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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11h

🚀 InsTech.ie launches its first Foundry cohort, spotlighting ten start-ups reshaping insurance innovation across solar, pensions, eldercare, and cyber risk.
#insurtech #irish #fintech #business
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10 Irish insuretech start-ups join Foundry | ThinkBusiness

InsTech.ie selects ten startups for its 2025 Foundry programme, advancing insurtech in solar, pensions, eldercare, AI audits, ESG, and cyber risk.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

For over 200 years, Gibneys has been a cornerstone of Irish pub culture. Now, with venues in London and New York, the seventh-generation family business is proving that tradition and innovation can go hand in hand.
#irish #hospitality #business #pubs #restaurants
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Pub Dynasty: 200 years of Gibneys | ThinkBusiness

Discover how Gibneys evolved over 200 years from a Dublin pub to a global hospitality brand with venues in London and New York, backed by Bank of Ireland.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

Meta-Flux raises $2m for AI-powered drug development - Dublin start-up backed by senior tech and pharma executives
#irish #pharma #biotech #medtech #startups #business #funding #founders
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Meta-Flux raises $2m for AI-powered pharma | ThinkBusiness

Meta-Flux raises $2m to scale its AI-powered drug development platform, helping pharma teams reduce preclinical failure and accelerate discovery.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

Ambitious women entrepreneurs sought for Going for Growth - The most recent cycle saw a €17m increase in combined turnover among participants, with 68 new jobs created and four companies beginning to export
#womenentrepreneurs #founders #startups #irish #business
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Ambitious women entrepreneurs sought for Going for Growth - Think Business

Going for Growth opens applications for its 18th cycle, supporting Irish female entrepreneurs to scale businesses with peer-led mentoring and expert guidance.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ In the latest ThinkBusiness #Podcast, #entrepreneur Brian Lee shares how his journey with Freshly Chopped shaped the launch of TRYKA - a community-first fitness league designed for everyone from beginners to elite athletes 🏃
#irish #fitness #community
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Podcast: TRYKA founder fit for a challenge | ThinkBusiness

TRYKA founder Brian Lee shares how building Freshly Chopped led to launching Ireland’s new fitness race league for all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 4d

Does AI contribute to the bottom line? AI adoption unlocks 17 workdays of productivity for Irish office workers, a new survey finds. But questions remain about whether it provides value for money for organisations
#ai #productivity #irish #business
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Does AI contribute to the bottom line? | ThinkBusiness

Irish office workers save 17 days a year using AI, Auxilion survey finds, with rising ethical concerns and lack of training impacting safe adoption.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

💸 Stripe triples Dublin HQ space as Ireland’s internet economy surges
📈 With 70,000 Irish businesses now using Stripe – and 2,000 more joining monthly – cofounder John Collison says: “The Irish internet economy is sucking diesel.”
#irish #payments #business
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Stripe opens new dual HQ in Dublin | ThinkBusiness

Stripe opens new Dublin HQ at One Wilton Park, tripling office space as it supports 70,000 Irish businesses and deepens investment in Ireland’s tech economy.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

💶 DevAlly raises €2m to transform digital accessibility compliance
With the European Accessibility Act now in force, fewer than 20% of companies are prepared. DevAlly is changing that — fast.
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #irish #startup #inclusivedesign
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Dublin tech firm DevAlly raises €2m | ThinkBusiness

DevAlly raises €2m to expand globally and simplify accessibility compliance, helping businesses meet EU standards and build inclusive digital products.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

🚀 Platform94’s mission to close Ireland’s scaling gap

Podcast: Marie Donnellan, CEO of Platform94, is leading a movement – not just a tech hub – in the West of Ireland

#irish #scalingbusiness #entrepreneurs #founders #business

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Platform94’s mission to close scaling gap | ThinkBusiness

Platform94 is transforming Ireland’s west into a scaling powerhouse with fractional C-suite talent, global networks, and support for high-growth businesses.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

349k Irish organisations exposed to potential cyberattacks - Irish networks, including critical infrastructure bodies, face elevated cybersecurity risk, according to Centripetal
#irish #infosec #cybersecurity #business
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349k organisations exposed to cyberattacks | ThinkBusiness

Centripetal reveals over cybersecurity vulnerabilities across Irish networks, with Dublin most exposed and ISPs identified as key attack vectors.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 5d

Kilshane Energy signs €300m turbine deal with Ansaldo Energia for North Dublin power station
#irish #energy #business #greentransition
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Kilshane Energy fires up €300m turbine deal

Kilshane Energy signs €300m deal with Ansaldo Energia for 300MW gas turbine to power new North Dublin station, supporting Ireland’s energy transition.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 6d

How a rural Irish business is powering global payrolls - Podcast Ep 282: Payslip founder and CEO Fidelma McGuirk shares the remarkable story of building a global technology company from Westport, Co #Mayo
#irish #womenentrepreneurs #tech #ai #payroll
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Mayo firm powers the future of payroll | ThinkBusiness

Discover how Payslip, founded in rural Ireland, is transforming global payroll with AI and automation for multinationals like Olympus, Just Eat, and Mango.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 6d

Budget 2026 delivered targeted supports for housing, SMEs, and entrepreneurs – but stopped short of bold reforms to simplify doing business in Ireland, writes Nicola Quinn, tax partner at PwC Ireland

#budget2026 #irish #business

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So, was Budget 2026 a pro-business Budget? | ThinkBusiness

Budget 2026 supports housing, jobs, and SMEs with targeted tax reliefs, but lacks bold reforms to simplify doing business in Ireland.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 7d

💬 Budget 2026: A Mixed Bag for Irish Businesses?

