Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at DCU Business School, discuss the role of family businesses in Irish life.

The theme of today's programme is family businesses and we start with Izzy Wheels, a firm that has grown from a Galway bedroom to a global concern. Sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane talk to Áine.

Lollie Mancey is Programme Director of UCD's Innovation Academy while Dr. Mary Pyle learned the cello at 60, and completed her PhD aged 84.

One of the biggest challenges for older founders has been garnering investment for their ventures. Áine speaks to Katerina Stroponati who is the founder of the new investment firm, Brilliant Minds.

Virva Salmivaara is Assistant Professor at Audencia Business School in Nantes and has been carrying out research on Older Entrepreneurs.

'It's never too late and you're never too old' is the mantra of today's show. Áine speaks to Eleanor Mills, author of 'Much More to Come: Lessons on the Mayhem and Magnificence of Midlife'.

Maryrose Lyons, founder of the Institute of AI Studies, explains how people can learn more about the rising technology.

Brian Lally reports on how AI is affecting the arts and then we hear reaction from Aisling Murray, co-founder of Beta Festival.

Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor at the Financial Times, explains how the technology is all around us in our daily lives even if we don't notice it.

Paul Mozur, Global Tech Correspondent with the New York Times, explores whether 'killer robots' are still a futuristic idea, or a part of modern warfare.

AI Ambassador Patricia Scanlon gives her verdict on five common myths about artificial intelligence.

Áine speaks to 13-year-old Cara Darmody outside the Taoiseach's department as she continues to campaign for improved autism services.

Patch is a free summer programme where young people get to work on 'impactful projects and creative business ideas'. Áine paid a visit to the project.

19-year-old Latisha McCrudden has won numerous awards already, most recently the Access Champion of the Year and First Year Student of the Year.

21-year-old Abbey Maher is a full-time taxi driver while 20-year-old Kate Hanley is an apprentice electrician. They spoke with Brian Lally.

Andrew, AJ and Natasha from the National Youth Assembly of Ireland join Áine to discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges they are working on.

Aíne is joined by Geraldine Grennan, mother of Grainne Walsh, Annalise Murphy, Rob Heffernan, Sinead Galvin and Nora Stapleton for an Olympic special.

Aíne is joined by Geraldine Grennan, mother of Grainne Walsh, Annalise Murphy, Rob Heffernan, Sinead Galvin and Nora Stapleton for an Olympic special.

Executive Coach Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher talks about his book 'Your Invisible Network', touching on how to build allies working in a remote world and his tips on how to navigate making connections!

Director of Partnerships for FoodCloud, Sheenagh Ford speaks on how food waste is damaging the planet and how her company FoodCloud is combatting it by trying to stop sufficient and perfectly good food from going in the bin!

Business Consultant & Author Adrienne Bellehumeur discusses her book 'The 24 Hour Rule and Other Secrets for Smarter Organizations', which entails her six proven steps of how documentation can become a team’s new superpower.

Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Mary McKenna discusses her business 'Awaken Angels' which enables young or up & coming female entrepreneurs to advertise their company or invest themselves in women-led businesses, and how it is difficult for women to get jobs in such a tough industry.

CEO & Founder of Cocoa Brown Tan & Carter Beauty Cosmetics Marissa Carter discusses her difficult few years throughout the pandemic launching products through pandemic and how she's now hit the reset button!

Author & Founder of Haddon Coaching, Ed Haddon touches on some of the material found in his book, The Modern Maverick and how to use that material in your life to take control of your goals.

We hear from various business founders that took advantage of their Local Enterprise Offices.