

Founders' Exchange Galway
On The Founders' Listening Tour, we heard founders wanted more opportunities to meet other founders, and better access to funding and supports advice from the state bodies.
So Enterprise Ireland is partnering again with Silicon Republic to host the Founders' Exchange, a forum for early-stage start-ups, where you get to hear from fellow founders, investors and advisors in a relaxed, interactive setting.
Plus you will have access to our Start-up Clinic where you can sit down 1:1 with Enterprise Ireland and LEO (Local Enterprise Office) advisors (and others) to have your burning questions answered on access to supports for your start-up. Or you can just relax and network with your peers.
Whether you’re well on the founder journey, looking to get into a start-up programme like New Frontiers, are eyeing up Enterprise Ireland’s Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) or High Potential Startup (HPSU) programme, looking to get that first pre-seed funding or seed round, or just starting out and wondering how your local LEO can help, you’ll leave better informed on all the possibilities – plus you'll make some new friends and have some fun.
Agenda:
11.30: A welcome from our hosts, the PorterShed
11.35: Introduction from Enterprise Ireland on how it aims to support you in your start-up journey.
11.45: Founders Panel chaired by Ann O'Dea, Silicon Republic, followed by audience Q&A.
Paul Killoran, CEO, founder Ex Ordo
Dr Liz McLoughlin, CMO, co-founder Tympany Medical
Brian Shields, CEO, co-founder Neurent Medical
12.15: Investor/Advisors Panel chaired by Ann O'Dea, Silicon Republic, followed by audience Q&A
Geraldine McLoughlin, Senior Investment Manager, Western Development Commission
Caroline McDonagh, Head of Enterprise Galway, Local Enterprise Office Galway
12.45: Networking Hour - Light refreshments and relaxed networking, or you can access:
12.45: The Startup Clinic 1:1 opportunity to connect with advisors and mentors from Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and others. No pre-booking required.