In this episode, David speaks with Jack Stenson, Founder of Charrlie. Having built a platform that supports high-stakes innovation and investment decisions, Jack brings a unique perspective on navigating uncertainty, making smart choices without perfect information, and scaling a business from the ground up.He shares the realities of entrepreneurship, from why everything takes longer and is harder than expected in the early stages to how founders can stay focused on solving the problems that truly move their business forward.Jack also discusses the role of risk in building a company, why fear-based decision-making can hold founders back, and the importance of maintaining ownership over key decisions while navigating complex challenges.It’s a conversation about resilience, focus, and learning how to build a business step by step with a long-term mindset.

In this episode, David speaks with Bill Cogan, founder of Seven Legal, a law firm designed specifically for startups raising capital and scaling fast.

Bill breaks down the legal parts of fundraising that can quietly cost founders later, from term sheets and investor protections to key clauses that shape control, dilution, and exit outcomes. He shares how to approach a funding round without slowing it down, what “market” actually looks like in practice, and why getting the structure right early makes everything easier as the company grows.

They also discuss Seven Legal’s model, giving founders direct access to experienced lawyers who have handled hundreds of funding rounds, alongside flexible general counsel support for companies not yet ready for a full-time Head of Legal.

It’s a conversation about raising smarter, scaling faster, and building a company that is structured to win long term.

In this episode David speaks with Ankita Vijayvergiya, CEO and co-founder of BillionCarbon, the startup developing food waste processing technology that turns waste into nutrient-rich outputs and lowers carbon emissions at scale.Ankita explains why food waste is one of the biggest and most overlooked climate problems.They talk about moving from consulting into building hardware, why many food waste solutions fail to scale, and what it takes to turn a climate problem into a commercially viable company.

How do you turn sheep milk into a premium skincare brand? 🐑🧴
In this episode of the Growing Further Podcast, Nicola and Elaine share the journey behind Banór, an Irish skincare brand born from farming roots and pharmaceutical science.
They talk openly about the two year research process, manufacturing setbacks, building during Covid, and why proof matters more than hype.
You’ll hear how independent lab testing validated their products, how customer feedback shaped new launches, and what it takes to prepare a brand for global markets.
A powerful conversation about patience, resilience, and building something different in a crowded industry 🌿🔬
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Radhika Jakku is the Director of Tech Mash Solutions, based in Hyderabad, one of India’s fastest-growing tech hubs. In this episode she joins David to talk about India’s talent boom, why the country is becoming a global tech hotspot, and how her team powers software for multiple companies across the Greenman Group.

She also shares her path from a small town to leading a 38-person engineering team, the role her mother played in her education, early career setbacks after Y2K, and what it took to step up, lead, and grow. It is a story about grit, opportunity, and the rise of modern India.

Adie McGuinness is Chair of Sigma Recruitment and one of the most experienced voices in Irish recruitment. In this episode, he sits down with David to talk about how work has changed over the past 30 years — and what hasn’t.

They dig into the early days of Ireland’s startup scene, the cultural shifts in hiring, and the lessons Adie’s learned building and rebuilding businesses through booms, busts, and buyouts. From office culture and remote work to mental health, politics, and the reality of doing business in Ireland, this is a candid look at the world of work from someone who's seen it all.

Carmen Sitz is the CEO and co-founder of edyfi, a Berlin-based startup using data to help retail real estate stakeholders make faster, smarter decisions about their buildings.

In this episode, Carmen joins David to talk about becoming a young founder, building inside a legacy industry, and what it takes to turn complex data into a usable product.

They also dig into what it means to launch something new from within a larger company, how to win trust with non-technical users, and why the slowest-moving markets can be the most rewarding to build in.

David O’Meara kicks off Season 2 of The Growing Further Podcast with a conversation with Gary Fox, entrepreneur and host of The Entrepreneur Experiment Podcast. Gary shares his journey from idea to execution, the lessons learned along the way, and the mindset shifts that shaped his path. This episode dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the power of experimentation, and what it really takes to grow further.

This week, David chats with Vinny Breslin, who went from teenage entrepreneur in Donegal to co-founder of Uplisting, a fast-growing SaaS business for short-term rentals. They talk building without a blueprint, growing a remote team, and what it takes to hand over a company you’ve spent years building. Now stepping back, Vinny reflects on the transition and how he’s approaching whatever comes next.