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Straight Line Path
Hosted by Straight Line Path Podcast · ENGLISH
Interviewing spectacular guests from all over the world, presented by Aaron McCormack and Peter Brennan.
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Investing Is Easier Than You Think (You Just Need the Right Framework) - Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes
2w ago00:42:23Tap to summarizeStephanie Akkaoui Hughes is a professional investor and has previously founded companies in the architecture and fintech space. Her journey begins in Beirut to now building multi-generational wealth, showcasing how resilience and mindset drive financial freedom and legacy creation. In this episode, Stephanie joins the Straight Line Path to share her unique investing approach, emphasising internal mastery and strategic long-term holdings. Discover how understanding your personality and biases can transform your financial journey, and how to know which type of investing style suits you best: passive, selective, and active engagement.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with serial entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders.Episode #16 - Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes
Transcribe →The Secret Game Every Successful Business Person Is Playing - Brendan Newe
4w ago00:49:10Tap to summarizeBrendan Newe is the Managing Director of Venture Business Network, one of Ireland's leading B2B networking organisations. He's been in the world of business networking since the early 2000s, starting with BNI, building a career around helping businesses grow through the power of connection.In this episode, Brendan joins the Straight Line Path podcast to break down what networking actually is, and more importantly, what it isn't. We get into why most people approach networking with the wrong mindset, why attitude and follow-through matter far more than just showing up, and why something so critical to business success is never taught in school. Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with business leaders, networkers and sales and marketing experts.Episode #15 - Brendan Newe
Transcribe →Do THIS If You Want to Build Wealth (From a Financial Planner) - Will Sparks
Apr 600:47:50Tap to summarizeWill Sparks is the founder of Sparks Wealth, an Ireland based financial planning firm. He began his career in finance before launching the business in 2019, and since then has built it around helping individuals and families take a smarter, more long-term approach to managing their money.In this episode, Will joins the Straight Line Path podcast to break down what actually matters when it comes to building wealth. We go deep on how to think about risk, why most investors get it wrong during uncertain times, and why preparation always beats prediction. We also explore Ireland’s financial landscape, the role of financial planners today, and the habits that separate long-term winners from everyone else.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with founders, industry experts and business leaders.Episode #14 - Will Sparks
Transcribe →Inside the Startup that will Change the World
Mar 2300:48:16Tap to summarizeBobby Healy, is the founder of Manna Aero, a drone delivery company and one of the highest value startups in Ireland today, raising over €100 million to date. Bobby is also the founder of Meili and was a major stakeholder in Cartrawler, both B2B travel tech companies.Curiosity led us away on this one as Bobby joins the Straight Line Path podcast to share everything about Manna Aero; His thoughts on the future of delivery, how Amazon is in trouble and how crazy people are when it comes to getting food delivered.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with founders, industry experts and innovative leaders.Episode #13 - Bobby Healy
Transcribe →Should you Start with an Exit in Mind? (Avoid these Red Flags) - John Canniffe
Mar 900:42:53Tap to summarizeJohn Canniffe, is the Co-founder of Exeo Advisors and ExitEngine and fellow podcaster who helps entrepreneurs grow and sell their business joins the Straight Line Path podcast.In this episode John reveals why everyone needs an exit strategy, what’s actually important for buyers and his top tips for owners to maximise the value of their business when the time comes to sell.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with founders, industry experts and thought leaders.Episode #12 - John Canniffe
Transcribe →The Proof Is in the Pudding: How Desserts Really Make It to Shelf - Tim Healy
Feb 2300:55:40Tap to summarizeTim Healy, the Managing Director of Couverture Desserts and GainLine Capital Investment, joins the Straight Line Path podcast to reveal the core skills that drive success in the food industry.In this episode Tim shares raw insights from over 15 years in food and retail, managing margins in a fickle industry, scaling production without losing flexibility and navigating the unique challenges of airline logistics vs supermarket shelf space.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and retail innovators.Episode #11 - Tim Healy
Transcribe →How to get the Government to Fund your Startup - Pierce Dargan
Feb 900:47:21Tap to summarizePierce Dargan, the CEO and founder of Equine MediRecord, councillor for Fine Gael and entrepreneur mentor joins the Straight Line Path podcast to share his insights on how to give your startup the best chance at success.In this episode Pierce shares his journey as a young entrepreneur, building an 8 figure business straight out of college. He explains how to navigate and make real use of grants and accelerator programmes, and offers an honest look into politics in Ireland.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to speak with great people influencing society, young entrepreneurs and politics alike.Episode #10 - Pierce Dargan
Transcribe →The Key To Networking In 2026 - Kingsley Aikins
Jan 500:41:43Tap to summarizeKingsley Aikins, founder of The Networking Institute & The Diaspora Institute, joins the Straight Line Path podcast to share how to become a better networker in 2026, why hard work alone isn’t enough and why your success depends on other people.In this episode we chat about the different types of networks we have, how everyone has a personal brand, why hanging around with likeminded people is not always productive and much more…Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to learn from the people shaping careers, leadership and the world of influence.Episode #9 - Kingsley Aikins
Transcribe →Why there’s a housing crisis and the rise of alternative investments - David Jelly
Dec 2200:32:36Tap to summarizeDavid Jelly, the founder of peer to peer lending platform, Property Bridges joins the Straight Line Path podcast to talk about the current housing crisis, Irish investing culture and the rise of alternative investments. We also dive into the current stock market valuation, tax policies that are preventing people from building wealth and how long term thinking is often missing from property discussions. Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to learn from the people shaping how investing, property development and the economy.Episode #8 - David Jelly
Transcribe →How to best use AI, the biggest mistakes companies are making, what the EU AI act really means - Donna O’Leary
Dec 800:37:15Tap to summarizeDonna O’Leary joins the Straight Line Path Podcast, where we talk about the mistakes businesses make, what happens when tools are banned in the workplace, and why untrained teams can introduce more risk than the technology itself.We also talk about how individuals and young professionals can use AI responsibly and effectively, and why developing the right habits matters more than chasing the newest tools.Donna has experience in commercial litigation and regulatory work and now helps organisations build clarity around how these tools should be used and where problems typically arise.Join the conversation and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes as we continue to learn from the people shaping how technology, work and leadership evolve.Episode #7 - Donna O’Leary
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