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Funding & Scaling

Funding & Scaling provides essential guidance and insights tailored to the funding and growth needs of entrepreneurs throughout Ireland. These events offer valuable opportunities to explore a wide range of funding options, learn directly from successful founders, and engage in in-depth discussions on funding strategies. Attendees also benefit from expert advice from seasoned investors and peer entrepreneurs, gaining practical insights to help navigate the challenges of scaling a business.

These events welcome an enthusiastic audience to experience fireside chats with founders who have successfully launched and scaled businesses, along with in-depth discussions with industry experts on key topics relevant to founders.

Get involved by asking questions, and stay afterwards to enjoy refreshments and network with other like-minded guests.

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Next Funding & Scaling:

Wed, 14th May, 2025  |  8:30am - 11:00am

The Guinness Enterprise Centre

Guest Speakers

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Will Parker |
CCO - Config LS

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Áine Denn |
Founder & Business Advisor

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Johnny Dunne |
CEO - Customs Window

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Alan Merriman |
CEO - Elkstone

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Karole Egan |  Senior Investment Advisor - Enterprise Ireland

John Phelan
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2025 Dates

14th May | 15th October 

Agenda

Start time: 8:30am 

 

Smart Borders: How Customs Window is Reinventing Customs with AI

An Irish startup revolutionising customs compliance with AI – Johnny Dunne CEO and Co-founder at Customs Window will share how his company navigated early-stage funding and built a product serving global trade.   

 

Panel discussion:

Navigating U.S Expansion: Strategies for Irish Startups Amidst New Trade Realities with:  

Alan Merriman, co-founder and CEO at Elkstone; Karole Egan, Senior Investment Advisor at Enterprise Ireland; Áine Denn, Entrepreneurial leader, mentor and advisor

Beyond the Exit: Will Parker’s Next Act in Life Sciences Innovation

Will Parker, Co-founder of Config LS & former Chairman/CCO of Safefood 360. Will scaled Safefood 360 into global markets, led its acquisition by UK-based LGC, and is now building Config LS – a cutting-edge regulatory solution for life sciences. 

Networking: 10:00am-10:30am - Coffee Dock

Some of our previous speakers have included:

Sinéad Crowther; Soothing Solutions | Charlie Gleeson; Zipp Mobility Paul Quigley; Newswhip | Travis George; Vela Games |Jennifer Rock; The Skin Nerd | Gavan Walsh; iCabbi | Chris Burge; Spark Crowdfunding | Sean O'Sullivan; SOSV | Aisling Kirwan; Positive Carbon | Sonia Neary; Wellola | Ross Keating; The Lennox Academy |Sharon Keegan; Peachylean |  Fiona Edwards Murphy; ApisProtectOrla McDonnell; Everly | Tim Crowe; WrxFlo | Eoin Carroll; Decision Analytics | Aidan Finn; Binarii Labs | Skillnet Innovation Exchange | Adrian Walsh; CheckVentory | Avril Copeland; Tickerfit | Colm Lyon; Fire | Enterprise Ireland | Frontline Ventures

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Previous topics covered have been:

Using the power of AI to combat the global issue of food waste I Sales is the lifeblood of any business – how best to optimise the process I Meet the founder driving the future of healthcare and patient communication Preparing and Managing your Data Room Key components to a successful acquisition Meet the founder revolutionising the shapewear and activewear world.

Topics included essentials for startup success, such as:

  • Strategies for securing Pre-Seed Start funding

  • Implementing robust data security

  • Effective sales techniques for business growth

  • Overcoming fundraising challenges

  • Building traction with key industry players

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