The Startup Accountant Podcast

E53 : Irish Brand Sentro Labs : Startup Awards 2025

E52 : Irish Brand Fussy Food Plates : Startup Awards 2025

E51 : Irish Brand Naze : Startup Awards 2025

E50 : Auto Enrolment Pensions Podcast

E49: The startup awards, organisers, judges and past winners

Episode 48 : Building a lash empire with AVA Lashes

In this episode, JR sits down with Ava, the founder of AVA Lashes. They dive into a range of topics, including: - What AVA Lashes is and how it has grown - How Ava first got into the beauty industry and developed a passion for lashes specifically - The journey behind starting her own range of products - How she expanded into running lash courses for aspiring professionals - The creation of The Lash Market - Ava’s advice for standing out in the beauty industry - Tips for anyone looking to get started in beauty, from Ava's perspective - What’s next for AVA Lashes and future plans - The importance of avoiding comparison, especially in the age of social media - Ava's biggest motivations and what keeps her going It’s an inspiring episode full of insight for anyone in or aspiring to be part of the beauty industry. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 47 : The Future of Subscriptions with the founders of Taly.

On this episode JR sits down with the founders of Taly Kerri and Alex Sheeran They discuss a number of topocs including What Taly is How the idea came about The joruney to date Fundraising Working with investors and mentors Getting ready to launch there new B2B vertical Moving into the US market The imortnace of knowing your numbers What tips would they give to someone starting now How they switch off Who inspires them in the world of business This is a great episode and we hope you enjoy.

Episode 46 : Building a creative agency with Andrew Woodcock

On this episode JR sits down with Andrew Woodcock, founder of Bad Apple Creative. They Discuss Bad Apple Creative and how Andrew started it What was the hardest part of starting the Business What does Andrew do to switch off Pricing projects throught Andrew business journey How Andrew structures payments for projects Focusing on a niche What are the most important numbers Andrew looks at in his business Andrews advice for people starting out The importance of testing differnt things to find your niche We hope you enjoy.

Episode 45 : Building Whole Supp & fuelling active lifestyles with Darren O'Reilly

On this episode, JR sits down with co-founder of Whole Supp, Darren O'Reilly. They Discuss: What led Darren to coming up with the concept for Whole Supp The process of creating Whole Supp How COVID made it a lot harder when creating the product How Whole Supp is different from other protein or meal shakes on the market Their recent re-brand What are Darren's go-to numbers when measuring the business When was it time to take on investment Moving into the retail space How does Darren switch off? What motivates Darren specifically The importance of building a brilliant team What are the future plans for Whole Supp Darren's advice for anyone looking to start a business We hope you enjoy.

Episode 44 : How to build a sustainable fashion brand with Kalo founders Kate O'Neill and Michael O'Malley

On this episode, JR sits down with founders of the vegan leather accessory fashion brand Kalo, Kate O'Neill and Michael O'Malley They Discuss How the concept for Kalo came about Creating their first prototype The benifits of using apple leather and how it is made Entering and winning the Arontts startup competetion Starting a business during Covid Getting feedback from customers Their advice for anyone looking to start a fashion brand Having sustaibility in mind in all aspects of the business The reality of running your own business Whats next for Kalo. We hope you enjoy.