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Ibec Podcasts is a business podcast hosted by Ibec, with 222 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #110

  Together, for Others: An Indigenous BioPharmaChem Strategy

  Aug 14, 202618 minS1

  Ella Kearns, Executive, BiopharmaChem Ireland speaks with Paul McCabe, Group Chief Operating Officer of APC & VLE Therapeutics. They discuss BioPharmaChem Ireland’s new strategy, 'Together, for others,’ which aims to support and scale our indigenous biopharmachem ecosystem. Ireland's FDI manufacturing model is already world-class. But global biotech hubs show us that true resilience requires a dual engine, pairing global manufacturing giants with a thriving homegrown sector. It’s not about competing with FDI, it’s about complementing it, making Ireland a far stickier destination for future investment. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here . Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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  Episode #109

  Turning a nation of savers into investors: explaining Personal Investment Accounts

  Jul 31, 202618 minS1

  In this episode, Financial Services Ireland (FSI) Director Patricia Callan speaks with members of FSI’s Savings & Investment Account Taskforce, Eoin Fitzgerald, Taskforce chair and Country Head for Brown Brothers Harriman, and James Costello, Head of Portfolio Management Group at Davy. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here . Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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  Episode #108

  Q2 Ibec Economic Outlook

  Jul 17, 202624 minS1

  In this episode of Ibec Responds, @ Alan Sherlock , External Affairs Manager, sits down with @ Gerard Brady , Head of National Policy and Chief Economist and @ Hazel Ahern-Flynn , Senior Economist to discuss the key findings from our latest Economic Outlook report [link]. We are currently navigating a period of intense global volatility. From the dramatic "whiplash" trade effects driven by anticipated US tariffs to the staggering rise of AI-enabling goods, our economic landscape is shifting rapidly. Meanwhile, Irish businesses are feeling the pinch of a cooling domestic labour market and rising operational costs. Alan, Ger and Hazel also use this moment to reiterate our call for the deployment of the National Training Fund. Unlocking this fund is essential to support the workforce transition, prepare our people for the future of work, and firmly establish Ireland as a frontrunner in the emerging global economy. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here . Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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  Episode #22

  From Awareness to Action: Closing the L&D Priority Gap

  Jul 2, 202633 minS1

  In this episode of WorkTalks, Vicky O’Neill, Ibec’s HR Strategy Specialist, is joined by Robert Mac Giolla Phádraig, Founder and CEO of SkillStack. Together, they explore the current upskilling paradox and discuss how organisations can bridge the gap between acknowledging the importance of L&D and executing a robust learning strategy. Robert shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, the power of storytelling in leadership development, and how HR leaders can effectively measure the true business value of modern learning interventions. Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here . Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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  Episode #107

  From Vision to Venture: Inside the 2026 Ibec Founders Report

  Jun 26, 202613 minS1

  In this episode of Ibec Reponds, Alan Sherlock, External Affairs Manager, and Sharon Higgins, Executive Director of Membership and Sectors, discuss the launch Ibec’s 2026 Founders Report, From Vision to Venture. Together, they look closely at the complex hurdles today's business leaders face, from managing work-life balance and navigating regulatory compliance to closing critical tech knowledge gaps. Alan and Sharon break down the strategic steps needed to support Irish enterprise, focusing on three core advocacy and operational pillars: Innovation and AI Acceleration Bridging the Capital and Scaling Gaps Unlocking Talent and Skills Infrastructure Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here . Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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