WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast

Sibling Entrepreneurs Niamh and Ruairi Dooley speak about their innovative food supplement made from brewers spent grains. Their BiaSol Super Milled Grains is a zero waste, versatile, nutritional supplement packed with fibre and protien. The zero waste startup team takes us through key milestones in the business from idea generation, to supports they availed of and share valuable advice for other...

In this episode, WestBIC is joined by the innovative Co-founders of Byowave: Brandon Blacoe and Eibhlin O'Riordan. The dynamic pair discuss their journey from concept to commericalisation of their customizable modular game controllers. Byowave is developing products to ensure every individual has access to the digital world. Byowave is supported by Microsoft, so the controller will start with Xbox...

Catherine O’Grady Powers of Glen Keen Farm shares her enterprise journey of growing and developing one of Ireland's largest farms as a leading visitor attraction destination. Catherine highlights the importance of engaging effectively with key stakeholders, and the power of leveraging your network and community. Catherine discusses creativity and marketing innovation showcasing how Glen Keen Farm...

E6: Raquel Naboa, CEO and Founder of 50 Shades Greener, a leading environmental education company provides powerful insights on the challenges of being an entrepreneur, CEO and managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome along that journey. Raquel highlights the importance of establishing a  strong network and describes her unique take on growing and managing her own team. Key themes include rural t...

E5 (As Gaeilge): Ins an leagan seo de phodchraoladh WestBIC, labhair Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin ó WestBIC le Sinéad Ní Fhatharta, Bainisteoir Fiontraíochta agus Fostaíochta, Údaras na Gaeltachta agus Cathaoirleach ar Bhord WestBIC faoi na dreasachtaí agus tacaíochtaí a chuireann Údarás na Gaeltachta ar fáil d’fhiontraithe agus do ghnólachtaí nuathionscanta. Phléigh said fosta na hearnálacha faoi leith...

E5: In this episode, Eunan Cunningham of WestBIC speaks to Sinéad Ní Fhatharta, Enterprise and Employment Manager with Údarás na Gaeltachta and Chair of WestBIC about the types of incentives and supports that Údarás na Gaeltachta offer to entrepreneurs and start-ups. They also discussed the sectors where Údarás na Gaeltachta are seeing growth trends and the impact of the country-wide gteics (Gaelt...

E4: In episode 4, John Brennan of WestBIC talks EU Funding opportunities with Helena Deane who is an expert and evaluator engaged by the European Commission with over 4 years' experience in the field. Find out about the different types of funds available, what Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) consist of, the success rate associated with applications and much more! This is a must listen for anyone...

E3: This episode features Fidelma McQuirk, Founder and CEO of PaySlip, an Automation and Integration technology delivering standardised Global Payroll for Multinational employers. The host, Mary Ryan of WestBIC, takes us on a journey exploring Fidelma's experiences of starting a business as a female entrepreneur based in rural Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E1: In the first episode of the WestBIC podcast, John Brennan caught up with Ultan Faherty who explained the Business Angel Investment Process. Ultan shared his insights from his many years of experience working with Investors and Entrepreneurs through the Business Angel Network to give a comprehensive overview of just what the process entails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...