From VAT cuts and R&D tax credit boosts to CGT relief and AI funding, Budget 2026 delivers targeted support – but SMEs say they’re still sidelined

#budget2026 #irish #business

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Budget 2026: What businesses think | ThinkBusiness

Irish business groups react to Budget 2026: VAT cuts, R&D tax credit boost, CGT relief, AI funding and housing incentives spark mixed views across sectors.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 7d

Budget 2026: Key points for business owners - Ireland unveils €9.4bn budget focused on housing and wage reform – Government confirms minimum wage rise and VAT cuts for hospitality amid tight fiscal constraints
#budget2026 #irish #business
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Budget 2026: Key points for business owners | ThinkBusiness

Ireland’s Budget 2026 raises minimum wage, cuts VAT for hospitality, boosts enterprise funding and R&D tax credits – key updates for Irish business owners.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 7d

A perfect SymPhysis: From Galway to global in cancer care revolution - #Podcast Ep 281: How two Galway University researchers are revolutionising end-of-life care for cancer patients
#medtech #HealthTech #funding #irish #business #innovation
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A perfect SymPhysis: From Galway to global | ThinkBusiness

Galway’s SymPhysis Medical is transforming cancer care with Releaze, a device for malignant pleural effusion, backed by €5.6M and global expansion plans.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

Supports and resources for young entrepreneurs in Ireland - Barry Walsh casts his eye on supports and resources for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Ireland
#FutureFounders #studententrepreneurs #founders #entrepreneurs
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Supports for young Irish entrepreneurs | ThinkBusiness

Discover Ireland’s top youth entrepreneurship programmes, competitions, and accelerators empowering students to launch innovative and impactful start-ups.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

Irish AI tax player Leapifai targets €500k - Fintech launches AI-powered tax compliance platform, targets €500,000 to expand into UK market
#irish #fintech #startups #ai #tax #funding
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Irish AI tax platform Leapifai targets €500k | ThinkBusiness

Leapifai launches AI-powered tax copilot to deliver instant, statutory-backed insights. Now raising €500k to expand into UK market and boost sales.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

German Doner Kebab chain comes to Ireland with 1,000-job target - First Irish store to open at Liffey Valley in November 2025, with plans for 30 locations and 1,000 jobs nationwide by 2035
#food #business #fastfood #genz #kebabs
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German Doner Kebab grills a 1,000-job target | ThinkBusiness

German Doner Kebab opens first Irish store at Liffey Valley in November 2025, with plans for 30 locations and 1,000 jobs nationwide by 2035.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

5 insights from the Dublin Leadership Summit 2025 -The recent Dublin Leadership Summit 2025 brought together leaders from business, sport and science to share lessons in resilience, growth and adaptation.
#irish #business #leadership
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Insights from Dublin Leadership Summit 2025 | ThinkBusiness

Discover 5 powerful lessons from the Dublin Leadership Summit 2025, featuring insights on adaptability, resilience, scaling, sport leadership and opportunity.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 8d

My Business Life: David Lane, managing director of Ecclesiastical Insurance in Ireland, shares his life and business lessons
#irish #insurance #business #leadership
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My Business Life: David Lane, Ecclesiastical | ThinkBusiness

David Lane, MD of Ecclesiastical Ireland, shares leadership insights, career lessons, and the company’s purpose-driven growth in this inspiring interview.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11d

Irish EV revolution shifts gear and goes all business - #Podcast Ep 280: Ahead of the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show on 7 and 8 November we speak to Nevo’s Derek Reilly and Bank of Ireland’s Derek Kavanagh
#irish #EVs #electricvehicles #motors #irish #business
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Irish EV revolution goes all business | ThinkBusiness

Podcast Ep 280: Ireland’s EV shift accelerates as businesses embrace electric fleets, driven by cost savings, infrastructure growth, and sustainability goals.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11d

🚗⚡ Ireland races ahead of its EV milestone - but the real journey is just beginning.
With a 2030 target of 940,000 EVs, the road ahead demands accelerated infrastructure, real-time data, and collaborative innovation
#irish #EVs #autos #motoring #motors
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Ireland overtakes its EV target … for now | ThinkBusiness

Ireland surpasses its EV target ahead of schedule. But EY urges faster infrastructure rollout to meet 2030 goals and support growing electric vehicle demand.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11d

Org Group has taken a minority investment in HappyPath Labs, the award-winning Clonakilty-based tech firm transforming contact centre experiences through AI
#irish #cx #business #contactcentres #ai #funding
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HappyPath deal pops CX Fizz for Org Group | ThinkBusiness

Org Group invests in HappyPath Labs to boost CX innovation with AI-powered contact centre tech and expand global reach through strategic partnership.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 12d

A taste of what to expect at Blas 2025 - Ireland’s biggest celebration of food is back – and Blas na hÉireann 2025 is shaping up to be the most exciting showcase of Irish food producing talent yet
#irish #food #business #blas
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A taste of Blas 2025 | ThinkBusiness

Blas na hÉireann 2025 returns with record entries, new categories, and a national spotlight on Ireland’s best food producers in Dingle this October.

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