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Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK, Australia and the United States.


Karl Fitzpatrick is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and CEO of Chevron College. Chevron employs 135 staff and delivers further and higher education programmes to over 15,000 students annually, through e-learning.


Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and business development. Hosted by successful Irish entrepreneur and investor, Karl Fitzpatrick, the show features insightful interviews with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, who share their experiences and strategies for success. Each episode delves into a wide range of topics, including marketing, finance, leadership and innovation, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen.


Fitzpatrick's engaging interviewing style allows guests to share their personal stories and lessons learned, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiration. The podcast emphasises the importance of resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and triumphs that come with starting and running a business, as well as the critical skills necessary to adapt and pivot for sustainable growth.


In addition to interviews, Business Matters often features discussions on current trends and issues affecting the business world. Fitzpatrick explores how technological advancements and market shifts impact entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to stay informed and agile.


Overall, the podcast is not just about theoretical concepts; it’s about real-world application. Fitzpatrick’s ability to extract actionable insights from his guests makes it an essential listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're looking to start a new venture or enhance an established business, Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick offers valuable knowledge and inspiration to help you navigate the complexities of the business world.


Regular topics include; Sales, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Funding Supports, Machine Learning, Recruitment, Training, Procurement, Cyber Security, Quality Assurance, Investment, Strategy, Remote Working, Digital Transformation, Research & Innovation, Brand Building, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Sustainability, Diversification and Inclusivity, Finance, Export Development, ESG, Productivity, Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Leadership and Management. New episodes drop every Saturday.


About Karl Fitzpatrick

Karl holds a Law Degree from University College Cork (UCC), which is ranked among the Top Law Schools in the world. Karl is the CEO and President of Chevron College, Ireland's largest privately owned accredited Further & Higher Education Institution. A specialist in e-learning, Chevron employs over 130 staff, has 15,000 students per annum and has annual revenues in the region of €18,000,000.


Contact Karl by emailing karl at karlfitzpatrick.ie


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Innovation Leadership Ai Finance Business Management Sales Entrepreneurship Marketing
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
13 minutes
Episodes
763
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Paul Downs, author of ‘Boss Life’ talks about surviving his own small business

Paul Downs, author of ‘Boss Life’ talks about surviving his own small business

Paul Downs, author of ‘Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business’, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his furniture-making business, how an image used by Google resulted in increased demand for his p…
00:14:40  |   Mon 03 Jul 2023
Seán Dervan from SIRO outlines how fibre broadband facilitates digital transformation in companies

Seán Dervan from SIRO outlines how fibre broadband facilitates digital transformation in companies

Seán Dervan from SIRO joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s broadband infrastructure, the growth which SIRO has enjoyed throughout Ireland and how fibre broadband can assist businesses with…
00:09:14  |   Sat 01 Jul 2023
Kate English from Deloitte analyses the impact of inflation and housing supply trends on the economy

Kate English from Deloitte analyses the impact of inflation and housing supply trends on the economy

Kate English from Deloitte joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss ‘sticky’ inflation, the likelihood of inflation rates declining over the next 12 months and the factors impacting housing supply in Irelan…
00:14:45  |   Sat 01 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman assesses Eamon Ryan’s plans to increase public sector employees

Economist, Marc Coleman assesses Eamon Ryan’s plans to increase public sector employees

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss plans to increase public sector employees, why academics are paid too much and the reasons why further decentralisation is necessary

00:03:40  |   Sat 24 Jun 2023
Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye explains how it can minimise reputational damage caused to brands online

Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye explains how it can minimise reputational damage caused to brands online

Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye joins Karl Fitzpatrick to highlight that reputational damage is a serious cyber threat, how its surveillance activity can protect brands and why the 7-38-55 rule means onli…
00:13:10  |   Sat 24 Jun 2023
Piero Tintori from Terminal Four discusses digital transformation for higher education providers

Piero Tintori from Terminal Four discusses digital transformation for higher education providers

Piero Tintori from Terminal Four and Better Examinations joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the companies help higher education institutes to achieve their digital transformation goals, what Irish…
00:12:57  |   Sat 24 Jun 2023
Martin Hayes from UL outlines the importance of building a resilient workforce

Martin Hayes from UL outlines the importance of building a resilient workforce

Professor Martin Hayes from the University of Limerick joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of building a resilient workforce, why education and qualifications need to change to facilitat…
00:11:20  |   Sat 24 Jun 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman evaluates the National Economic Dialogue 2023

