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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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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; ApisProtect | Orla 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 |

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 I Preparing and Managing your Data I Room Key components to a successful acquisition I 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

Next Funding & Scaling:

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

The Guinness Enterprise Centre

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2025 Dates

14th May | 15th October

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