“The Irish Matchmakers” Turning a pandemic, recession-proof business into a global franchise
When we started our boutique, traditional matchmaking agency in the teeth of Ireland’s recession a decade ago, we had modest expectations. My wife, Rena, was CEO of group of radio stations, and I had hit my peak in residential property sales at the very height of the Celtic Tiger. We both could see our respective […]
Interview with Marc O’Dwyer, CEO of Big Red Cloud
IIBN Marc O’Dwyer, talks about his entrepreneurial journey. After completing a Graduate program in Marketing, Marc’s impressive sales career began at Allied Irish Banks, Pitney Bowes and Panasonic where he received numerous Irish and European sales performance awards and consistently exceeded targets and expectations. In 1992, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to set up his […]
Achieving cohesion and alignment with a hybrid workforce
IIBN member Ryan Clear explains how the best teams and organisations have clarity around six critical questions. The Covid-19 health pandemic of 2020 threw businesses across the world into disarray, leaving them scrambling to make sense of a “new normal” in which their workforce no longer comes into an office, and Zoom fatigue is a […]
Experience of the Past, Space for the Future – Glandore Celebrates 20 Years in business
This year marks Glandore’s 20th year in business as one of Ireland’s leading providers of flexible workspace. Throughout this time, they have provided a space to land and expand in Dublin, Cork and Belfast for some of the most successful domestic and International businesses across the island of Ireland, and are extremely proud to have […]
Why I Founded MoneySherpa
MoneySherpa founder Mark Coan reveals why he founded MoneySherpa. After 20 years creating B2C products and services for big Irish corporates, I’ve launched a startup, moneysherpa. Empowering Irish people to take control of their money. Here’s why. Did you know, according to a recent study by Amarach research, that money & finance is the most […]
Soundbites for Week ending 11 June 2021
Welcome to IIBN Soundbites, the new section of the IIBN Newsletter that highlights Member News, Awards, Announcements or any other Snippets of information that may be of interest to other members. OPEN INVITATION: If you have any news about yourself or your company, please send us an email to info@iibn.com and put Soundbites in the […]
What I Learnt from the World’s Toughest Rock N’Roll Tour Managers
IIBN Dublin Member, Hamlet Sweeney, is the founder of The Nucleus, a Dublin based music publisher and talent management company. Following his recent interview with Hotpress, which you can read here, Hamlet shares his insights on the importance of relationships and the challenges with bringing Irish musical talent to the wider world. What I learnt […]
Soundbites for Week ending 21 May 2021
Welcome to IIBN Soundbites, the new section of the IIBN Newsletter that highlights Member News, Awards, Announcements or any other Snippets of information that may be of interest to other members. OPEN INVITATION: If you have any news about yourself or your company, please send us an email to info@iibn.com and put Soundbites in the […]
Interview with Michael Barry – MD of Calla Woods – Luxury Property in Hong Kong and Ireland
Name: Michael Barry Business Name: Calla Woods Limited – Structured Solutions for Complex Projects Position Held: Managing Director Business Location: Hong Kong & Ireland Website: www.callawoods.com In your own words what does your company / business do? We provide Project Management, Commercial Management and Construction Management services to deliver Luxury Residential and Education projects. We […]
IIBN Members Isabel Haley and Ashley Rooney pave the way for Irish Craft Makers in the USA
ANAM Craft Marketplace is the brand new B2B wholesale marketplace that was born out of the Covid19 pandemic. The 24/7 trading platform has been specifically developed and designed to provide a direct route for Irish and Scottish Celtic Craft makers to buy and sell wholesale to a curated audience of North American retail buyers. The […]
