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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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 763
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Neil Willoughby from Ibec discusses the potential impact of US tariffs on Irish businesses
Neil Willoughby, Head of EU Policy with Ibec, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the potential impact of US tariffs on Irish businesses, how the EU may respond to increased tariffs and why Irish busin…
Wade Lowe, serial entrepreneur and revenue leader, reveals how to build high-performing businesses
Wade Lowe, serial entrepreneur and revenue leader, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his approach to revenue growth, why he favours bootstrapping over venture capital investment for businesses and th…
Matthew Bain from Liquid reveals how the start-up is transforming the M&A process
Matthew Bain from Liquid joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his transition from investment banker to entrepreneur, how Liquid is transforming the M&A process and the success which it is enjoying in th…
Kevin Traynor from eComm Live discusses the launch of Amazon’s new online store in Ireland
Kevin Traynor from eComm Live joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends in ecommerce, what the launch of Amazon’s online store in Ireland will mean for the retail environment and the factor…
Mark Breen from Safe Events Global explains how it has achieved success in the Middle East
Mark Breen from Safe Events Global joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the reputation which it has developed in the Irish events sector, the opportunities which it has availed of in the Middle East and…
Nichola Harkin from Ibec outlines some of the employment law developments impacting businesses
Nichola Harkin from Ibec joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the incoming auto-enrolment pension scheme, new pay transparency reporting requirements for companies and a recent Supreme Court ruling abou…
Allison Howell from Hogan Assessments discusses the value of gossip within the workplace
Allison Howell from Hogan Assessments joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the perception of gossip as a disruptive force in companies, why gossiping can be a valuable activity in the workplace and how …
Daré Makun, author of ‘Agile Made Simple’ reveals how agile principles can benefit your business
Daré Makun, author of ‘Agile Made Simple’ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss agile project management, how these principles can benefit businesses and why agile promotes collaboration and continuous i…
Chris Dyer, company culture and remote working expert, explains how culture can empower employees
Chris Dyer, company culture and remote working expert, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the characteristics of a positive company culture, why some companies are asking their employees to return to …
Niall O’Gorman from MarketSizer discusses delivering real-time insights for SaaS companies
Niall O’Gorman from MarketSizer joins Karl Fitzpatrick to reveal how it helps Saas business to retain and grow its customer base, why they are specifically targeting live chat, helpdesk and ticketing…
Dara Kiernan from KPI Consulting reveals the leadership lessons that can be taken from a skydive
Dara Kiernan from KPI Consulting joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how his time as a stand-up comedian helped him in leadership, some of the leadership projects that he has been involved in and why h…
David Ward from Ward Personnel reveals how they are addressing staff shortages in the Irish construction industry
David Ward from Ward Personnel joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the gamble which he took with starting a construction recruitment business in the midst of the recession, the international growth whi…
Mark McDermott from Nuapoint on how LinkedIn is helping US Tech firms secure clients in Europe
Mark McDermott from Nuapoint joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his background with large companies, such as Microsoft and LinkedIn, how he is helping American companies to explore growth opportunitie…
Hugh Massie from DNA Behaviour reveals how leaders’ attitudes towards money can impact its employees
Hugh Massie from DNA Behaviour joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept of money energy, how leaders’ behaviour towards money can impact their employees and to discuss his bespoke money manageme…
Ed Murphy from GreenTech HQ explains how its B.A.S.S.E. programme will help local companies to scale
Ed Murphy from GreenTech HQ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why some businesses are not able to scale, how its B.A.S.S.E. programme will help participants to achieve their growth ambitions and the …
Ken Rusk, Author of Blue Collar Cash, reveals why the American workforce is in the midst of a crisis
Ken Rusk, Author of Blue Collar Cash, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his journey from digging ditches to building a successful company, why blue collar workers are so important to the economy and …
Kealan Lennon from CleverCards outlines how it is helping businesses to control employee expenses
Kealan Lennon from CleverCards joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how it is helping companies to control employee expenses, its partnership with Mastercard and the global success which it has achieved…
Philip Swan of the AI Solution Group discusses the future of AI and the need for the EU AI Act
Karl Fitzpatrick discusses the stages of AI development with Philip Swan from The AI Solution Group, his thoughts on the EU AI Act and how businesses should start to implement AI into their organisat…
Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Rethink Ireland explains how she has spent 30 years supporting social change in Ireland
To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Rethink Ireland about her 30 years of supporting social change in Ireland. She discusses her time work…
David Kieran of Zoma explains how Shopify was the catalyst for his web agencies growth
Karl Fitzpatrick interviews David Kieran of Zoma about his web agency, which assists retailers with establishing Shopify stores and creating digital marketing strategies, his thoughts on Live Social …