Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly

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In this podcast, Aidan Donnelly is in discussion with numerous guests to get insights into their journey, their highs and lows, their management styles, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Most of Aidan’s time has been spent focusing on the financials of these companies but what is more fascinating to him is how companies operate, how the entrepreneurs started them, and the business people/managements who run them. But as with most things, a work/life balance is essential, so it won’t just be about the professional developments they have made through the years, but also the personal ones. Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy, has been working in, analysing, and investing in companies for decades. He has 27 years’ investment management experience. He joined Davy in 2005 and has worked as an analyst/fund manager for a range of global equity funds and is now responsible for the direct equity offering at Davy. There will be a new episode released every two weeks, so please like, share and subscribe if you like what you hear!

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August 20, 2026Episode 841 hr 3 min

84: Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, Co-founders of Hyphen Strategy

Today’s guests are two of the most respected strategic thinkers in Ireland’s communications and brand advisory sector, Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, the co-founders of Hyphen Strategy, a Dublin-founded strategic and creative consultancy that helps organisations create a competitive edge through the fusion of strategic intelligence and creative storytelling. Hyphen was established in 2022 and has quickly built a reputation for helping businesses, institutions and public-facing organisations sharpen their positioning, develop powerful narratives and deliver campaigns that create meaningful impact. Sharon Mooney serves as Managing Partner at Hyphen and brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of communications, creativity and business strategy. Her work has spanned brand transformation, digital strategy, content creation and corporate reputation, helping organisations navigate change while building stronger connections with customers, employees and stakeholders. Alongside her is James Dunne, Hyphen’s Strategy Partner and one of Ireland’s most experienced strategic planners. Widely recognised as one of the early digital disruptors in the Irish advertising industry, James has spent his career helping brands tackle complex business challenges through insightful planning, innovation and strategic creativity. Today, Hyphen operates from Dublin and Brussels, advising clients across brand strategy, creative campaigning, innovation, citizen engagement and organisational positioning. This is the 84th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’, featuring special guests Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, the co-founders of Hyphen Strategy.

August 6, 2026Episode 8358 min

83: Kevin Gallagher, General Manager for Europe at Qashio

Qashio is one of the fastest-growing spend management platforms serving businesses across Europe and the Middle East. They help companies issue unlimited virtual and physical corporate cards with customisable spending controls, automate expense management, and gain real-time visibility over company spend. In addition, their rewards ecosystem allows businesses to earn points and miles with leading global airline and hotel loyalty programmes, turning operational spend into meaningful business value. Qashio recently established its European headquarters in Dublin as part of its long-term European growth strategy. Sitting in front of me is Kevin Gallagher, the General Manager for Europe. He joined in early 2026 to spearhead Qashio's expansion across the continent as the UAE-founded spend-management platform extends its reach into Europe and the UK. Kevin brings more than 15 years of experience building and scaling commercial operations for global technology leaders and his expertise spans enterprise go-to-market strategy, team building and strategic partnerships across regulated, financial-services environments. This is the 83rd episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’, featuring special guest Kevin Gallagher, General Manager for Europe at Qashio.

July 23, 2026Episode 8259 min

82: Fidelma McGuirk, CEO and founder of Payslip

Fidelma McGuirk is the CEO and founder of Payslip, a technology company delivering payroll control, integration and automation AI. With 20+ years’ experience scaling international business and leading multinational teams across global HR & IT functions, McGuirk identified the need for a technology solution to help multinational employers standardise and centrally manage their global payroll. Payslip was founded in Westport, Ireland in 2016 and now has offices in Dublin, Bulgaria and Spain, serving a global customer base. The company now supports more than 1.3 million monthly payslips across 125+ countries and over €5 billion in payroll payments annually. Marking its tenth year in business, Payslip has delivered 60% compound annual growth in recent years while expanding its AI-powered payroll automation capabilities and international customer base. This is the 82nd episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Fidelma McGuirk, CEO and founder of Payslip.

