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The Irish VC

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This podcast will bring you the latest news developments in Irish tech and venture combined with interviews from some of the leading figures within our industry. Our interviews focus on a diverse range of people from founders to investors. The goal is to find out about the highs and lows of each individual's journey to date and to give our audience a unique insight into the different elements of our tech ecosystem.

17 - The Irish VC ep16: Derval O'Rourke - Irish Athlete, 3x Olympian, Entrepreneur, RTE Athletics Commentator..

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17 - The Irish VC ep16: Derval O'Rourke - Irish Athlete, 3x Olympian, Entrepreneur, RTE Athletics Commentator..
In this episode, our host Marie chats to Irish legend and superstar athlete Derval O'Rourke. Derval competed for Ireland in numerous European, World and Olympic Championships. They chat about the success of the Irish team at the European Athletics Championships that just happened over the last few days in Rome! How these athletes prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?! They then take a step back in time to young Derval O'Rourke growing up in Cork and moving to Dublin to study & train in UCD. Transitioning from professional athlete to entrepreneur, providing advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to get their ideas off the ground and giving some insights on available supports out there! Finishing off with some closing thoughts from Derval & a random fire round questions at the end!
Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 48min
16 - The Irish VC ep:15 'LIVE podcast' on Technology Tomorrow
This podcast was recorded in Google HQ Dublin, Ireland, in front of a live audience. Tune in for a captivating discussion on 'Tech Tomorrow' with our incredible host Sarah Jane Larkin, Director General of the IVCA & podcast guests including:

🔹 Elliott Griffin - CEO of Business Venture Partners (BVP)
🔹 Sonia Neary - CEO of Wellola
🔹 Mark LIttle - Ex Broadcaster/ Co -Founder Storyful & Kinzen/ Spotify / Technology Leader
🔹Aidan McClean - CEO of UFODRIVE

In Episode 15, we delve into the world of "Tech Tomorrow," exploring its impact on mobility, healthcare, IT, and beyond. From innovations to the ethical dilemmas and everything in between, we cover the good, the bad, and what keeps us awake at night when it comes to technology.
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 51min
15 - The Irish VC ep:14 Michael McGrath, Minister for Finance
In this episode, Sarah Jane Larkin talks with Irelands Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath. They discuss a number of topics including...
- What he considers the biggest policy win for Ireland as a country
- The importance of homegrown ventures for Irelands economy
- Supports for innovation/entrepreneurship, and those who back them!
- Saving for rainy days
- How best we can bolster Irelands economic resilience
- As Minister for Finance, what keeps him awake at night!
- The prudence of learning from economic lessons of the past
- Irelands key role on the international economic stage
- Work/life balance, pastimes and...why politics?
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 34min
14 - The Irish VC ep:13 Mark Farrelly of HBAN
In this episode, Finn Hatherell interviews Mark Farrelly of HBAN. Together, they discuss Marks role in HBAN connecting founders / start- ups with angel investors and the process of how they connect the funders and founders.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 27min
13 - The Irish VC ep 12: Mark Ganly, CEO & Founder of N-Pro Headgear (Rugby Scrumcaps)
In this episode, Marie Nolan speaks with Mark Ganly, CEO & founder of N-Pro. They discuss the technology which N-pro have created within scrumcaps which are currently undergoing the largest clinical trial in world rugby as it relates to head protection. N-pro are the only company in the world to qualify for this trial passing the strict criteria set by World Rugby. They also discuss future plans for the company emerging into other sports, Marks Entrepreneurial insights, and advice for anyone at the early stages of setting up a company and navigating the fundraising process. They conclude with some predictions for the Rugby 6 nations as well as some final random questions about Mark.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 27min
12 - The Irish VC ep 11: Elaine Coughlan; Founder and Managing Partner at Atlantic Bridge
In this episode Sarah Jane Larkin speaks with Elaine Coughlan, founder and managing partner of Atlantic Bridge. They discuss how and why she founded Atlantic Bridge, advice for startups seeking investment and the differences between the Irish and U.S tech ecosystem and what we could learn from it.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 47min
11 - The Irish VC ep 10: Niamh Donnelly; co-founder of Akara Robotics
In this episode Finn Hatherell speaks with Niamh Donnelly the Chief Robotics Officer at Akara Robotics.

They discuss the difficulty in scaling a hardware focused tech company, why robotics could be the next major tech boom after AI and how it could potentially revolutionise the healthcare sector.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 19min
10 - The Irish VC ep 9: EIIS special with Stephen Burdock
In this episode we do a deep dive into all things EIIS with our very own Stephen Burdock
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 38min
9 - The Irish VC ep 8: Sarah-Jane Larkin in Conversation with Leo Hamill
This podcast was done in collaboration with the IVCA. Leo Hamill (chairperson of the IVCA) speaks with Sarah-Jane Larkin (director general of the IVCA). They discuss the current venture landscape in Ireland, what can be done to make it more competitive and our reliance on global multinational tech companies.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 58min
8 - The Irish VC ep 7: Tom Flanagan; Director of Enterprise at NovaUCD
In this podcast we discuss how UCD is fostering a culture of entrepreneurship on campus, what Ireland needs to do to create a better environment for investors and how we compare with other nations when it comes to producing tech unicorns.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 20min
7 - The Irish VC Ep 6: Chupi Sweetman; CEO of Chupi
In this episode our host Kingsley Aikins speaks with Chupi Sweetman the founder of the jewellery brand Chupi. They discuss how she founded the company, the benefits of developing a strong network and the importance in choosing the right investors.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 48min
6 - The Irish VC Ep 5; Elliott Griffin (BVP) in conversation with Pete Townsend (Techstars)
In this episode our very own Managing Director - Elliot Griffin is in conversation with Pete Towsend from techstars. They discuss the changing landscape of Venture Capital in Ireland and what the future holds for crypto and Web 3.
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 51min
5 - The Irish VC (Bonus Episode); Anthony Scaramucci
In this episode Finn Hatherell speaks with Anthony Scaramucci, they discuss his time in office with President Trump, why he left the white house and his new Unicorn Recovery fund at SkyBridge.
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 41min
4 - The Irish VC Ep 4: David James; Principal at MVP
In this episode Finn speaks with David James who is a principal at Manhattan Venture Partners
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 38min
3 - The Irish VC Ep 3: Leo Hamill; Chairperson of the Irish Venture Capital Association
In this Episode our host Kingsley Aikins speaks with Leo Hamill. Leo has over 30 years experience working in venture capital and private equity and is the current chairperson of the IVCA. They discuss how Leo broke into the industry, the importance in having good mentors to accelerate your career and lessons learnt from the 2008 financial crisis.
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 1h 00min
2 - The Irish VC Ep 2: Damian Young; CEO of Zeuss Scooters
In this episode our host Kingsley Aikins speaks with the founder and CEO of Zeuss scooters Damian Young.
Mon, 08 May 2023 - 39min
1 - The Irish VC Ep 1: Garret Flower; CEO of Wayleadr
In this episode we speak with the founder and CEO of Wayleadr - Garret Flower.

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 - 48min

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