Mandy was joined by Frank Rose, Senior Fellow at Columbia University, and author of 'The Sea We Swim In: How Stories Work in a Data-Driven World' to discuss the importance of storytelling in a digital age.

Whistleblowing is acknowledged as one of the most effective ways of stopping wrongdoing when it comes to financial corruption and corporate fraud - Vincent Digby, Managing Director Impartial Financial Advice joined Mandy to discuss incentivised whistleblowing in the financial services sector in Ireland.

And, following the conclusion of the Elizabeth Holmes trial this week in which the once golden-child of Silicon Valley was found guilty on four charges of defrauding investors, Mandy was joined by Rupert Neate, the Guardian's Wealth Correspondent to assess the potential impact on Silicon Valley investment culture.

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