The Biz Expo Podcast

TalentHunter.me Co-Founder & COO, Liam Whelan

Liam Whelan is the Co-Founder & COO of TalentHunter.me  Ireland's AI-powered jobs platform.   He's not a recruiter. He built one.   TalentHunter is a platform designed to take the frustration out of finding work and hiring talent. For candidates it's completely free you get access to live jobs, CV analysis, QQI-certified training, and you'll always get a response. No black holes, no ghosting. Find Top Talent Faster with AI-Powered Hiring Transform your hiring process with intelligent candidate matching, automated interviews, and powerful analytics. Reduce time-to-hire by 60% and cut hiring costs by 45%. See how TalentHunter.me can help boost your business by meeting Liam and his team at Biz Expo 2026 on October 29th in the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan in Dublin. Register to attend here. [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/biz-expo-2026-tickets-1988980370831?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*dx0mov*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODk1MDY1ODY5LjE3NzgxNDUxOTQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzgxNDUxOTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgxNDUxOTQkajYwJGwwJGgw]  TalentHunter.me is the headline sponsor for Biz Expo 2026.

Manucci Chartered Accountants Founder, Darran Woods

Darran is a Chartered Tax Advisor and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in practice including experience of working exclusively on M&A activities in two Big 4 firms. He has significant advisory knowledge in tax and finance across a broad range of clients including privately owned businesses to private equity investments. Throughout his career Darran has advised clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, facility management, healthcare and real estate. Darran has gained a wealth of knowledge in multiple disciplines advising businesses on taxation, growth, business planning and financial advisory. Meet Darran at Biz Expo 2025 on 23rd October in the RDS' Hall 4. And sit in on his seminar, Money Talks: But Are You Listening?, at 1:50pm on the Agenda Stage.  Register for FREE ADMISSION here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1405669518369?aff=oddtdtcreator

Co-Founder of Pathway Financial Management, Anthony Richardson

Anthony Richardson is Co-Founder of Pathway Financial Management, a Dublin-based financial planning firm that helps founders, professionals, and families make clear, confident decisions with their money. Known for his plain-English approach and calm, practical guidance, Anthony focuses on turning business success into life outcomes—so clients can build, protect, and ultimately enjoy the wealth they’ve worked hard to create. Anthony’s work centres on three areas: (1) cashflow planning that maps today’s choices to tomorrow’s freedom, (2) risk management—from income protection to contingency planning—so unexpected events don’t derail the plan, and (3) retirement and exit strategy, aligning pensions, investments, and liquidity with a founder’s personal goals. He partners closely with clients’ accountants and solicitors to deliver joined-up advice across remuneration, protection, pensions, and investment structures, ensuring the financial plan and the business plan move in the same direction. At Pathway, Anthony is passionate about financial education and clarity. He believes great advice should be professional yet easy to understand, empowering clients to make better decisions at every stage—from first hires to first exits. His recent talks and client work explore how founders can de-risk ahead of a sale, build optionality into their wealth, and design a post-exit lifestyle that’s purposeful as well as financially sustainable. Meet Anthony on October 23rd in the RDS for Biz Expo 2025. Register for FREE here [https://www.bizexpo.ie/upcoming-events/].

New Payment Innovation's Chief Sales Officer, David Fitzgerald

David Fitzgerald is a senior payments executive with over 25 years' experience driving growth across European and global markets. As Chief Sales Officer at New Payment Innovation, he specialises in identifying hidden inefficiencies that cost businesses millions in payment processing. Known for his customer-first approach and track record of building high-performing teams, David has helped organisations from established banks to innovative fintech start-ups optimise their payment strategies and unlock significant revenue growth. His deep understanding of both direct sales and strategic partnerships makes him a sought-after expert on payment system optimisation. When not revolutionising payment processes, David enjoys golf and nature walks. Join David to discover the concealed costs within online payment systems and learn proven strategies to protect your bottom line. Register for FREE ADMISSION to Biz Expo 2025 here [https://www.bizexpo.ie/upcoming-events/].

Bank of Ireland Senior Bank Manager, Owen Hughes

Bank of Ireland Group plc are sponsors of Biz Expo 2025. Biz Expo in association with Level Health is coming to Dublin's RDS on October 23rd. This B2B marketplace event will take place in the Serpentine Hall from 10am until 4pm. Available on the day to meet face to face is Owen Hughes and Ciaran O’Connell (cc’d Senior Business Expert) – both offering over 20 years of banking experience and available to talk to any business customer to support them on growing your business and having a better relationship with Bank of Ireland. Register for FREE ADMISSION here [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/biz-expo-2025-tickets-1405669518369].