The Dublin Business Collective

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Dublin Chamber is proud and excited to introduce The Dublin Business Collective, kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. Every fortnight, our host, Máire Fay will sit down with entrepreneurial visionaries, industry icons, and game-changers from diverse backgrounds and industries. These trailblazers have built empires, shattered glass ceilings, and transformed their passion into thriving businesses. The Dublin Business Collective is your go-to resource for actionable advice, practical tips, and motivation to fuel your own business journey. Dublin Chamber is the largest and most influential B2B networking and lobbying organisation in Dublin. Founded in 1783, the Chamber now represents over 1,000 businesses throughout the Greater Dublin region. As the voice of Dublin business, we want Dublin to be globally renowned for its quality of life, sustainability, and economic vibrancy. Our mission is to help your business succeed in a successful Dublin. To find out more visit dublinchamber.ie.

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July 17, 202441 min

Kealan lennon - Founder & CEO | Clever Cards

In this episode, our final show of series 2, host Máire Fay sits down with Kealan Lennon, founder of CleverCards. Kealan shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from early success in corporate finance to leading a multimillion-pound buyout. Inspired by seamless mobile payments in China, Lennon identified a gap in the market for digital payments focused on businesses rather than the consumer. Kealan and Máire discuss the evolution of CleverCards, now a global fintech trailblazer with over 350,000 users across the world. Listen now to hear Kealan'ss thoughts on the future of digital payments, his ambitious mission for CleverCards and his advice for fellow entrepreneurs - https://www.clevercards.com/ Talk to us LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber -- This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

July 3, 202436 min

Niamh Boyle - Founder & CEO | The Reputations Agency

In this episode, Máire is talking all things reputation with Niamh Boyle, founder and CEO of The Reputations Agency. Niamh is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in reputation management. When it comes to setting the standard in strategic communications, and media relations, The Reputations Agency sits right at the forefront, shaping and safeguarding the reputations of Ireland’s biggest brands, guiding them through challenging times and helping them emerge stronger. The Reputations Agency are exclusive partners of the global Reputation Institute, publishing annual RepTrak Reports. In doing so Niamh has anchored the work of The Reputations Agency in world class reputation measurement, an asset unmatched in Ireland. The Agency’s philosophy is that strong reputations drive successful businesses and successful businesses drive society - https://thereputationsagency.ie/reptrak/reports Talk to us LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

June 19, 202433 min

Niamh Donnelly - Co-Founder | Akara Robotics

Transforming the future of healthcare, one robot at a time… In this episode Niamh Donnelly, Co-Founder and Chief Robotics Officer of Akara Robotics sits down with Máire Fay to discuss cutting-edge solutions in healthcare, the need for more women in STEM and the importance of taking a human-centred approach to AI. Máire and Niamh talk about moving into a care home for research, the difference between hospitals in Ireland and The USA and just how did Akara’s robot Stevie end up on the cover of Time Magazine? Akara’s commitment to harnessing technology for the greater good is an exciting and enormous leap forward for Irish AI and one we are all excited to watch develop! https://www.akara.ai/ Talk to us LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

June 5, 202441 min

Sharon Keegan - Founder & CEO | Peachylean

"Peachy Lean was set up at a time in my life when I needed support. At the time I couldn't find it, so, I designed it and made it happen." In this episode, Máire Fay sits down with Sharon Keegan, founder and CEO of Peachy Lean - a body-positive activewear brand for women. Sharon's journey is one of self-belief, entrepreneurial grit and a profound desire to help women overcome self-doubt and embrace their true selves. Since launching Peachy Lean, Sharon has grown the brand into an international, award-winning success, spreading self-confidence and self-esteem across the globe. Her dedication to empowering her customers has shaped the brand's identity and led to the creation of a unique online community focused on support and empowerment. Máire & Sharon talk innovation, customer focus and laying it all on the line in The Dragon’s Den If you are inspired to take a more active role in rewriting your own business future, remember that Dublin Chamber can guide and help you. Visit dublinchamber.ie for more or talk to us on our socials. LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

May 22, 202435 min

Tom Keogh - Founder & Managing Director | Keogh's Crisps

Be good to the land and the land will be good to you. This family story begins as many a good Irish story does, with a spot of rain, a rumour of sunshine and a few acres of the greenest countryside you’ve ever seen. In this episode, host Máire Fay talked farming and building brands with Tom Keogh, Managing Director of Keogh’s Crisps - Tom is also a director of Keogh’s Farm, the family business which specialises in potato growth and supply. Tom has guided the business through considerable industry challenges, to become one of Ireland’s most esteemed and sustainable fresh produce businesses. Máire and Tom chatted about origin stories, being in business with family, the power of marketing and what the future holds. -- If you are inspired to take a more active role in rewriting your own business future, remember that Dublin Chamber can guide and help you- visit dublinchamber.ie For more or talk to us on our socials. LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber -- This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

