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  • Tools of the trade

'I used to be motivated by a fear of failure. I kind of got over that'

VitHit founder Gary Lavin talks fear of failure, managing growth and why he’s not pursuing kombucha.

  • 6 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Work

Poll: Would you pay extra rent for the perks of co-living?

Shared living remains a hot topic in Ireland as more groups enter the Dublin scene.

  • 1 min read
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  • Startup Scout

Planning is rife with conflict, so this startup built a 'virtual town hall' to settle disputes

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile PLACEengage.

  • 5 min read
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Does Europe need a new social contract?

Deirdre Mortell

Deirdre Mortell

Social Innovation Fund Ireland

As the social safety net breaks down, social innovation has a role in unlocking resources in the community.

  • 4 min read
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Overcoming unconscious biases is crucial to developing a diverse workplace

Stha Banks

Stha Banks

Core

We need more representation in the workplace for all minority groups living in Ireland

  • 5 min read
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  • Feature

Upfront rent and relocation services - how tech companies are winning talent as rents keep rising

Ireland’s recruitment and tech experts weigh in on how to attract the best staff to Dublin.

  • 6 min read
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  • Future of finance

Stringent online payments rules are fast approaching. Now firms want an 18-month delay

But fintech giant Stripe says it’s ‘irresponsible’ to hope for any extension on Strong Customer Authentication.

  • 3 min read
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  • media and marketing
  • Startups and tech

A gaming studio fronted by EA and Riot Games vets is out of stealth mode in Dublin

Vela Games, the new face in Ireland’s games landscape, has raised €3.4 million.

  • 3 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • tourism and transport

Free Now told the government 'night mayors' could make it easier for clubbers to get cabs

The company formerly called Mytaxi urged the Culture Minister to bring the concept to Dublin.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • Startups and tech

Rental platform Spotahome is opening a Dublin office amid the city's housing crisis

The online room booking site is putting boots on the ground to be closer to customers.

  • 3 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • retail and services

Irish retailers could have an opportunity to compete with British online shops thanks to Brexit

Industry experts weigh in on how SMEs can win back sales as tariffs and exports on UK goods loom.

  • 3 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • Startups and tech

With a near-€2m top-up in the back pocket, Supply Finance is hungry for more deals in Europe

The Dublin-based fintech company is preparing its next deal to close later this year.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech
  • tourism and transport

Bleeperbike is gearing up to launch e-bikes in Dublin after raising €750k

The bike-share startup plans to roll out 200 e-bikes in the coming months and is tinkering with e-scooters.

  • 4 min read
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  • policy and economy

Your crash course in... Ireland's exercise in damage limitation as it prepares for a no-deal Brexit

Amid political uncertainty in London, the State is bracing itself for the worst-case scenario.

  • 3 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

As the new college year beckons, student lender Future Finance has secured €23m in fresh funding

The Dublin-based fintech company has also been expanding its remit into graduate loans.

  • 2 min read
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  • Tools of the trade

'I'm still living in a land where we're starting from scratch - and maybe that's a good thing'

Tina McKenzie, CEO of Grafton Recruitment, talks about over-committing and her dream job that doesn’t exist.

  • 4 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Work

Poll: Would a company's green credentials affect your job choice?

Businesses are facing pressure from employees who are worried about their impact on the environment.

  • 1 min read
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  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

Cancer care app ONCOassist has landed a year-long trial with a pharma giant in Lebanon

The Kerry-based outfit hopes the deal will serve as a springboard to move further into the Middle East.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • Startups and tech

How Aqualicense wants to help marine firms navigate paperwork tsunamis

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile the Wicklow company.

  • 4 min read
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How to design change that delivers - the art of change management

Kieran McCarthy

Kieran McCarthy

Voxpro

Without buy-in from your people, there will be limited and short-term improvement at best.

  • 5 min read
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