“I knew this was the fix” – Robert Hoban, CEO of Offr on leading a PropTech revolution  

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Making an Offr - Robert Hoban, CEO of Offr on leading a PropTech revolution

Two bad harvests and a global financial crash - some of the unlikely ingredients that contributed to entrepreneur Donagh Quigley’s success in founding The Handmade Soap Company.

Donagh Quigley, The Handmade Soap Company - CLEANING UP – From farmer’s markets to going global

John Mullins, Executive Chair and CEO Amarenco joined KPMG Partner and Global Head of Climate, Decarbonisation and Renewables, Mike Hayes on the latest edition of the KPMG Private Enterprise Insights for Entrepreneurs podcast. John and Mike discussed a range of issues including; Ireland’s renewable energy outlook, the transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society and the ambition of Amarenco.

Discussing Ireland’s Sustainability Future with John Mullins, Amarenco

In this latest podcast, Joe O'Mara, KPMG's Head of Aviation Finance, speaks to Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE Capital, about his thoughts on the impact of the crisis so far and for the future of the market. DAE owns and manages approximately 400 aircraft worth $15bn.

Airline Economics Aviation Industry Leaders: Firoz Tarapore, CEO, DAE Capital

KPMG’s Andrew O’Leary shares advice on managing cash and working capital in challenging times, telling businesses to forget profit, focus on cashflows and forecasting.

Andrew O’Leary, Working Capital Management Team, KPMG – MANAGING CASH – Tools, techniques and data to manage cashflow in a crisis

CEO of Flahavan’s Foods, John Flahavan, talks about expanding overseas, introducing organic oats to South Korea, and the importance of an outside perspective in family business.

John Flahavan, CEO, Flahavan’s Foods – ONE STEP AT A TIME - Building a brand abroad

KPMG Sustainable Futures lead, Russell Smyth, outlines four business cases for climate action and why sustainable business practices are no longer a ‘should do’ but a ‘must do’ for Irish companies.

Russell Smyth, KPMG Sustainable Futures: The business case for climate action

Former Vice President of Global Operations, PayPal, Louise Phelan shares her thoughts on running a successful business and why CEOs should communicate their expectations from the start with staff at all levels.

Louise Phelan, Group Deputy CEO, Phelan Energy Group - VOICE YOUR EXPECTATIONS - Company culture comes from the top

Andrew O’Shaughnessy had ambitions to be a global player with Poppulo, the internal communication software firm he founded over 10 years ago. The company now serves 900 of the world’s largest organisations and last year raised €30 million in funding. Listen to Andrew talk about the impact of good internal communications on business, the importance of inclusive company culture, and lessons he’s made along the way.  

Andrew O’Shaughnessy, CEO and Founder, Poppulo - GOING GLOBAL - Find a niche and be the best at it

Enterprising pharmacist, Oonagh explains how she went from an internship to owning a chain of nine pharmacies across Dublin. She talks about how she uses data to make decisions, listens to the opinions of her staff, and is not afraid of failure. “If you don’t fail, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough.”

Oonagh O’Hagan, Owner, Meaghers Pharmacy Group – BUILDING A CHAIN - The importance of failure

An engineer by trade, James shares how his frustrations as a customer sparked the start of XOCEAN, a robotic ocean data collection business that recently closed a financing round of almost €8 million after just two years in business. Listen to James discuss customers, culture, funding, foundations for scaling and setting his sights on international expansion.

James Ives, Founder, XOCEAN - ROBOT BOATS – Spotting a gap in the global market

Entrepreneur and former Irish boxing international Brian Crowley shares his story since hanging up his gloves at 25 to establish TTM Healthcare in 2002. Brian shares his 7 key lessons learnt along the way, from the hardest hires, prioritising talent over numbers and managing risk to avoiding the business start-up ‘valley of death’. TTM Group now employs close to 1,000 people across the globe with turnover north of €95 million.

Brian Crowley, Founder, TTM Group – BOXING CLEVER - Seven lessons in business

Conflict is a normal reality of family business – recognising this and managing the likely issues that could arise is critical for the future of both the business and the family. Ken McCracken speaks to Ian Kehoe about why family businesses need to face the personal issues that could derail their business and start having open conversations about managing dispute and conflict.

Ken McCracken, Family Business Consulting, KPMG: FAMILY STRIFE – When business is personal

Norman shares his incredible story of risk, reward and reinvention, from his first foray into entrepreneurship at the age of 15 to leading the world’s fastest growing energy business, tackling the decarbonisation challenge head on.

Norman Crowley, Founder, Crowley Carbon: WALKING ON HOT COALS - A serial entrepreneur’s story

David O'Kelly, Partner, KPMG Corporate Finance: A CAPITAL IDEA - How to raise between €5m and €50m

Listen and learn from a mix of some of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs and expert business advisers. Whether you’re interested in war stories from those who have done it before, advice on how to take your business to the next level or discussions on the hot topics impacting Irish business right now – our series brings you the latest updates.

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