The Goosed Podcast

Degrees, Diplomas & Digital Access: The Olive for Education Vision

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I chat with Ian Gaughran, CEO of Olive for Education, a platform that’s on a mission to make high-quality learning accessible and affordable for all. We talk about: How Olive is removing the traditional barriers to education and skills training Why upskilling and lifelong learning are crucial to Ireland’s future workforce How they’re keeping prices genuinely low — and who benefits The potential for tech to democratise education on a global scale If you care about education, digital inclusion, or creating real opportunity through learning — this one’s for you.

Decentralising Truth: Olas, Blockchain, and the Next Media Revolution

In this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Kris O’Shea, of Olas, the startup building an open, blockchain-powered protocol to rebuild trust in media — and rewire how quality information is funded, verified, and rewarded. We get into: 📰 Why trust in media is broken — and how it got this way 🧠 How Olas uses decentralised identity, staking, and prediction markets to incentivise truth over clicks 💸 The radical economics of DeKnow: micropayments, matched funding, and writer accountability 🌍 Why this isn’t just about journalism — it’s about protecting democracy and global progress If you're into blockchain, media, or just tired of trying to figure out what’s true online — this episode is for you.

Classroom of the Future: Sia on Building Immersive Learning for Accountants

On this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, we go behind the headset with Catherine O'Doherty and Charles Lonjaret from Sia Partners, the global consultancy co-creating a world-first VR training experience with Chartered Accountants Ireland. This isn’t just a tech demo — it’s a bold reimagining of how we teach critical thinking, decision-making, and professional scepticism. We dive into: 🧠 Why traditional training struggles to teach complex judgement-based skills 🎮 How immersive, game-based VR is outperforming classroom and e-learning models ⚖️ Why professional scepticism is more important than ever in an age of disruption 📚 What this means for the future of learning in industries like finance, law, healthcare, and more If you're curious about the future of professional education, or how immersive tech is moving beyond hype into real impact, this one’s unmissable.

The Purple Lady: Redefining Accessibility with Shelley Cowan of JustUs, TravelEase & Access Avenue

In this episode of the Goosed Podcast, we sit down with Shelley Cowan, affectionately known as The Purple Lady—a powerhouse advocate creating real change in the world of accessibility. Shelley shares her journey and the origin stories behind: JustUs – a not-for-profit helping adults with disabilities enjoy safe, inclusive social lives, TravelEase – highlighting the best in hospitality for disabled travelers, Access Avenue – working with businesses to improve accessibility standards from the ground up. We talk about the hidden truths of ableism, the shocking fact that more hotels are pet-accessible than disability-accessible, and why inclusion shouldn't be an afterthought. Shelley is living proof that passion, empathy, and action can reshape the world.

Opening Up Investment: Scott Ashmore on the Future of Fundraising with Shuttle”

On this episode of the Goosed.ie Podcast, I’m joined by Scott Ashmore, co-founder of Shuttle, the fintech startup on a mission to modernise how startups raise money — and how everyday people can get involved in the investment world. We chat about: 🚀 The evolution of startup fundraising and why it’s broken for so many🌐 How Shuttle is making the process faster, smoother, and more transparent📊 The shift towards giving more people access to early-stage investing🛠️ Where Shuttle is today — and the big vision behind the product If you're a founder, angel investor, or just curious about the future of fundraising and fintech, this one’s a must-listen.