Can Midlands SMEs scale in an uncertain world? Kilbeggan’s Philip Gardiner of Foresight Group shares how local firms are navigating funding, succession, and long-term resilience. Glenisk’s Kate Malone introduces a high-protein dairy range that blends performance with sustainability. And one year in, Aishling Jones and Dylan Hyland of Hot-Shot Coffee reveal what it really takes to start—and grow—a café in rural Ireland.
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Episode 72
Enterprise Ireland’s Conor O’Donovan shares what Ireland’s start-up founders are really saying on the Founders Listening Tour—and why the Midlands has a key role to play. Ibec’s Meadhbh Costello makes the case for ramping up public investment in R&D to secure Ireland’s economic future. Plus, Paul Bell joins Ronan to remember the late Christy Maye, a mentor and friend who left a lasting legacy. And we wrap up with highlights from the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards 2025.
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Episode 71
Taking Care of Business with Ronan Berry June 3rd 2025
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Episode 70
This week, Dermot Smyth takes us through DTS’s journey from humble beginnings in Offaly to becoming a global name in sterilisation validation. Safety expert Breda Colgan lays out what rising workplace injury fines and a growing number of HSA inspectors mean for your business. And at MojoFest 2025, Helena Brunkman of Clipsk explains how her app is making pro-level video editing accessible to everyone—with help from Midlands 103’s Zoe Ryan.
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Episode 69
Scopey is leveling up—founder Jenna Farrell reveals how the anti-scope creep tool is breaking into AI-powered construction tech. If you’ve ever dreamed of life behind the wheel, Brendan Buggy and Joe Wynne are leading Ireland’s new push to recruit and train bus drivers. Plus, Offaly’s John McNally talks climate action on the ground, one initiative (and tweet) at a time. And finally, Tapitag’s Mark Gibbons explains how their smart networking tech could make business cards a thing of the past—just in time for the 2025 National Enterprise Awards.
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