Ireland
CoFounder & Chief Executive of Startup Ireland, national director of the Startup Gathering.
Information Technology and Services
Education
Trinity College Dublin 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Studies, Finance, Innovation, Computer Systems, Accountancy, First Class Honours
University of Ulster 2010 — 2011
MSc Business Development & Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Strategy, Marketing, Distinction
Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments 1988 — 1992
CISI Diploma, Fund management, interpretation of financial statement, regulation and compliance
National Association of Goldsmiths UK 1985 — 1985
Professional Jewellers Diploma, Valuations, operations management, metals, gemology., Distinction
Experience
Startup Ireland June 2013 - Present
Dublin Institute of Technology June 2012 - January 2015
Enterprise Ireland Mentor April 2011 - January 2015
Info2Innovate Programme September 2011 - June 2012
Listed in Enterprise Ireland’s Directory of Lean Service Providers June 2011 - June 2012
University of Ulster September 2010 - September 2011
NORIBIC March 2011 - April 2011
Circling the Planet November 2009 - September 2010
Patrick Lane & Co June 2009 - October 2009
Omniserve January 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Social Networking, Public Speaking, CRM, Social Media Marketing, Negotiation, Social Media, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Analysis, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Business Planning, New Business Development, Training, E-commerce, Integration, Time Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Fundraising, Strategy, Event Management, Program Management, Employee Engagement, International Business, Policy, Enterprise Software, Sales Process, Project Planning, Organizational..., Strategic Partnerships, Coaching, Change Management, Marketing Communications, Research, Knowledge Management, Networking, Business Process..., Online Advertising, Management, Business Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning