The Dublin Business Collective

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

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

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

"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

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