Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

<p>Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK, Australia and the United States.</p><br><p>Karl Fitzpatrick is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and CEO of Chevron College. Chevron employs 135 staff and delivers further and higher education programmes to over 15,000 students annually, through e-learning. </p><br><p>Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and business development. Hosted by successful Irish entrepreneur and investor, Karl Fitzpatrick, the show features insightful interviews with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, who share their experiences and strategies for success. Each episode delves into a wide range of topics, including marketing, finance, leadership and innovation, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen.</p><br><p>Fitzpatrick's engaging interviewing style allows guests to share their personal stories and lessons learned, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiration. The podcast emphasises the importance of resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and triumphs that come with starting and running a business, as well as the critical skills necessary to adapt and pivot for sustainable growth.</p><br><p>In addition to interviews, Business Matters often features discussions on current trends and issues affecting the business world. Fitzpatrick explores how technological advancements and market shifts impact entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to stay informed and agile.</p><br><p>Overall, the podcast is not just about theoretical concepts; it’s about real-world application. Fitzpatrick’s ability to extract actionable insights from his guests makes it an essential listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're looking to start a new venture or enhance an established business, Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick offers valuable knowledge and inspiration to help you navigate the complexities of the business world.</p><br><p>Regular topics include; Sales, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Funding Supports, Machine Learning, Recruitment, Training, Procurement, Cyber Security, Quality Assurance, Investment, Strategy, Remote Working, Digital Transformation, Research & Innovation, Brand Building, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Sustainability, Diversification and Inclusivity, Finance, Export Development, ESG, Productivity, Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Leadership and Management. New episodes drop every Saturday.</p><br><p>About Karl Fitzpatrick</p><p>Karl holds a Law Degree from University College Cork (UCC), which is ranked among the Top Law Schools in the world. Karl is the CEO and President of Chevron College, Ireland's largest privately owned accredited Further & Higher Education Institution. A specialist in e-learning, Chevron employs over 130 staff, has 15,000 students per annum and has annual revenues in the region of €18,000,000.</p><br><p>Contact Karl by emailing karl at karlfitzpatrick.ie</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Tim Ayling reveals how AI powered chatbots are being used to facilitate cyber attacks

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06-07
12:34

Stephen Felle from Fordel analyses the wealth of the nation and how to get better returns on savings

Stephen Felle from Fordel joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how a conversation with Dermot Desmond at his father’s funeral inspired him to pursue a career in finance, why he decided to leave Davy to set up Fordel, the wealth which exists in Ireland today and why the €180 billion in current or short-term deposit accounts may be better used for inflation-beating investments, such as stocks, shares and bonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-05
18:34

Paul Prendergast from Kayna reveals why embedded insurance is becoming popular within the industry

Paul Prendergast from Kayna joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his previous successes within the insurtech space, why embedded insurance is a high-growth area for the industry and plans to gain traction with Kayna in the UK and US markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-05
11:54

Enda Finan from Aleph highlights the benefits for brands that advertise on Spotify and Snapchat

Enda Finan, Country Manager for Aleph in Ireland, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his illustrious advertising career with brands, such as Google, and X, Aleph’s extension of its partnership with Spotify and the advertising opportunities which it offers for Irish businesses and why advertising on Spotify and Snapchat is appealing to brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-05
12:14

Economist, Jim Power, discusses the export opportunities for Irish businesses in the Arab world

Economist, Jim Power, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the impact of US policies on the Irish economy, the ‘concentration risk’ facing many companies and why domestic businesses need to consider exporting to the Arab world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-26
18:00

Cuty Gupta from Cozmotec outlines her unorthodox journey to becoming a tech entrepreneur

Cuty Gupta from Cozmotec joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her journey from dentistry to the world of tech, how the business aims to bridge the knowledge gap for organisations that are using multiple technologies and her solution for non-tech founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-26
10:03

Dr. Darryl Williams from Partsol reveals the benefits of cognitive AI for organisations

