The Business Post Connected Podcast

Ahead of the publication of the Business Post's annual Connected 100 list this week, Charlie is joined by venture capitalist and former founder DC Cahalane to discuss how Ireland's tech ecosystem is actually faring.
The pair touch on what is being done right, where Irish tech is falling short and how hesitation in embracing AI could result in the country losing out.
Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary also joins Charlie to dissect the biggest tech stories of the week, including Apple's tax bill, Mark Zuckerberg's Irish castle and the latest on Anthropic's blockbuster IPO.
Landing every Wednesday morning, the Business Post Connected Podcast is a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor.
Sound by Larry Mockus
Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan
Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness
Artwork by Garrett Allen.

On this week's episode, Charlie and Alice delve into Stripe's recent flurry of M&A activity and how the deals will improve the unicorn's standing in the AI revolution. Also up for discussion is Irish sport tech firm Kitman Labs' multi-million dollar partnership with the US soccer league and tech veteran Sean Blanchfield's view on what Ireland's state-backed AI accelerator should look like. 
 
Landing every Wednesday morning, the Business Post Connected Podcast is a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor. Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

There are no friends in the AI race - a fact made clear by the ongoing trade secrets row between Apple and OpenAI. As the legal dispute between the two tech giant deepens, Charlie is joined by Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary to discuss the potential fallout. Charlie also speaks to Francisco Geronimo, vice president for data and analytics at IDC, the well-known research firm with a particular focus on the tech sector, about how smartphone makers are pivoting to ensure profitability as the chip crisis stands to end the era of budget smartphones. 
 
Landing every Wednesday morning, the Business Post Connected Podcast is a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor. Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

In 2017, Coroflo founders Rosanne Longmore, Jamie Travers and Helen Barry embarked on their mission to build the world's first accurate breast-feeding monitor. Almost a decade later, their product Coro is finally set to hit the market. This week Charlie sits down with Longmore, who serves as Coroflo chief executive, to discuss the firm's journey in getting to this point, plans for the future and Richard Branson's support for the product. Charlie is also joined by Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary to discuss whether new AI laws could stand to hurt the EU and OpenAI's Sam Altman's take on how the technology could be used to parent. 
 
Landing every Wednesday morning, the Business Post Connected Podcast is a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor. Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.

Welcome to the Business Post Connected Podcast - a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor. In February 2025, just seven years on from its establishment, Tines became the 11th Irish company to achieve 'unicorn' status. A year and a half later, the software automation firm has announced a major pivot to its core operation, with AI at the core of its plans. What will change and why now? Tines co-founder Eoin Hinchy joins Charlie to discuss. Business Post reporter Alice O'Leary is also in studio to discuss how the biggest names in tech are faring in results season, new OpenAI jobs in Dublin and why more people are embarking on digital detoxes.
 
The Business Post Connected Podcast lands every Wednesday morning. Presented by Charlie Taylor Sound by Larry Mockus Editing by Carolyn Goulden and Tim O'Donovan Broadcast co-ordination by Sarah McGuinness Artwork by Garrett Allen.