The Goosed Podcast

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I chat with Ian Gaughran, CEO of Olive for Education, a platform that’s on a mission to make high-quality learning accessible and affordable for all.

We talk about:
How Olive is removing the traditional barriers to education and skills training
Why upskilling and lifelong learning are crucial to Ireland’s future workforce
How they’re keeping prices genuinely low — and who benefits
The potential for tech to democratise education on a global scale

If you care about education, digital inclusion, or creating real opportunity through learning — this one’s for you.

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Kris O’Shea, of Olas, the startup building an open, blockchain-powered protocol to rebuild trust in media — and rewire how quality information is funded, verified, and rewarded.

We get into:
📰 Why trust in media is broken — and how it got this way
🧠 How Olas uses decentralised identity, staking, and prediction markets to incentivise truth over clicks
💸 The radical economics of DeKnow: micropayments, matched funding, and writer accountability
🌍 Why this isn’t just about journalism — it’s about protecting democracy and global progress

If you're into blockchain, media, or just tired of trying to figure out what’s true online — this episode is for you.

On this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, we go behind the headset with Catherine O'Doherty and Charles Lonjaret from Sia Partners, the global consultancy co-creating a world-first VR training experience with Chartered Accountants Ireland.

This isn’t just a tech demo — it’s a bold reimagining of how we teach critical thinking, decision-making, and professional scepticism.

We dive into:
🧠 Why traditional training struggles to teach complex judgement-based skills
🎮 How immersive, game-based VR is outperforming classroom and e-learning models
⚖️ Why professional scepticism is more important than ever in an age of disruption
📚 What this means for the future of learning in industries like finance, law, healthcare, and more

If you're curious about the future of professional education, or how immersive tech is moving beyond hype into real impact, this one’s unmissable.

In this episode of the Goosed Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Cowan, affectionately known as The Purple Lady—a powerhouse advocate creating real change in the world of accessibility.

Shelley shares her journey and the origin stories behind:

JustUs – a not-for-profit helping adults with disabilities enjoy safe, inclusive social lives,

TravelEase – highlighting the best in hospitality for disabled travelers,

Access Avenue – working with businesses to improve accessibility standards from the ground up.

We talk about the hidden truths of ableism, the shocking fact that more hotels are pet-accessible than disability-accessible, and why inclusion shouldn't be an afterthought. Shelley is living proof that passion, empathy, and action can reshape the world.

On this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Scott Ashmore, co-founder of Shuttle, the fintech startup on a mission to modernise how startups raise money — and how everyday people can get involved in the investment world.

We chat about:
🚀 The evolution of startup fundraising and why it’s broken for so many🌐 How Shuttle is making the process faster, smoother, and more transparent📊 The shift towards giving more people access to early-stage investing🛠️ Where Shuttle is today — and the big vision behind the product

If you're a founder, angel investor, or just curious about the future of fundraising and fintech, this one’s a must-listen.

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Brian Kenny, founder of Momntum, the platform that’s using AI to completely rethink what customer loyalty should look like.We chat about:🧠 How AI is making loyalty smarter, not just more digital📲 Why “know your customer” is no longer enough🎯 How brands can build emotional intelligence into their customer experience🔁 The end of “points-for-everything” loyalty, and what comes nextIf you’re in marketing, CX, retail, or just curious about where brand loyalty is heading, this one’s packed with insight.

On this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I sit down with Shane Mann, founder of Tranzaura, the Limerick-based company redefining how modern fleets operate — with a laser focus on safety, compliance, and smart decision-making.

We chat about:
How Tranzaura helps companies manage complex transport operations at scaleWhy real-time data and communication are game-changers for fleet safety
What it’s like building a global tech company from LimerickShane’s founder journey and his take on growing a mission-led SaaS business

Whether you're into transport tech, scaling SaaS, or just love a strong Irish founder story, this one’s well worth the spin.

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Alan Browne, founder of Soarvo, a company that builds scalable, reliable tech solutions rooted in real engineering thinking.

We dig into:
🔧 Why Soarvo focuses on actual problems, not flashy features💡 The difference between innovation theatre and real technical progress⚙️ What it takes to build a lean, engineering-first startup🚀 Alan’s journey from engineer to founder — and what he’s learned along the way

If you're tired of buzzwords and want to hear how great tech actually gets built and shipped, this one’s for you.

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I chat with Solomon Adesiyan, founder of Coum, the company helping artists and brands break beyond streaming platforms and into the world of 3.3 billion mobile gamers.

We talk about:
🎮 How Coum’s in-game DJ brings music into mobile gaming without breaking the player experience.
🎵 Why music discovery needs to move beyond playlists and streams.
📱 How Coum’s non-intrusive audio ads are changing the way brands engage with mobile gamers.
🚀 Solomon’s journey building a tech product at the intersection of gaming, music, and advertising.

If you care about music, gaming, or marketing, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, we sit down with Heidi Davis, founder and CEO of Peri, a ground-breaking platform in the FemTech space, built to support women through perimenopause and beyond.

We talk about:

1) What FemTech really means and why it’s on the rise.

2) The often-overlooked challenges of perimenopause, and why education and support are crucial.

3) How Peri is using technology to create a supportive, stigma-free space for women.

4) The broader conversation around women’s health, funding for FemTech, and what's next for this fast-growing space.

This one’s not just for women – it’s for anyone who wants to understand why health equity matters and how tech can help drive real change.