Andrew Mullaney is developing an AI that can beat any financial market! Formerly the co-founder of NewsWhip, Andrew is now the mastermind behind Premind AI. The serial entrepreneur is developing a model that can consume information in real time, validate it, and make trades before humans can even finish reading it. Stock movements often ride the waves of viral content, regardless of the truthfulness of the news itself, and we discuss how this phenomenon can mislead investors and sway market dyna...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 18Ep. 347
This week, I chat with Adnan Shabab, the entrepreneurial force behind Umi Falafel and a host of other Dublin eateries,as he shares his remarkable journey from a Palestinian refugee camp to establishing a food empire in Ireland. Adnan now operates an award winning hospitality chain across Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to Cork. This remarkable journey across the Middle East to Europe reveals the true strength of character it takes to not only start a business, but to start a new life in a brand n...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 18Ep. 346
The line from Thurles to Silicon Valley is not a straight one, but Paul Hayes forged a path. A born storyteller, he has spent over 20 years honing his craft to tell the stories of the world's biggest tech companies & brands. We unpack the power of storytelling in effective PR strategies, and Paul shares how crafting a compelling narrative can transform startups into industry conversation leaders, fostering trust and loyalty among potential customers. In a wide ranging conversation, we discus...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 18Ep. 345
Conall Laverty, founder of Wia joins Gary on this week's pod. A natural experimenter & entrepreneur, Conall can spot an opportunity where others can't. After his bike was stolen, he began building devices to make dumb objects smart. Fast forward to today, and his company, WIA, has developed a revolutionary piece of tech that companies can fit into their factories & warehouses. It will not only monitor energy use but see where millions of euros are being wasted or even stolen! --- My Seas...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 18Ep. 344
Ciara Walsh and James Fahy, the founders of JustTip join Gary for this week's episode. Ciara and James open up about the dizzying highs of viral success and the daunting lows of financial strain, shedding light on the critical decisions that have defined their path. But it's not all smooth sailing in the world of startups, as our candid conversation reveals the raw realities of scaling a business. Their story is a masterclass in resilience, offering valuable lessons for anyone with their sights ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 18Ep. 343
Welcome to the launch episode of season 18 of the pod. John Beckett built the first Ryanair website when he was still in school. He built it for £20k and later discovered the next closest quote was £3.5 million! It began his founder journey, and he has built multiple companies, including ChannelSight. In his spare time, he has the ambitious plan to reforest large parts of Ireland with Forest Partners, his non-for-profit to combat climate change. --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices: h...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 18Ep. 342
Back by semi-popular demand is our full nerdy planning guide for Q2. In this episode, I recap your 2024 Masterplan and help you review Q1 and set goals you can hit in Q2. Goal setting and planning are often overcomplicated so I take you through a simple, clear and actionable plan that you can do in 30 minutes. We look at goals, systems and review guides to help you break down the months into bite sized chunks to make hitting your goals easier than ever. Join my free weekly email newsletter here:...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Season 17Ep. 341
Your mentor today is Eoin Hinchy, the co-founder of Tines. Tines has raised over $100 million since being founded in 2018. It has been valued at over $1 billion. The lesson is not about finance or fundraising. Our lesson today is about the power of simplicity. Founders and aspiring founders overcomplicate the process which leads to delays and self-doubt. Eoin gives us a simple plan to get started and build momentum. To listen to the full interview with Eoin go back to episode 232. --- My Season ...
