UpStarts.ie Podcast UpStarts

Brendan Kilty SC rejoins us on the show this week to talk about his day job dealing with people personal and commercial debt issues. Dividing his practice between the high value commercial and international arbitration cases and pro bono human rights work, Brendan helps people who are struggling with debt come to agreements with their lenders and financial institutions as well as getting a fair deal that satisfies both sides of the arbitration. Brendan talks about how many in Ireland have debt issues and often there is something that can be done to relieve much of the difficulty.

Dayna Caceres returns to answer questions from our listeners on the business concerns and start up challenges. Samantha Kelly, the tweeting goddess joins us via phone to talk about her win at the start up awards, and Chris from the Brand Geeks calls in to help us award Dayna with our first UpStarts honours award.

Brenda Kilty SC from the James Joyce comes into the studio to tell us about his work restoring the house, turning it into a very special venue with a unique dining experience.

He also tells us about the global connections the house has created and his work with creating a limited printing of replicas of Joyce’s ‘The Dead’

Melanie from STOMP Marketing & PR joins us in studio today to tell us her journey from stay at home mum to celebrating 1 year running STOMP. She discusses the opportunities for networking in Dublin and showcases some of her clients including Michael, who will be performing as in the Mrs DoubtFayre Musical in the RDS.

Jason Hassett from app company Warrick Hartman comes into studio to talk about a new business which is a collaboration of 3 different business who have come together under the umbrella WeDevelop.ie to give customers a better, more cost effective service for their social media, websites and apps.

Dayna Caceres from Distinctions joins us again in studio this week. She brings with her Aaron from TxtTutor who talks about his business which helps Leaving & Junior cert students with modules from the subjects they are taking and providing them with study aids and expert help. They discuss the challenges of selling the service to both parents and students and the right way for businesses to get to sell to their customers by really getting to know their clients needs.