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Down To Business
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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news.
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Former Ireland international soccer legend Kevin Kilbane
May 1600:09:19Tap to summarizeAs part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat in Toronto, Bobby had the chance to chat with former Ireland soccer international, Kevin Kilbane, to talk life in Canada, the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, and more.
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Canadian "Dragon" Arlene Dickinson
May 1600:07:06Tap to summarizeAs part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with fellow Canadian "Dragon", from CBC's Dragons’ Den, General Partner at District Ventures Capital & Bestselling Author, Arlene Dickinson.
Transcribe →EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2026 Part Two
May 1600:44:09Tap to summarizeThis week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. You’ll hear from the likes of Colonel Chris Hadfield, Ontario resident and Irish footballing legend, Kevin Kilbane, Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland, Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery, and Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.
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2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel Two
May 1600:16:29Tap to summarizeAs part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with three people who have all been first movers and innovators in their field: - Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland - Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery - Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.
Transcribe →2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel One
May 1600:13:54Tap to summarizeAs part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with some of this year's finalists involved in the medical and personalised care space: - Brian Shields of Neurent Medical - Dr Harriet Treacy of Beyondbmi - Danny Buckley of ADHD NOW.
Transcribe →Goldy Hyder, President & CEO, Business Council of Canada
May 1600:08:11Tap to summarizeAs part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada, about his role representing Canadian business leaders across the country and around the world.
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Lessons from life on the ice with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
May 1600:05:58Tap to summarizeAs part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is considered one of the best female hockey players of all time. Canada’s all-time leading scorer, she has won seven world championships, made six Olympic appearances, and won five Olympic medals, four of them Gold.
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Jay Klein, Founder & CEO of The PUR Company
May 1600:08:11Tap to summarizeJay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc., where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions – without compromising taste or quality. As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with him about the success of the business and more.
Transcribe →Executive Chair: Jean O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann
May 900:10:48Tap to summarizeBobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Jean O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann.
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The growing wieghtloss drug economy
May 900:10:58Tap to summarizeThe wonders of weight loss drugs have only been with us for over two years, but they seem to have profoundly changed the way we look at food, drink, exercise and all points in between. But what impact do these drugs have on the wider economy? Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times, joins Bobby to discuss.
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