Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast series

The IPBN is an active business network comprised of more than 150 Member Companies based in Portugal and Ireland. These companies are from a wide range of industries and professions and represent in excess of 25,000 people. For more information visit us online at ireland-portugal.com and on LinkedIn at Ireland Portugal Business Network.

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  Episode #54

  From Madeira to Dublin with André Nóbrega: Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs via Startup Madeira

  Sep 29, 202641 minS2

  What can young entrepreneurs learn by stepping outside their own ecosystem? In this episode of the IPBN Podcast, Ellis Dixon speaks with André Nóbrega, Project Assistant at Startup Madeira, about the rs4e – Road Show for Entrepreneurship , an initiative that gives young people from Madeira the opportunity to experience leading international entrepreneurship and innovation hubs. André shares the story behind the programme, which brings together more than 1,500 students each year through an annual business ideas competition, with the winning students and teachers travelling abroad to explore different entrepreneurial ecosystems. The conversation focuses on the 2026 rs4e visit to Dublin, including visits to NovaUCD, Trinity Entrepreneurship Hub, Smart Docklands, Furthr, Guinness Enterprise Centre, and Google Dublin, as well as a meeting facilitated by the IPBN with member company Plain Concepts. Beyond the Dublin experience, André discusses why international exposure matters for young people, how these experiences can broaden their understanding of what is possible, and the role that partnerships and business networks can play in creating opportunities across borders. The conversation also explores Madeira as a destination for entrepreneurship, innovation, and business , and the opportunities for Irish companies to connect with the island’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Listen to the full episode to discover how international experiences can inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and strengthen the connections between Madeira and Ireland.

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  Episode #53

  AI and Cybersecurity Masterclass: Reading Past the Headlines with Jarred White

  Sep 28, 20261h 15mS2

  What’s genuinely new in AI security, what’s hype, and what should businesses actually be doing about it? In this IPBN Masterclass, security and privacy leader Jarred White takes a practical look at the rapidly evolving relationship between AI and cybersecurity, drawing on more than two decades of experience across ethical hacking, security engineering, and privacy leadership. The conversation explores what recent developments in AI security can actually tell us about the emerging threat landscape, including the growing capabilities of AI-generated vulnerability reports, documented examples of autonomous AI behaviour, and the importance of independently verifying claims about AI’s offensive security capabilities. Jarred also looks at how frameworks such as NIST guidance and the EU AI Act are evolving alongside the technology, and what businesses using AI-assisted development should consider when putting appropriate security guardrails in place. Rather than focusing on the latest alarming AI headline, this session offers a practical, measured approach to understanding AI security risks and what they mean for business owners, technical leaders, and organisations adopting AI. Listen to the full Masterclass podcast to hear the conversation and explore the questions shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity.

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  Episode #52

  Masterclass: Building Financial Confidence with Karl Davidson

  Sep 21, 202658 minS2

  On Friday, September 18 from 10h to 11h, the Ireland Portugal Business Network invited members and guests to the online Masterclass with IPBN member Karl Davidson, who explored one of the biggest factors separating those who build lasting wealth from those who simply earn an income: developing the right financial mindset and combining it with practical, everyday action. Many people work hard throughout their careers but never achieve the financial security they hope for. In this practical and engaging session, Karl explained how our subconscious beliefs about money often shape our financial outcomes, and how small, consistent changes in thinking and behaviour can significantly improve financial confidence, cash flow, and long-term wealth creation. Drawing on real examples from his mastermind programme, Karl shared how professionals and business owners have identified thousands of euros in savings, transformed their financial habits, and begun building assets instead of simply paying bills. Discover practical strategies you can start applying immediately, including: Developing healthier financial habits and greater confidence around money Improving budgeting and cash flow management Reducing debt and strengthening financial foundations Building long-term wealth through investing and business ownership Creating multiple income streams for greater financial resilience Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or employee, this Masterclass will provide practical insights and actionable tools to help you make better financial decisions and take greater control of your financial future.

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  Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: A Conversation with H.E. Alma Ní Choigligh

  Aug 3, 202653 min

  In this special episode of the Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast, IPBN Chair Geoffrey Graham sits down with Alma Ní Choigligh, Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal , to discuss Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and what it means for businesses, policymakers, and the future of Ireland–Portugal collaboration. Together, they explore Ireland's priorities for the Presidency, including strengthening European competitiveness, supporting innovation, advancing the green and digital transitions, and reinforcing Europe's role in an increasingly complex global landscape. The conversation also examines Ireland's longstanding reputation as an honest broker within the European Union, its commitment to building consensus among Member States, and how the Presidency creates new opportunities for cooperation between Ireland and Portugal. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply interested in European affairs, this episode provides valuable insight into the priorities shaping the next six months of EU leadership—and how closer collaboration between Ireland and Portugal can help drive innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth. Tune in to hear how Ireland's Presidency is helping shape Europe's future, and what it could mean for businesses operating across both markets.

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  Episode #51

  Going Supernova in Coimbra with Carlos Cerqueira and Professor Nuno Mendonça

  Jul 13, 202634 minS2

  The global space economy is no longer the exclusive domain of astronauts and government agencies. Today, it is driving innovation across industries as diverse as artificial intelligence, manufacturing, telecommunications, cybersecurity, environmental monitoring, agritech, and robotics. In this episode of the IPBN Podcast Ellis Dixon is joined by Professor Nuno Mendonça , Vice-Rector for Innovation, Business Relations and Employability at the University of Coimbra , and Carlos Cerqueira , Coordinator of Coimbra Supernova , to explore how one of Portugal's oldest universities is helping shape one of Europe's most exciting innovation ecosystems. Professor Mendonça has spent his career strengthening the connection between academia and industry through research, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. Carlos Cerqueira brings extensive experience from Portugal's growing space sector, having helped establish the European Space Agency's business incubation programme in Portugal and played a key role in scaling space technology company Neuraspace into an internationally recognised success. Together, they discuss the launch of Coimbra Supernova —a regional alliance uniting academia, business, government, and industry to position Coimbra as a leading hub for the space economy—and the University's new Aerospace Engineering degree , designed to prepare the next generation of highly skilled talent. The conversation explores why businesses of every size—not just aerospace companies—should be paying attention to the opportunities emerging from the space economy, how universities and industry can work together to accelerate innovation, and where Ireland and Portugal can build stronger partnerships through research, entrepreneurship, investment, and technology transfer. Whether you're an entrepreneur, SME, researcher, investor, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of innovation, this episode offers a fascinating insight into how collaboration is helping build Portugal's next great innovation ecosystem—and what it could mean for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.

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