May 8, 202433 min

Denise Kenny Byrne - Co-Founder & CEO | The Head Plan

In this episode, Máire Fay sits down with Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan. The Head Plan was founded in 2019 after Denise and her husband Ciaran experienced serious illness, prompting them to reassess their life priorities and dive into the world of wellness and community. The Head Plan's first product, the Head Plan Journal, has touched the lives of over 100,000 Head Planners worldwide. In just four years, the award-winning business has achieved remarkable success, growth, and investment. Máire and Denise chat about how The Head Plan started, what it was like to pitch to legendary Dragon Peter Jones and what the future holds. In this fast-paced and digital world, we are all wired for connection. However, it's important to connect with ourselves before we can have meaningful connections with others. This is where The Head Plan comes in - an intuitive business built on bravery, belief, and balance. If you are inspired to take a more active role in rewriting your own business future, remember that Dublin Chamber can guide and help you. Visit dublinchamber.ie for more or talk to us on our socials. -- LinkedIn – Dublin Chamber X - @dubcham Instagram - @dublin.chamber TikTok - @dublin.chamber -- This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity. SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit sseairtricity.com

April 24, 202435 min

Noel Anderson - Managing Director | The Bridge 1859, Lemon and Duke, The Blackrock, Little Lemon

If you enjoy socialising in Dublin - in places with warm ambient lighting, surrounded by the hum of lively conversation and the smell of gorgeous food, there is a high chance you’ve been in one of this week’s guest’s well-regarded and thriving establishments. This week, host Máire Fay is joined by Noel Anderson, Managing Director of The Bridge 1859, Lemon and Duke, The Blackrock and the recently opened Little Lemon. The Irish gastro scene and hospitality industry is a tough but exciting space - It's competitive, it's demanding, but the rewards are incredible. But these venues don’t build themselves – success hinges on leadership and a team who have a vision and the ability to drive it home. In this episode, Noel and Máire talk about Noel’s first venture, the importance of trusting your instincts, and just how hospitable is the Dublin hospitality scene in 2024? If you are inspired to take a more active role in rewriting your own business future, remember that Dublin Chamber can guide and help you. Visit dublinchamber.ie for more or talk to us on our socials. -- LinkedIn Dublin Chamber X @dubcham Instagram @dublinchamber TikTok @dublin.chamber This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit www.sseairtricity.com/ie/

April 10, 202422 min

Sonia Deasy - Founder and CEO | Pestle & Mortar

We’re back! Our first guest of season 2 is Sonia Deasy, Founder and CEO of Pestle & Mortar, a trailblazing Irish skincare brand. Ever since the launch of their very first formulation, Pestle & Mortar have been known as changemakers – A dedication to creating an uncomplicated, yet high performing line of skincare products - has seen Sonia’s business catapulted onto the world stage with endorsements from Vanity Fair, Vogue and the New York Times. In this episode, Sonia will tell host Máire Fay about how her skincare philosophies are rooted in her Indian heritage and how it ultimately led to moving away from her family photography business and founding her thriving and award-winning range. If you are inspired to take a more active role in rewriting your own business future, remember that Dublin Chamber can guide and help you. Visit dublinchamber.ie for more or talk to us on our socials. LinkedIn Dublin Chamber X @dubcham Instagram @dublinchamber TikTok @dublin.chamber This podcast is kindly sponsored by SSE Airtricity SSE Airtricity empowers customers to switch to cleaner, greener energy and adopt green solutions to make your business more sustainable and help you on the road to net zero. Small steps can lead to the greatest change - to learn more about how SSE Airtricity can support your business on its sustainability journey visit www.sseairtricity.com/ie/

December 13, 202334 min

Stephen O'Leary - President, Dublin Chamber | Founder, Olytico

Stephen O’Leary is the 134th President of Dublin Chamber and has been a member of Council since 2015 and member of the Board of Directors since 2020. Stephen also sits on the Board of Directors of Chambers Ireland and Anu Productions. Stephen is the founder of Olytico, Ireland’s leading social media analysis company. As well as an Irish and international client list, research and analysis carried out by Olytico has been published by major national and international media outlets including RTE, The Irish Times, The BBC and The Washington Post. Stephen is a World Economic Forum Young Global Shaper. He is a highly regarded conference speaker having addressed audiences at events including the Sport and New Media Conference in Paris, Web Summit, DMX, and The Dublin Tech Summit. Stephen is a Fellow of Griffith College Dublin, where he lectured in Online Journalism. This episode concludes the first series of 'The Dublin Business Collective' - Stay tuned in the near future by following Dublin Chamber on all socials or via https://www.dublinchamber.ie/ The Dublin Business Collective is Sponsored by SSE Airtricity

November 29, 202334 min

John Tuohy - Founder & CEO | OOHpod

Join Maire Fay on 'Business Collective' once again as she sits down with John Tuohy, Founder & CEO of OOHPod - a seasoned entrepreneur with 30 years of business prowess. Discover his expertise in package delivery, freight, and logistics, with a focus on Self-Service Smart Parcel Lockers. Don't miss this episode filled with business wisdom and success stories. Be sure to subscribe to 'Business Collective' for weekly doses of entrepreneurial inspiration!