Mar 24, 2024•11 min•Season 17Ep. 340
John is a professional poker player turned e-commerce genius. After 10 years of pro poker, he flipped into the e-commerce world. During a Covid lockdown, he spent €30,000 trying to make the perfect bar of soap for men! The Black Stuff Soap company was born. In the 3 years since, he's turned that €30,000 into a business that will hit sales of €5 million this year. We talk how he uses poker strategy to win at business and how he's dominating in the world of e-commerce. Visit John's company, The Bl...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 17Ep. 339
This is a powerful episode with Dan Nugent, an ecommerce entrepreneur with a huge story to tell. Alongside his wife Sacha, they built their eyewear company from the kitchen table to a €100k a month business. Post-Covid this came crashing down as online shopping collapsed and shoppers returned to retail stores. He paused to rebuild the business and has been relentlessly learning from the biggest e-commerce and DTC brands worldwide. Today he shares everything in this episode. Their unique pivot ha...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 17Ep. 338
Today's guest is Sinead Crowther, the founder of Soothing Solutions. This is a story of superhuman resilience and the power of logic. Sinead is without question one of the most inspirational and resourceful entrepreneurs that I've ever had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with. Her journey is a masterclass in innovation, revealing the meticulous steps from conception to execution of a product that fills a significant gap in the market. Sinead's narrative is a testament to the unwavering sp...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 17Ep. 337
I first met Luke Mackey back in September 2019 when he appeared on episode 29 of this podcast. Fast forward 4.5 years and 300 episodes later, he's back to tell me about his latest venture Kota. Prediction time - Luke & Kota will be one of the hottest startups in Europe in the next 12 months. We break down the process of building a venture backed startup & the lessons he's bringing into his journey as a second-time founder. In 2023, Wired magazine picked Kota as one of their hottest start...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 17Ep. 336
Feargal Brady is the co-founder of NoFrixion and joined us back on episode 230. Today, he teaches us about the triple bottom line. A serial entrepreneur, he sold his most recent venture, Blueface, to US giant Comcast for an undisclosed sum believed to be €20 million+ in 2020. He is the definition of a modern, mobile entrepreneur. He divides his time between Ireland, Portugal, and Spain while working across multiple different projects including NoFrixion, and his private equity group, VentureWave...
Mar 10, 2024•14 min•Season 17Ep. 335
Today's guest is Eoin Bara, the founder of Tipple, the e-commerce infrastructure company for alcohol brands. Eoin's entrepreneurial journey began by flying to South Africa to learn how to make gin to now building a company that could completely change how people buy and sell alcohol across the world. He raised €400k in just 30 days back in 2022 to get his venture off the ground. From the personal anecdotes of distilling in South Africa to the formidable obstacles of navigating international taxe...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 17Ep. 334
In this special solo episode, I share the 5 key learnings I've picked up over the 5 years of doing The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast. From business failures to expensive experiments, I share never told before stories on how the podcast began and where it will be in 5 years time! This episode is an intimate diary entry, chronicling the profound impact of pivoting when the world stands still, and the unexpected success that can follow. The episode encapsulates the ethos of 'survive to thrive,' a...
Mar 05, 2024•29 min•Season 17Ep. 333
Welcome Chris Kelly, the co-founder of Tracworx to the pod! Join us to learn how Tracworx revolutionized asset tracking across industries, from healthcare patient management systems to the brewing sector's battle against asset loss. We'll reveal how embracing customer feedback and transparent communication can forge unbreakable client relationships, and how strategic funding and angel investors like Liam Casey, and Barry Lunn are instrumental in steering companies toward success. Through tales o...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 17Ep. 332
Ali Ryan, the founder of Goss Media, joins Gary Fox on today's episode. After being told "This is just a hobby" by an investor, she began a mission to build a media empire. Over the last 10 years, Ali has bootstrapped her way to the top of the online media world in Ireland. Each month Goss.ie gets over 1 million readers. Navigating the relentless tides of the media industry requires more than just a good idea—it demands grit, strategy, and a hint of rebellion. Ali shares her experiences of boots...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 17Ep. 331
This week's mentor is Marc McCabe, GP at Nomad Capital Marc was one of the first employees and helped it scale to become a global brand. Today, he answers the question every entrepreneur wants to know, "What do investors look for when they decide on making an investment or not? To listen to the full episode, go back to episode 228 --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices: https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience: https://bit.ly/3w1IunV Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF...
Feb 25, 2024•13 min•Season 17Ep. 330
Go wherever in the world you are treated best. This is the financial & life philosophy of my guest, Andrew Henderson, the founder of Nomad Capitalist. In a world of remote work, low cost travel and freedom of choice, where should you live in 2024? In this revealing chat, we explore the concept of being a global citizen. How can this save you money, cut your tax, improve your quality of life & open up a world of investment choices. We peel back the layers of identity and home in a world w...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 17Ep. 329
Shana is the founder of Tailr, which is redefining production for the clothing industry. This was one of the most open & frank chats on the pod in 2024. Shana and I peel back the layers of startup advice, highlighting the importance of filtering through the noise to find what truly resonates with your own entrepreneurial spirit. After two years, she faced an impossible decision, give up or start again. We navigated the complex journey from concept to market, with Shauna opening up about the ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 17Ep. 328
Rob Horgan, the founder of Velo Coffee is your mentor this week. He is a master marketer, so naturally, I had to find out his secret. Here is Rob's marketing masterclass. Rob's full episode with Gary is episode 221. --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices: https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience: https://bit.ly/3w1IunV Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF...
