Founders' Exchange

​Following on from the success of The Founders' Listening Tour, Enterprise Ireland is partnering 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 Ask an Expert area where you can sit down 1:1 with Enterprise Ireland and LEO (Local Enterprise Office) advisors 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:

​11.00: A welcome from our hosts, the Digital Hub

​11.05: Introduction from Enterprise Ireland on how it aims to support you in your start-up journey.

​11.15: Founders Panel chaired by Ann O'Dea, Silicon Republic, followed by audience Q&A.

• ​Rhona Togher, CEO, co-founder Lios

• ​Conor Moules, CEO, co-founder, Barespace

• ​Cuty Gupta, CEO, co-founder Cozmotec and Recruit Pro

​11.45: Investor/Advisors Panel chaired by Ann O'Dea, Silicon Republic, followed by audience Q&A

• ​Amy Neale, General Partner, Delta Partners

• ​Cathy McPadden, Business Advisor, LEO Dublin

​12.15: Networking Hour - Light refreshments and relaxed networking, or you can access:

​12.30: Ask an Expert 1:1 opportunity to connect with advisors and mentors from Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and others. No pre-booking required.