Episode 343 - Lydia Foott and Kevin Gallagher from Qashio

Hello and welcome to the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast powered by Bank of Ireland. Today we’re exploring fintech innovation and international expansion. We’re joined by Lydia Foott, an Irish entrepreneur who co-founded Qashio in Dubai, and Kevin Gallagher, the company’s General Manager for Europe, as it prepares to launch in Ireland with a new Dublin office and 50 jobs across multiple functions.Qashio helps businesses take control of spending through smart company cards that track and manage expenses in real time, eliminating manual reporting and giving finance teams full visibility.Following strong growth in the UAE, where it has partnered with Visa and Emirates, Qashio is now targeting Ireland as a gateway to Europe – against a backdrop of strengthening €8 billion trade ties between Ireland and the UAE.So what opportunities does Ireland offer, and how can smarter spend management benefit Irish businesses?Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.