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Vanessa Wainwright

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Host at Global Skills Podcast
📍 County Wexford, Ireland

Vanessa Wainwright is the CEO and Founder of Abodoo, an AI-powered skills intelligence platform. With a B. Comm from University College Dublin, she focuses on closing the skills gap through technologies like SkillsAI™. Colleagues describe her as a visionary and inspiring leader, recognized as one of Irelands Top Women in Tech.

Outside of her tech ventures, Vanessa founded Tara Hill Estate, an award-winning luxury nature retreat in County Wexford, Ireland. This venture reflects her passion for creating spaces for reconnection and calm. She co-founded her primary business, Abodoo, with her husband after moving back to Ireland from the UK.

Interesting fact: Her idea for a remote work platform was sparked by a personal health issue that forced her to work from home, revealing the potential for flexible careers.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Host
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
County Wexford, Ireland
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Closing Skills Gap
This is the central mission of her company, Abodoo, and the main topic of her Global Skills Podcast, where she interviews global leaders on the subject.
Future of Work
She consistently explores how technology, AI, and remote work are shaping the future of careers and talent development in her public speaking and podcasts.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Host
Global Skills Podcast
8-2025
Non Exec Director
AI Automation Partners
6-2021
Founder
Tara Hill Estate
1-2018
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
abodoo
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BCOMM
University College Dublin
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