The Irish VC
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The Irish VC ep40: Meet the New IVCA Chair, Richard Watson of Furthr…
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This podcast will bring you the latest interviews from some of the leading figures within the venture capital landscape in Ireland and abroad.
Our interviews focus on a diverse range of people from founders to investors. The goal is to find out about the highs and lows of each individual's journey to date and to give our audience a unique insight into the different elements of our ecosystem.
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- The Irish VC ep40: Meet the New IVCA Chair, Richard Watson of Furthr VC · 33 minIn this episode, Richard Watson, Managing Partner at Furthr VC and newly appointed Chair of the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA), joins us to talk about all things…
- The Irish VC ep39: Building a Rare Disease Pharma Startup in Europe - Oranda Therapeutics · 43 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 39In this episode, Ahmed Alderzi, CEO and co-founder of Oranda Therapeutics, shares insights into building a biotech startup focused on rare diseases, the unique approach of…
- The Irish VC ep38:Can AI Fix the Broken Media Market? A Vision for the Future of Advertising with BuyMedia's Fergal O'Connor · 38 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 37The Irish VC Podcast — Buymedia, media buying, and scaling from Ireland. In this conversation, Sarah Jane Larkin speaks with Fergal O’Connor, founder and CEO of Buymedia, about…
- The Irish VC ep37: The Google Takeover - Founder Focus Live Panel on Startups, Scaling & AI · 45 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 37Live from Google HQ Dublin! Delighted to introduce our 3rd Annual Google Takeover Live panel discussion for the Irish VC Podcast with the headline panel of: Host: Neil Lock…
- The Irish VC ep36: Unlocking Ireland’s Renewable Future - An Interview with Pat Smith of Local Power Ltd · 29 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 36Discover insights from Pat Smith, Managing Director of Local Power Limited, on Ireland’s renewable energy prospects, particularly in biomethane, solar PVs, and battery storage…
- The Irish VC ep:35 The Inside Scoop with BVP Director Stephen Burdock · 34 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 35In this episode, Stephen Burdock, Director of BVP Investments, shares his extensive experience in banking, private equity, and investment strategies. He discusses what makes a…
- The Irish VC ep34: State of Venture Capital in 2026 · 43 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 34In this episode of the Irish VC podcast, host Sarah Jane Larkin discusses the current state of venture capital in 2026 with industry experts Elliott Griffin, Gillian Buckley, and…
- The Irish VC ep33: FAQ's on EIIS 2025 with BVP Investments · 17 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 34In this conversation, Marie Nolan interviews Stephen Tully, CFO of BVP Investments, to demystify and talk through some frequently asked questions around the Employment Investment…
- The Irish VC ep32: From Pharma to VC - Insights with Caroline Gaynor of Lightstone VC · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 32In this episode of The Irish VC, Caroline Gaynor (Guest), Partner of Lightstone VC emphasises the importance of building a strong support network for founders, particularly those…
- The Irish VC ep31: With Denise Sidhu, Director & Partner at Kernel Capital · 28 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 31In this episode, Denise Sidhu, Director and Partner at Kernel Capital, shares her journey into venture capital, discussing the lessons learned over her 20-year career. She…
- The Irish VC ep30: Branding for Start-ups! The Balancing Act - Product vs. Brand. · 56 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 30This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Munster Technology University (MTU) in Cork. In this episode of the Irish VC podcast, the panel comprising of Hilary…
- The Irish VC ep29: Fireside chat with Brian Thornes, from orthopaedic surgeon to Inventor! · 17 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 29In this short episode of the Irish VC, Mark Farrelly of HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network) has a fireside chat with Brian Thornes. From orthopaedic surgeon to Inventor & CEO…
- The Irish VC ep28: Ireland as a launchpad @NovaUCD · 1 h 1 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 28Welcome to this special edition of The Irish VC recorded in front of a live audience at NovaUCD, the hub of innovation at University College Dublin. Hosted by Mark Farrelly of…
- The Irish VC ep27: LegitFit - Building a Fitness Tech Empire, Ryan's Story · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 27In this podcast, Ryan O'Neill, Co-founder and CEO of LegitFit, shares his journey from a background in Big Pharma to the fitness tech industry. He discusses the inception of…
- The Irish VC ep26: John Flynn on ACT, Tech, and the Evolving Start-up Ecosystem · 36 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 25John Flynn reflects on his journey into venture capital, beginning with a background in physics and tech before joining ACT in the late 1990s. He discusses the evolution of…
- The Irish VC ep25: The Funding Landscape in Ireland - Live Audience Recording at Google HQ Dublin! · 1 h 11 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 25Recorded live at Google HQ Dublin, this special episode brings together an expert panel of funders and founders to discuss the realities of raising and investing capital in…
- The Irish VC ep24: With Gillian Buckley, 40 Years of the IVCA · 28 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 24In this episode of The Irish VC, Sarah Jane Larkin of t sit down with Gillian Buckley to celebrate 40 years of the IVCA and explore her journey in venture capital. We discuss the…
- The Irish VC ep23: Making Waves, Tom Cotter on Building OceanR · 54 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 23In this episode of The Irish VC, we sit down with Tom Cotter, CEO of OceanR, to dive into the world of sustainable business and impact-driven investment. OceanR is making waves…
- The Irish VC Ep22: Gerry Maguire, Chair of the IVCA & partner at Atlantic Bridge · 25 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 22In this episode of The Irish VC, we sit down with Gerry Maguire, Chair of the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) and a key figure at Atlantic Bridge, one of Europe’s…
- The Irish VC Ep21: From Black to Green - Conor Layden on Transforming Arigna Group · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 21In this episode, we sit down with Conor Layden, Commercial Director of the Arigna Group, an expanded family business based in Roscommon, Ireland. Conor shares his journey into…







