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The Irish Are Taking Over the World (of Newscasting)
The Irish are known for being great travellers. With a canny ability to deeply immerse ourselves in the cultures and institutions of the countries we inhabit. Why do you think so many American presidents claim their Irish heritage? At the other end of the globe, Irish success stories abound in Australia, from AFL legend Jim…
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Founder Focus 🔦 – Dylan McDonnell, Foodini
Location: Sydney, Australia. Originally Kerry, Ireland Stage: Seed (October 2022), Early-stage VC Antler led the round, with participation from 10 other investors. Company Description: The Foodini app matches people with a variety of dietary needs with restaurants that can serve them, from gluten-free to lactose-intolerant, allergies, vegans, FODMAPers and more. Dieticians combine with the platform’s tech…
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My 5 Business and Career Learnings From 2022
1. Be the easiest person to deal with in the room, it will bring good things to you. I must admit this one has stuck with me for a few years now, it was first highlighted to me by an old boss and good friend David Eccles. If your customers, partners and colleagues find you easy…
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Stripe and the Collison’s, a Modern-Day St. Patrick Story
It is the 17th of March, a huge day of celebration for the estimated 70 million+ global Irish diaspora around the world. On this day we remember our patron saint, one of the greatest Irish individuals in our country’s history, while also celebrating all things Irish. This week I believe we witnessed the emergence of…
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Irish Influence – Driving Airline Ancillary Revenue in the Post-COVID-19 World
The ultra-competitive aviation recovery race post COVID-19 has dramatically prioritised the identification of new ways to increase ancillary revenue to strengthen airline’s financial positions.  Irish innovation is facilitating airlines in Australia, New Zealand and around the world to be first of the mark by increasing ancillary (non-traditional) revenues through customer personalisation, engagement and real-time relevance. While Irish Influence has been providing the inside track experience to the airline industry in this region for decades. One such influence is Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, who towers above all other airline professionals in terms of influence and recognition in Australia. His company, alongside Jetstar and Air New…
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COVID-19 Fast Tracking the Digital Customer Experience in A/NZ
With Australia and New Zealand implementing some of the strongest business restrictions in the world, Trans-Tasman companies are using empathy, creative thinking, and an Irish advantage to transform their businesses and facilitate stronger customer ties, particularly amongst some of the hardest hit sectors such as hospitality, logistics and leisure. Focusing on convenience, efficiency and safety,…