The Irish VC ep28: Ireland as a launchpad @NovaUCD

About this episode

This episode explores the vibrant startup ecosystem in Ireland with insights from founders in health tech, AI, and advanced materials.

Welcome to this special edition of The Irish VC recorded in front of a live audience at NovaUCD, the hub of innovation at University College Dublin. Hosted by Mark Farrelly of HBAN & joined by 3 fantastic founders on the guest panel, Alan Barry (PlasmaBound), Apoorva Kumar (InspeqAI) & Dr Harriet Treacy (Beyond BMI). This podcast episode explores the vibrant startup ecosystem in Ireland, featuring insights from founders in health tech, AI, and advanced materials. The discussion covers their journeys, the challenges they face, and the opportunities available in the Irish innovation landscape. Key themes include the importance of funding, the role of support organizations, and the need for cultural and legislative changes to foster entrepreneurship. The episode highlights Ireland's strengths in MedTech and the evolving HealthTech sector, as well as the potential for AI to disrupt various industries! Tune in and enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Mark Farrelly

Guests: Alan Barry, Apoorva Kumar, Dr Harriet Treacy

Topics covered

• startup ecosystem
• health tech
• AI
• advanced materials
• entrepreneurship
• funding
• innovation

Keywords

• Ireland
• startup
• MedTech
• HealthTech
• entrepreneurship
• funding
• innovation
• AI
• challenges
• opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NovaUCD, University College Dublin, HBAN, PlasmaBound, InspeqAI, Beyond BMI

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