Feb 18, 2024•12 min•Season 17Ep. 327
Bobby Healy, the mastermind behind Manna's skyrocketing drone delivery service, is not your average CEO; and this is not your average chat. We take a closer look at Bobby's extraordinary narrative, where resilience isn't just a buzzword. He's not just outmanoeuvring giants like Amazon; he's sharing how Twitter has become an invaluable tool for shaping his personal brand and business growth. We're peeling back the layers of corporate marketing to reveal the compelling stories of the people poweri...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 17Ep. 326
Vinny Breslin, the co-founder of Uplisting, recounts the gripping tale of how a bootstrapped idea soared to an annual recurring revenue of $3 Million and processed an astonishing $400 million for clients. Vinny built UpListing before selling in late 2023 to Airdna for an undisclosed amount. His success is a testament to innovation and grit, revealing the transformative power of remote collaboration. The founders didn't meet in person for 2 years! This story isn't just about celebrating milestone...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 17Ep. 325
Embark on a journey through the heart of entrepreneurship with Oisin Hanrahan as he unveils Keychain, his latest venture poised to revolutionize manufacturing. New York serves as a backdrop for our deep dive into the persistent spirit needed to thrive in the post-pandemic renaissance of businesses. Oisin's fresh insights into the transformation of office space demands, workforce dynamics, and the agile adaptability needed to steer a company like Angie and Handy through crises, provide a mastercl...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 17Ep. 324
Join the conversation with the indomitable Sonya Lennon, as she shares the riveting story of her entrepreneurial voyage, which weaves together fashion innovation and profound social impact. Sonya is the founder of Lennon Courtney, co-founder of Lift Ireland and founder of WorkEqual. Our discussion unravels the complexities of brand development, the agility necessary in the face of business challenges, and the insightful moments of adaptability that redefine an entrepreneur’s path. Sonya's candid...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 17Ep. 323
Going from zero to one is the single most difficult task for any founder. On today's mentor moment, Dan & Ciaran explain how they did it with ProtexAI, their startup which has raised $18 million, has customers all over the globe and complete the YCombinator programme in San Francisco. Find out more about MindShift Coaching Programme: https://bit.ly/3Sc4u6Y --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise: https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience: https://bit.ly/3w1IunV Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly...
Feb 04, 2024•12 min•Season 17Ep. 322
Few companies in the world have shaped the world of travel like Ryanair. They took an entire industry and ripped up the playbook. In today's episode, we get the full inside story from Dec Ryan, the co-founder of Ryanair. From early days of offering cut prices flights to London to building a low cost model that has defined the world of air travel in the last 20 years. Dec has repeated this model all across the world including Columbia and Mexico. We also explore the future of flight with Dec's in...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 17Ep. 321
My gift to you for 2024 is my complete guide to reviewing your year and planning 2024. This episode breaks down in detail how I plan my entire year and the systems I use for success. Happy New Year and I hope this episode helps you plan your best year yet. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners EIIS Innovation Fund: https://bit.ly/3sxFdLp ADHD Now: https://bit.ly/49uzd6N Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23...
Jan 01, 2024•44 min•Season 16Ep. 320
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a family business into a multi-million-pound empire? Jacqueline O'Donovan, a pioneer in waste disposal, did just that at 19, steering her company through decades of growth and innovation. Jacqueline is the MD of O'Donovan Waste Disposal in the UK and her father, Joe, originally hails from Cork. Jacqui built the business from £175,000 turnover to £18 million before selling in 2022. She was awarded an OBE in December 2023 for her services to business in...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 16Ep. 319
Join the culinary adventure with self-taught chef and entrepreneur Eoin Sheehan as he serves up a feast of stories from his journey from humble beginnings to fueling Ireland's elite athletes. With over 100 live shows of TV under his belt, Eoin's star is rising as he balances life as a TV chef and ambitious entrepreneur with a rapidly expanding bespoke culinary business feeding athletes and sports teams across Ireland. His refreshing take on how personal branding and a 'doing your reps' ethos can...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 16Ep. 318
