E30 That Great Business Show dot com - Ireland's best business podcast Presented by Conall O Móráin2.50" Anneliese Duffy, founder of Linen Shirt Company, tells her extraordinary story of starting work at 7...years of age! She's simply besotted by the rag trade and she wants to revive the garment manufacturing industry in Ireland. Based in Kilkenny (Ireland's best county, according to Dubliner Anneliese) she's waiting for Covid to pass before setting up her clothing academy in Kilkenny and while she's waiting she wants anyone interested in the industry to get in touch with her. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Entrepreneur Norah Casey25.00" Menno Axt, Chief of Staff, NDRC, has money to give away. But only if your technology company (tech only!) makes it through to their upcoming Accelerator Programme - where businesses will be mentored by some big beasts of the tech and investment world. The NDRC also runs other programmes such as 'how to be a great mentor' and 'how to invest in start-ups'. Listen to Menno to find how how you can join in. His 'hire in a heartbeat'? Bill Gates.43.00" Emma Maclean, founder Maclean Cleaning Services, is an exceptional woman having started cleaning through necessity, and transforming her business life by choosing to go on the 'Going for Growth' programme run by big TeamGBS supporter, Paula FitzSimons, and funded by Enterprise Ireland. For anyone who thinks they 'could never be an entrepreneur' be inspired by Emma's story. And, her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Her mentor and former boss of the Kilkenny Group, Marian O'Gorman.1.00.04" Dr. Conor Kerley and brains behind early stage nutrition company Phytaphix. A promising athlete Conor was diagnosed with MS when he was just 15 years old, something that changed his life trajectory completely. He took a huge interest in food and nutrition and the effects they both have on our wellbeing. Have a listen to the incredible pills and potions that Dr. Conor has in the pipeline and what else may come next. Conor's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Professor Luke O'Neill, who is great company and great fun according to Conor.That Great Business Show dot com is sponsored by De Facto, makers of the world's best shaving oil. www.DeFactoShave.com Find all episodes at www.ThatGreatBusinessShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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