Business Post Podcasts

Aoife Mulqueen of Vodafone Ireland joins Emmet Ryan on the big show to talk about how companies need to think broader about how they hire and retain staff. From unconscious bias through diversity and inclusion, she has plenty to say about how doing the right thing for potential hires is going to help your business save time and money while enabling growth.

In the latest Connected Podcast, Emmet Ryan talks to Enterprise Ireland's senior vice-president of digital technologies, Máire Walsh. She is impressed with the amount of talent and technology coming out of Ireland, but says some Irish companies could improve their marketing, especially when they are trying to break into the US market.

The big show is back as Connected gets a pharma buzz going in its latest episode. Emmet Ryan is joined by Andy Dundon of GSK to talk about all things around the pharmaceutical industry and technology. Andy is a fascinating guest as he has to take on one of the tougher challenges when it comes to explaining what he does. The importance of tech in pharma is easy for anyone to get, knowing what it involves and how it is evolving the industry is another matter entirely. On this episode he breaks everything down brilliantly in what is a really informative episode of the big show.

The big show returns from its long slumber and we're joined by the OG of European Young Scientist winners Grace O'Connor, who took the first title all the way back in 1989. O'Connor joins Emmet Ryan to discuss the EU Competition for Young Scientists coming to Dublin in September and why she still cares about the contest nearly three decades after winning. O'Connor, who now runs her own pharmacy chain, talks about how she still cares about her original project, what she learns from the youngsters taking part in the competition these days, plus why she wants you to rock up to the RDS to see all the projects in mid-September.

Google's Marie Davis joins the big show to talk about the challenges for SMEs looking to get bigger online. Davis talks to Emmet Ryan about the opportunities and supports out there for Irish businesses, how the market is changing, and a whole lot more.

Ryan Burke, senior vice president international with InVision joins Emmet Ryan on the big show to discuss all things design. With experience and aesthetic playing a bigger role than ever in the tech space, Burke offers fascinating insights as to how designers are branching out and shaping the way we live.

In a special edition of the Connected podcast, Emmet Ryan is joined by Jason Walsh and Quinton O'Reilly to discuss the issues raised in the March edition of Connected's cover story on privacy and connectivity. From the health impact to improving links with relatives overseas, the gang runs the gamut across the issues including privacy concerns, security risks, and keeping an eye on just how many gizmos we are using to stay connected.

We're talking all things blockchain this week as Wachsman Ireland managing director Emma Walker joins Emmet Ryan on the big show. From the growth of cryptocurrencies to the role of blockchain beyond that, Walker gives her insights from working with a wealth of businesses across this space. We also hear about Walker's route to her current role and what it's like leading the global expansion of a young business while still in her mid 20s.

It's time for the annual big sexy Valentine's day edition of Connected. Emmet Ryan is joined by Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa and Connected regular Róisín Kiberd to look at how technology is impacting our personal lives. This extended edition of Connected sees the gang discuss the messages from the Black Mirror episode Hang the DJ, the way the internet is making love into a commodity, how people use online dating apps, sex robots, and a whole lot more. Whether you are in love or not even bothered looking, it's a packed show with plenty to intrigue the Cult of Connected. Enjoy.

Garvan Callan, director of strategy, digital, and innovation at Bank of Ireland joins Emmet Ryan in studio to discuss what his job actually is, business transformation, reinventing your business, start-ups, and what's coming down the tracks. The episode also features some festive references because we recorded it before Christmas. Ah, timing. Enjoy a jam packed edition of Connected.