Dr. Darryl Williams from Partsol joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the cognitive AI firm, the importance of ‘absolute truth’ and why the presence of regulation and data privacy legislation attracted the US company to locate in Ireland.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-26
13:54

Doug C. Brown from CEO Sales Strategies talks about Win Win Win and how it leads to revenue growth

Doug C. Brown from CEO Sales Strategies joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss working with the iconic Tony Robbins, the importance of Win Win Win and how he can help businesses to double their revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-21
18:22

Andrea Dermody from Dermody reveals how to build a truly inclusive culture within an organisation

Andrea Dermody from Dermody joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives that she implemented for State Street, the challenges for business when implementing DEI policies and how to build a truly inclusive culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-21
09:48

Tony Ryan from Duneolas explains why his business has received financial backing from GPs

Tony Ryan from Duneolas joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the electronic patient record and practice management system for GPs, the backing which the business has already received from medical professionals and why he is passionate about preventative healthcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-21
14:02

John Hyland from ClubSpot reveals how it is helping membership organisations to increase revenue

John Hyland from ClubSpot joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the completion of a project for his Sports Management degree provided him with the idea for ClubSpot, how the app can help membership-based organisations to increase their revenue and his plans to bring the solution to the international market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-10
12:11

Adam Belusko from Avtrac explains why aviation assets are delivering big returns for investors

Adam Belusko from Avtrac joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the technical services which it delivers to the aviation industry, the returns which aviation assets are delivering for investors and the challenges which such assets can pose for investment houses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-10
11:51

Silvana Landa McAdam from Landa Bags discusses the global demand for her products

Silvana Landa McAdam from Landa Bags joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how her experience of working for L’Oréal provided her with the idea for the business, the importance of sustainability during the manufacturing process and the global demand which has been created for her bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-10
17:03

Stephanie Wickham from Expat Taxes highlights how expats can plan for the Irish taxation system

Stephanie Wickham from Expat Taxes joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the intricacies of taxation for expats that are returning to Ireland, the most common international territories which their clients have been based in and its web-based application for simplifying the tax remittance process.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-03
13:35

Chris Smyth, the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce President, about trade opportunities in France

Chris Smyth, Group CEO of Perennial Freight and the President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the current performance of the transport industry, the opportunity for Irish businesses to trade with France and his priorities as the President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-03
10:14

Karl Rogers from Elkstone urges investors to remain rational during periods of market chaos

Karl Rogers, Chief Investment Officer with Elkstone, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the turbulent impact which the announcement of US tariffs had on the global markets, the need for investors to focus on the psychology of market activity rather than political events and the importance of remaining rational during periods of market chaos.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-03
17:13

Sam Shepard from Juice Jar explains why Dublin is an attractive location for the healthy food brand

Sam Shepard from Juice Jar joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he witnessed the popularity of the Açaí berry in Australia and decided to build a healthy food brand in Ireland, the growth which the brand has enjoyed in Belfast, Bristol and Dublin and why Dublin is an attractive location for this business.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-26
12:15

Ronan Murphy from Forcepoint reveals how he built successful cybersecurity and AI companies

Ronan Murphy from Forcepoint and SmartTech joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he has an aptitude for identifying business opportunities, the growth which he achieved with SmartTech and how a spin-out AI firm has been acquired by a US multinational.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-26
12:17

Dinesh Lalvani from Euryka AI outlines how its solution helps to streamline marketing processes

Dinesh Lalvani from Euryka AI joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its AI solution helps to streamline the management of an organisation’s marketing activities, its plans to raise €5 million in funding and how supportive the Irish business ecosystem is for start-up entrepreneurs.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-26
16:55

Alan Browne from Soarvo explains how it is making geospatial data more accessible

Alan Browne from Soarvo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how geospatial data is used today, how it is making geospatial data more accessible and its plans to enter the US market.#KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneurkarlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-23
10:23

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