{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Philanthropy Ireland Podcast","title":"Driving Growth Through Local Philanthropy - Ed Murphy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4288add9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2414,"description":"Rural communities across Ireland are facing a quiet crisis as young talent migrates to major cities, leaving behind a void of energy and economic stagnation. This drain of vitality threatens the very fabric of local towns, resulting in vacant shops and a loss of the communal spirit that once defined these regions.\nThe solution lies in leveraging entrepreneurial expertise and resources to build modern, sustainable industries that encourage the next generation to stay, work, and play locally. This episode explores how innovation hubs, collaborative funding, and mentorship can revitalise a county by creating future-proof jobs and vibrant social spaces.\nOur guest is Ed Murphy, a serial entrepreneur and community philanthropist who successfully scaled and exited major franchise businesses like Home Instead and Snap Print & Design. With decades of experience in business building, he now focuses his energy on pro bono leadership and strategic investment in County Wexford’s economic and social future.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\nCombatting talent drain in rural Ireland\nEstablishing Green Tech HQ innovation hub\nMentoring local businesses to scale jobs\nCollaborating with Rethink Ireland for impact\nDefining the concept of \"having enough\"\nGUEST DETAILS\nEd Murphy is a serial entrepreneur and the current President of the County Wexford Chamber of Commerce. After a successful career building and scaling major franchises including Home Instead, Snap Print & Design, and CEX, he transitioned into full-time philanthropy and community activism. \nHis main skills lie in business scaling, strategic mentoring, and fostering innovation within the green energy and sustainability sectors.\nConnect with Ed:\nLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-murphy-038822189/\nCompany: https://www.greentechhq.com/\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...","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}