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AIBF Business Talk is an original podcast brought to you by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. In each episode we talk to innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders to bring you practical lessons and actionable insights that you can apply to your business and in your daily life.
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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Damien McCarthy is the Founder and CEO of HR Buddy, a pioneering HR service provider with a rapidly expanding client base.
He is a believer in people and in delivering high-performance development cultures within a business.
HR Buddy is one of the few HR service providers who operate payroll alongside HR services, allowing businesses to align their HR/People strategy with their overall business strategy.
This service gives both HR Buddy and the businesses they work with an edge.
Under Damien’s expert guidance, HR Buddy customers consistently report significant improvements in team morale and customer/client satisfaction within their enterprises.
In this episode, Damien explains how he has built a successful business after taking the risk to leave his steady job.
HR Buddy has achieved All-Star Business Accreditation for the second year in a row in recognition of its performance in the areas of trust, commitment, performance and customer centricity.

Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
John O’Connell is the Founder and CEO of CW Applied Technology, the innovative company behind the invention & development of the mobile, portable UV-C room steriliser – The MUV-X.
In this episode, John tells us how he leveraged the power of collaboration to develop his company’s bold invention.
CW Applied Technology provides contract manufacturing and design services to industry.
The CW stands for ‘Collaborate to Win’.
John is an Electronic Engineering graduate from the University of Limerick with 30 years experience working in electronics manufacturing and design.
Much of his career has been spent in automotive and telecommunications electronics.
Originally from Tralee, Co. Kerry, living now in West Limerick with his wife of 28yrs Eileen, he has two adult children….one of whom now works at CW Applied Technology and the other has his own dog grooming, kennelling and day care business.
John has recently been named as All-Star Clare Business Person of the Year and his product has also been recognised as All-Star Innovative Product of the Year.'