July 9, 2026Episode 811 hr 0 min

81: John Corley, Co-founder and CEO of Spanish Point Technologies

John Corley is Co-founder and CEO of Spanish Point Technologies, a Dublin-headquartered company that builds enterprise software products and intelligent Microsoft-native cloud platforms, and that modernise complex organisations at scale. He has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, beginning his career in software development in the early 1990s. In 2005, he co-founded Spanish Point Technologies to provide innovative software solutions to medium and large businesses based on emerging Microsoft technologies. Within two years, the company was named Microsoft Worldwide Partner of the Year, recognising its technical depth and early market position and establishing a long-standing position within Microsoft’s enterprise ecosystem, which remains central to its delivery model today. Under Corley’s leadership, the company is entering its next phase of global expansion, with a clear focus on scaling its product portfolio and advancing enterprise digital transformation through cloud and AI. This is the 81st episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest John Corley, Co-founder and CEO of Spanish Point Technologies

June 25, 2026Episode 801 hr 7 min

80: Biraj Rath, CEO of Braahmam International, CTO and CIO at Lexenius

Biraj Rath is the CEO of Braahmam International, a global language services and market-expansion firm he co-founded in 2000. The business has grown from a localisation specialist into a strategic international growth partner for enterprise brands across Fintech, eCommerce, SaaS, and eLearning. Under his leadership, Braahmam has built a remarkable track record — serving over 250 clients worldwide, operating across 100+ languages, and maintaining a near-perfect customer retention rate since inception. The company has been recognised with the SAP Service Recognition Award for ERP Localisation and was a pioneer in deploying world-class language technology platforms with seamless automation for its clients. With over two decades of experience in global business strategy, Biraj specialises in cross-border growth, multilingual content, cultural intelligence, and digital readiness. This is the 80th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Biraj Rath, CEO of Braahmam International, CTO and CIO at Lexenius.

June 11, 2026Episode 791 hr 0 min

79: Mary Lawlor, CEO at Clann Credo

Clann Credo was established by the Presentation Order of nuns in 1996. While social finance was a well-established concept in America and Europe, there was nothing like it in Ireland. After a successful pilot project, the Presentation nuns put €1m seed capital into a social investment fund. Other religious charities chipped in, and now Clann Credo also borrows money from the Social Finance Foundation, a wholesale fund set up by the government. Clann Credo accelerates positive community impact by making flexible and fair lending accessible to every community in Ireland. Their vision is a society where every community has the opportunity to drive positive impact for all. They believe in the power and passion of community volunteers to shape society for the better for all. For their part, they do everything they can to accelerate positive community impact. Mary Lawlor is the Chief Executive Officer at Clann Credo, and under her leadership, it continues to strengthen its position as a thought leader in impact lending, expanding access to fair, flexible lending for community and social enterprises across Ireland. Mary also developed the Dynamic Funding Model for Social finance which the government has now adopted themselves. Before joining Clann Credo in 2021, Mary served as Chief Executive of Carlow County Development Partnership from 2009 and previously as Chief Executive Officer of Carlow LEADER Rural Development Company Ltd for seven years, working directly with communities to translate ambition into tangible economic and social progress. This is the 79th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Mary Lawlor, CEO at Clann Credo.

May 28, 2026Episode 7857 min

78: Ciaran Mulligan, Entrepreneur & Managing Director

Ciaran Mulligan is an Irish entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former managing director of Blue Insurance and now, the founder of YES Insurance. Over more than two decades, he has become one of Ireland’s most recognisable figures in the niche insurance sector. In 2003, Mulligan co-founded Blue Insurance alongside Rowan Devereux. Initially focused on travel insurance, the company quickly expanded into specialist products. Under his leadership, Blue Insurance became one of Ireland’s leading online insurance brokers and developed strong operations in both Ireland and the UK. It introduced several first-to-market offerings, including two-year car and home insurance policies and low-cost annual multi-trip travel insurance. The company embraced digital sales early, with the majority of policies sold online at a time when much of the insurance industry still relied heavily on traditional brokers and phone sales. In 2026, he returned to the insurance market with the launch of YES Insurance. The new company initially focused on travel insurance and specialist niche products, including gadget insurance, pet insurance, wedding insurance and electric bike insurance. Throughout his career, Mulligan has been recognised for his entrepreneurial approach, strong sales instincts and focus on innovation in consumer insurance. This is the 78th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Ciaran Mulligan, Entrepreneur & Managing Director.

