{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Philanthropy Ireland Podcast","title":"From Ryanair to Real Impact - Dec Ryan","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/165baa5f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2467,"description":"How do you go from founding one of Europe’s most disruptive airlines to transforming Ireland’s approach to giving? \nIn this episode, Dr. Dec Ryan—first CEO of Ryanair and founder of the One Foundation—talks candidly about what drove him to philanthropy, the lessons he learned from both failure and success, and why he believes Irish giving needs to be bolder, smarter, and less afraid to break a few eggs. \nFrom mental health to migrant rights to rural bookshops, Dec shares the stories behind his biggest projects, his no-nonsense philosophy on charity, and what really matters when you want to make an impact.\nIf you’ve ever wondered what real, purposeful giving looks like—or what’s holding it back—this is the episode for you.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTWhat sparked Dec Ryan’s shift from Ryanair to philanthropyWhy the One Foundation chose a “spend-down” approachHow personal experience shaped their mental health givingWhat Ireland gets wrong (and right) about supporting migrantsLessons learned from failures, and how to actually make an impact\nGUEST DETAILS\nDec founded The One Foundation in 2004. He was inspired by Dale Carnegie and Chuck Feeney, especially the latter’s concept of “giving while living”. The One Foundation was named after the U2 song “One” which contains the lyric “We carry each other”. Dr Ryan is also the founder and Managing Partner of Irelandia Aviation which has built 5 low-cost carriers to date incluidng Ryanair.\nMORE INFORMATION\nLooking to learn more about the power of strategic giving and effecting real change? Visit https://www.philanthropy.ie/ to learn more.\nThe Philanthropy Ireland Podcast is produced by DustPod.io\nQUOTES\nI’m not mad on the word philanthropy—love the word giving. – Dr Dec RyanSometimes when you throw 50 grand at a charity, it floods them… You think they’re able for it, and sometimes they’re not. – Dr Dec RyanOne of the best measures of success is that they don’t need us anymore. – Dr Dec RyanIf people got 10% of the crack I got out...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aM_P45llS3TnjOLrONnfXtxn6R0omO-JVKnFe-s7Y3I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOTA4/N2I0MTY1Y2U1YjFi/NDM0MWU5OTJkY2Rm/NjYzZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}