Growing Further

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.

David O'Meara talks to Alex Kelly, co-founder and COO of Brightflag, about transforming the legal industry through technology and AI. Alex shares how Brightflag helps global companies manage legal spend, improve efficiency, and build data-driven legal teams — and reflects on his own journey from lawyer to tech entrepreneur.

In this episode of the Growing Further podcast, David O'Meara speaks with Stephen Smith, founder of Kitman Labs, about how data is transforming the world of sports performance. From injury prevention to talent development, they explore how elite teams use technology, analytics, and AI to make smarter decisions and drive success. Stephen also shares his journey from Leinster Rugby to Silicon Valley, offering insights into leadership, innovation, and building a global sports tech business.

This week David O'meara talks to Humberto Martinez Barones, co-founder of Nerit'e and finalist at the Growing Further Awards 2024. Humberto shares his journey from Mexico to Germany, building innovative in-season soil fertility solutions to make farming more efficient and sustainable.

Discover how Nerit'e is helping farmers optimize yields, reduce costs, and protect the planet. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the future of agriculture and tech-driven solutions for global farming challenges.

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In this episode, David O'Meara sits down with Julian Hughes, Managing Director of Hughes Farming, to explore his journey from a small 3.5-acre farm to managing over 1,000 acres. Julian shares insights into treating farming as a business, embracing sustainability, and leveraging innovative technology like robotic weeding. Tune in to hear about the challenges of food inflation, the state of Irish agriculture, and the importance of consumer choices in supporting local produce. 

In this special episode, David O'Meara sat down with three past Growing Further finalists—MyGug, BiaSol, and martee ai—to explore their exciting progress in food innovation since January’s awards ceremony. Plus, this year’s judge, Heather Morris, Head of Investments at Founders Talent Accelerator, shared invaluable insights into the key factors for launching a product and the broader startup ecosystem in Ireland and beyond.

In this episode, Aisling Murray, Founder and Director of Beta Festival—an event celebrating the fusion of art and technology from November 1st to 17th in Dublin—joins host David O'Meara to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the role of innovation in shaping Beta Festival.

In this episode, host David O'Meara sits down with Bobby Healy, the mastermind behind several successful ventures and founder of Manna Drone Delivery.

Growing Further seeks to identify, recognise and reward companies whose goal is to positively impact the retail supply chain. Growing Further focuses on the entire supply chain, from production to waste management, promoting companies that are striving for a more sustainable future for the retail industry.