May 14, 2026Episode 771 hr 6 min

77: Tom Keogh, Founder and Managing Director at Keogh's Farm

The Keogh family have been farming in North County Dublin for over 200 years growing fresh produce, particularly potatoes, and supplying the local markets. As part of the farming community for generations, being a good neighbour and supporting local communities is very much part of the Keogh Family Ethos. Tom Keogh, is a director of the family business, who has guided it through considerable industry challenges, to become one of Ireland’s most esteemed fresh produce businesses. Tom is dedicated to working alongside and supporting community initiatives, driving positive changes to help build brighter futures. The other hat that Tom wears is as the Founder and Managing Director of Keoghs Crisps, a premium, snack food manufacturer employing 150 people. Founded in 2011, Keogh’s have grown to become one of Ireland’s most popular food brands, exporting to 20 countries. Tom’s passion for quality, superior taste, innovation, and efficacious marketing have resulted in Keogh’s achieving considerable market share in an industry dominated by powerful, multinational competitors. Keogh’s Crisps has seen phenomenal growth in the last year both in Ireland and in markets overseas. This is the 77th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Tom Keogh, Founder and Managing Director at Keogh's Farm.

April 30, 2026Episode 761 hr 1 min

76: Jonathan Fitzpatrick and Vincent Fitzpatrick, Co-Founders and Joint CEOs, Exemplar Energy

Exemplar is Ireland’s trusted energy advisor, combining deep market expertise with personal, dependable service for businesses that cannot afford to get energy decisions wrong. They bring together expertise across energy procurement, market trading, engineering and on-the-ground performance. This joined-up capability allows them to look beyond price alone and help clients make smarter, more defensible decisions over the short and long term. Whether you are a large energy user managing significant risk exposure, or a complex multi-site business looking for clarity and control, their advice is tailored to the client’s reality. Exemplar was founded by Jonathan and Vincent Fitzpatrick, with a clear belief: that better energy advice comes from combining technical expertise with human relationships. With over 15 years’ experience in energy markets, Vincent leads Exemplar’s trading strategy and market execution. He oversees hedging and risk management programmes for some of Ireland’s largest energy users, working closely with the procurement and engineering teams to ensure fully aligned client solutions. With over 20 years’ experience in Energy markets, Jonathan leads product development and supplier engagement across Exemplar. He ensures clients benefit from innovative structures and forward-looking procurement solutions, working in partnership with trading and engineering colleagues to deliver a joined-up energy strategy. This is the 76th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Jonathan Fitzpatrick and Vincent Fitzpatrick - Co-Founders and Joint CEOs, Exemplar Energy.

April 16, 2026Episode 751 hr 7 min

75: Colin Kennedy, Operations and Technology Leader and Board Member at DPD Ireland

DPD Ireland is one of Ireland’s leading parcel delivery and logistics providers, specialising in domestic and international courier services for businesses and consumers. The company operates as part of Geopost (formerly DPDgroup), the parcel and express delivery arm of La Poste, the French national postal service. DPD Ireland delivers tens of millions of parcels each year through a franchise-based distribution model supported by over 1,600 delivery professionals and staff. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation and sustainability in logistics. The company recently announced a €5 million investment in their dedicated Out of Home delivery service ‘PickUp’, becoming the first parcel delivery company in Ireland to offer this service. This new service will allow customers to have parcels delivered directly to their dedicated branded lockers across the country, offering customers even greater flexibility, privacy, convenience, and affordability when receiving their parcels. Colin Kennedy, is a Technology and Logistics leader with 30+ years’ experience devising strategy and leading transformational change for both domestic and international B2B & B2C organisations. He has held Managing Director, CIO and Innovation roles in the technology, logistics and Medical Industries, and is currently Managing Director of DPD Pickup and a board member of DPD Ireland. This is the 75th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Colin Kennedy, Operations and Technology Leader and Board Member at DPD Ireland.