WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast
Episodes
Navigating AI: Models, Prompts and Decision-Making
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, Greg Heaslip breaks down the practical side of using AI in business. From understanding different...
Scaling with Purpose: Brandon Blacoe on Innovation, Impact & Investment
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Be very confident about your own pillars and reasons for doing what you are doing. But be prepared and actively seek to be challenged." – Brandon B...
Building BiaSol: Innovation, Investment and Sustainability
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, we welcome back Ruairi Dooley, co-founder of BiaSol, to reflect on the company’...
Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It: Gráinne Mullins’ Journey from Chef to Entrepreneur
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, host Colleen Baxter sits down with Gráinne Mullins, the award-winning pastry chef turned entrepr...
Investing in Women: Ambition, Networks & Changing the Game with Mary McKenna
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO of WestBIC sits down with Mary McKenna. Mary is a Donegal-based entrepreneu...
Simplifying Digital Transformation with Data2Sustain
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s tech-driven world, keeping up with digital trends can feel overwhelming, especially for smaller businesses and public organisations. But ...
Exploring Enterprise Ireland's Pre Seed Start Fund
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO at WestBIC, delves into the specifics of Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund. She provides a comprehensive...
Key Business Insights for Entrepreneurs
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Padraig Considine from Professional Accounting Solutions sheds light on the journey of enterprising individuals venturing into the dy...
Empowering Change: The Impact of Social Enterprises in Today's Society
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Seamus McCormack, Area Manager at WestBIC delves into the profound impact of social enterprises in today's society. Join us as we disc...
Innovation Hubs: What really are the benefits of basing yourself or your Start-up there?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WestBIC's Alison McGonagle sits down with Anne Marie McLaughlin, Innovation Manager of the recently opened Inishowen Innovation (ii) in Buncrana, Co. ...
An Entrepreneurial Story: Konree Innovation
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for any early-stage entrepreneur, people thinking about perusing entrepreneurship or applying for funding. The beginning of this story...
Avoiding legal pitfalls for startups with Flynn O'Driscoll LLP
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is whistle-stop tour for entrepreneurs, founders and new business owners to ensure they avoid making critical legal mistakes that could b...
Ag tacú le gnólachtaí nuathionscanta agus le gnólachtaí úr sa Ghaeltacht tríd an ngréasán gteic
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glacann Mícheál Ó Duibhir, Oifigeach Forbartha an Gheilleagair Dhigiteach le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta an micreafón fiontraíochta chun insint do Eu...
How new start-ups and businesses are supported in the Gaeltacht through the gteic network
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mícheál Ó Duibhir, the Digital Economy Development Officer with Údarás na Gaeltachta takes to the enterprising microphone to tell Eunan Cunningha...
Breaking through Barriers, Seizing Opportunities and Learning from Failures..
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 25 years in business, Noreen D'Arcy of D'Arcy Marketing & PR takes the Enterprising mic to discuss: marketing for startups, female ent...
An Entrepreneurial Story: DigiTally
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick McDermott, Co-Founder & CEO at DigiTally tells Niamh Considine, WestBIC about his entrepreneurial journey from concept to commercialisatio...
Why Donegal is an Ideal Location to Start, Spinout and Scale your Business
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WestBIC’s Alison McGonagle meets Kevin Sexton, the Head of Innovation at the Alpha Innovation Centre to discuss all things enterpri...
Health Innovation in Ireland & Progressing Projects based on Unmet Clinical Needs
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mary Ryan speaks to Steven Griffen from the Health Innovation Hub Ireland, who shares insights on working closely with the healthcare...
An Entrepreneurial Story: Ronspot
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of the latest funding round, Michael Furey takes the Enterprising microphone to discuss Ronspot’s challenges and triumphs over the past...
Disparities & similarities around female entrepreneurship and investment in Ireland
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into investment and female entrepreneurship, the disparities between women and men on the island of Ireland when it comes to b...
Game Changers in AgTech: Where Academia meets Industry
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At WestBIC, we understand the importance of perception, so in this episode we shake things up. We interviewed Bernard Carlson, Programme Manager of Ag...
What it takes to become a High Potential Startup (and how WestBIC can help you get there!)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO at WestBIC reveals what it really takes to become a high potential startup company, the commonly faced challenge...
Gach eolas a theastaíonn uait faoi Fhéile Eoraip na Nuálaithe U35
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ins an eagrán seo, tá Micheál Ó hEanaigh, Príomhfheidhmeannach Údarás na Gaeltachta ag labhairt le Eunan Cunningham, Bainisteoir Réigiúnach a...
Everything you need to know about the Innovators U35 Europe Festival
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Micheál Ó hEanaigh, CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta talks to Eunan Cunningham, regional manager at WestBIC, about the Innovators Un...
A Green Entrepreneurial Story: BiaSol
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sibling Entrepreneurs Niamh and Ruairi Dooley speak about their innovative food supplement made from brewers spent grains. Their BiaSol Super Milled G...
An Entrepreneurial Story: Byowave
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WestBIC is joined by the innovative Co-founders of Byowave: Brandon Blacoe and Eibhlin O'Riordan. The dynamic pair discuss their jour...
Securing Your Future: Female Founders Part 2
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine O’Grady Powers of Glen Keen Farm shares her enterprise journey of growing and developing one of Ireland's largest farms as a leading visit...
Securing our Future: Female Founders
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
E6: Raquel Naboa, CEO and Founder of 50 Shades Greener, a leading environmental education company provides powerful insights on the challenges of bein...
Dreasachtaí agus tacaíochtaí do ghnólachtaí nuathionscanta nuálacha ins an Ghaeltacht
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
E5 (As Gaeilge): Ins an leagan seo de phodchraoladh WestBIC, labhair Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin ó WestBIC le Sinéad Ní Fhatharta, Bainisteoir Fiontraí...
Incentives and supports for innovative start-ups and SMEs in the Gaeltacht
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
E5: In this episode, Eunan Cunningham of WestBIC speaks to Sinéad Ní Fhatharta, Enterprise and Employment Manager with Údarás na Gaeltachta and Ch...
EU Funding Opportunities Explained
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
E4: In episode 4, John Brennan of WestBIC talks EU Funding opportunities with Helena Deane who is an expert and evaluator engaged by the European Comm...
An Entrepreneurial Story: Payslip
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
E3: This episode features Fidelma McQuirk, Founder and CEO of PaySlip, an Automation and Integration technology delivering standardised Global Payroll...
The Startup Business Angel Investment Process
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
E1: In the first episode of the WestBIC podcast, John Brennan caught up with Ultan Faherty who explained the Business Angel Investment Process. Ultan ...