Economist, Marc Coleman evaluates the National Economic Dialogue 2023

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the National Economic Dialogue, how the dialogue is skewed by an overrepresentation of the public sector and the impact which this has on the…
00:03:22  |   Sat 17 Jun 2023
Barry Kavanagh from OCE Technology discusses its contracts with the European Space Agency

Barry Kavanagh from OCE Technology discusses its contracts with the European Space Agency

Barry Kavanagh from OCE Technology joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s growth within the space sector, its relationships in China and how this is impacting potential growth in the US mark…
00:14:14  |   Sat 17 Jun 2023
Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates explains how the business gives prisoners a second chance

Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates explains how the business gives prisoners a second chance

Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her journey from the corporate world to the founder of a social enterprise, the impact which a volunteering experience in a women’…
00:14:29  |   Sat 17 Jun 2023
Mairead Harbron from PwC highlights the challenges and opportunities facing family businesses

Mairead Harbron from PwC highlights the challenges and opportunities facing family businesses

Mairead Harbron from PwC outlines the findings of its family business survey, why many of these businesses will not be investing in new product development and the increased importance of sustainabil…
00:09:15  |   Sat 17 Jun 2023
Kevin O’Loughlin from Nostra discusses its acquisition strategy and why overselling is a red flag

Kevin O’Loughlin from Nostra discusses its acquisition strategy and why overselling is a red flag

Kevin O’Loughlin from Nostra joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the success which the IT solutions provider has enjoyed to date, how acquisitions have been critical to the company’s growth and why ove…
00:14:33  |   Sat 10 Jun 2023
Stephanie Walsh from ifac advises food and drink SMEs about how to secure a listing with a multiple

Stephanie Walsh from ifac advises food and drink SMEs about how to secure a listing with a multiple

Stephanie Walsh from ifac joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her time as a Senior Buyer with Lidl, what multiples will be looking for in pitches from food and drink companies and how ifac’s ‘Cracking …
00:10:28  |   Sat 10 Jun 2023
John Kennedy from Thinkbusiness.ie charts the ever-evolving tech landscape and how it impacts SMEs

John Kennedy from Thinkbusiness.ie charts the ever-evolving tech landscape and how it impacts SMEs

John Kennedy from Thinkbusiness.ie joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the resources that are available through Thinkbusiness.ie and how they can benefit Irish businesses, the current sentiment amongst…
00:13:18  |   Sat 10 Jun 2023
Resident economist, Marc Coleman discusses actions by Fine Gael to plan its future tax policy

Resident economist, Marc Coleman discusses actions by Fine Gael to plan its future tax policy

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the steps which Fine Gael is taking to plan its future tax policy, how tax decrease measures have been temporary whilst many tax increases have become permanent and …
00:03:42  |   Sat 10 Jun 2023
Maurice Neligan from Jolt Energy speaks about plans to enhance ultra-fast EV charging in Ireland

Maurice Neligan from Jolt Energy speaks about plans to enhance ultra-fast EV charging in Ireland

Maurice Neligan from Jolt Energy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the €150 million in funding which the business has secured and why Jolt Ene…
00:14:48  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
Kevin Neary from Chapters reveals how ‘BookTokkers’ are bringing new customers to the bookstore

Kevin Neary from Chapters reveals how ‘BookTokkers’ are bringing new customers to the bookstore

Kevin Neary from Chapters bookstore joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his time as the Managing Director of Gamestop Ireland, his emotional connection to the Chapters bookstore in Dublin and why ‘Book…
00:14:37  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
Resident economist, Marc Coleman delves into the Census 2022 figures which were released this week

Resident economist, Marc Coleman delves into the Census 2022 figures which were released this week

Economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Census 2022 figures, why population concentration in Dublin may require the National Planning Framework to be revised and how recent pop…
00:03:25  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
Shirley O’Kelly from Timbertrove highlights the realities of running a business as a married couple

Shirley O’Kelly from Timbertrove highlights the realities of running a business as a married couple

Shirley O’Kelly from Timbertrove joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how a bounced cheque triggered the idea for the successful company, how adaptability has been critical for the family business and t…
00:08:30  |   Sat 03 Jun 2023
John Treacy from the Port of Waterford discusses the importance of this infrastructural asset

John Treacy from the Port of Waterford discusses the importance of this infrastructural asset

John Treacy, the new Chair of the Port of Waterford joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his time with Sport Ireland, his new role as the Chair of the Port of Waterford and the opportunities to increase…
00:13:51  |   Mon 29 May 2023
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