Digital Irish

🚨 Last Call! Our interview skills workshop with Cian Loughnane from Scale Search is happening tomorrow morning - and there are still a few spots left! If you're an Irish student, graduate, or early-career professional thinking of a role in London, this is your chance to level up your interview game before year end. 🇮🇪 🔜 🇬🇧 Whether you’re in the Holylands or Glanmire, Salthill or Shoreditch, join us online 💻 🌎 In this 90-minute session, you'll learn how to: ✅ Understand what employers are really looking for ✅ Structure and deliver answers that leave a strong impression ✅ Turn your experiences into a compelling career story ✅ Overcome nerves and project confidence 📅 Tomorrow, Wed 5 Nov | ⏰ 9:00–10:30am | Online 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/vq7drriv Know someone who could benefit? Tag them below or share this post! ☘️ 🌃 #DigitalIrish #CareerGrowth #InterviewSkills #IrishInLondon #IrishInTech Jack Stenson Alison Crawford Erin Culloty Astrid Tidey Stephen Fahy Malcolm Fogarty Sinead Crowley Mark Ryan David Dunwoody Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain Jodie Vard Jack Mulcahy Charlie Butler Georgina Smithwick Sam Nolan Claire Heskin Alan Gleeson Sara Kennedy Isabelle O'Keeffe

🛍️✨ AI is transforming how we shop and how brands connect. Join us November 19th for our next Digital Irish NYC event: 💻 From Clicks to Connections: The Future of E-Commerce and Brand Marketing in an Al-driven World 🤖 We’re bringing together leaders in commerce, technology, and brand innovation to explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the way we shop, and the evolving relationship between consumers and brands. This is your chance to: 💡 Hear insights on how e-commerce is evolving beyond transactions 🧠 Discover what’s really driving consumer behavior in an AI-powered world 🛒 Explore how brands can stay authentic and human as technology accelerates 📅 Date: November 19th 📍 Location: RSVP for details 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/olsz12l3 Get ready for an evening of bold ideas and future-focused conversation on where innovation meets connection. #DigitalIrish #IrishStartups #NYCTech #Innovation #AI #Ecommerce #BrandStrategy #Community

🇮🇪✨ “A place where ambition meets opportunity, and where community and capital work hand in hand.” We’re delighted to see this great feature in the Irish Echo capturing the energy and impact of Digital Irish Tech Week NYC, and how it’s helping put Ireland, North and South, on the global innovation map. “The energy at Civic Hall in New York was palpable, a room filled with builders, founders, and dreamers from both the South and the North of Ireland, joined by American investors, mentors, and friends of the ecosystem. It was a living example of what happens when talent, capital, and purpose collide.” Irish Tech Week continues to strengthen the bridge between Ireland and the U.S., showcasing the best of Irish entrepreneurship and the growing transatlantic ecosystem driving innovation and opportunity. Read the full article by Mike Flannery of Grit Capital Partners below 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4BmfyGU #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #USExpansion #NYCTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Community

✨ Reflections on an Inspiring Evening: Irish Founders & Changemakers at the Frontier of Creative AI ✨ What a fantastic night in London diving deep into how AI is transforming creativity, media, and storytelling. A huge thank you to our brilliant panel of Irish innovators who shared invaluable insights: 🎤 Peadar Coyle, Founder, AudioStack 🎤 Fergal O'Connor, Founder, Buymedia® 🎤 Ailbhe Beirne, Group Managing Director, The Tenth Man Expertly guided by Emma Farrell, Senior Market Advisor, Enterprise Ireland who steered an engaging chat. The discussions touched on everything from creative automation to the ethics of AI, and the energy in the room was incredible — a testament to the growing Irish tech and creative community here in London. Massive thanks to everyone who joined, connected, and shared ideas — and to our fantastic supporters Taylor Wessing Ireland and AudioStack, and a special thanks to Snowflake for so kindly hosting us in their beautiful London office. 📸 Swipe through for some moments from the evening! Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain, Irish in Britain, AwakenHub Jack Stenson Peter Wade Sinead Crowley Alison Crawford Charlie Butler Gillian Butler Astrid Tidey Jodie Vard Erin Culloty Malcolm Fogarty Stephen Fahy Jack Mulcahy Mark Ryan Sam Nolan Claire Heskin Alan Gleeson Isabelle O'Keeffe Sara Kennedy David Dunwoody #AI #IrishTech #CreativeAI #Innovation #DigitalIrish #Networking #Founders #IrishInTech #FiresideChat

Are you an Irish student, graduate, or early-career professional working in, or planning to move to, London 🇮🇪 🔜 🇬🇧 ? Standing out in interviews can be tough in a competitive job market, but the right guidance makes all the difference. Join Digital Irish London for an online workshop with Cian Loughnane, founder of Scale Search, and learn how to: ✅ Understand what employers are really looking for ✅ Structure and deliver answers that leave a strong impression ✅ Turn your experiences into a compelling career story ✅ Overcome nerves and project confidence 📅 Wed 5 Nov | ⏰ 9:00–10:30am | Online 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/vq7drriv Know someone who could benefit? Please tag them below or share this post! ☘️ 🌃 #DigitalIrish #CareerGrowth #InterviewSkills #IrishInLondon #IrishInTech Jack Stenson Alison Crawford Erin Culloty Astrid Tidey Stephen Fahyn Malcolm Fogarty Sinead Crowley Mark Ryan David Dunwoody Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain Jodie Vard Jack Mulcahy Charlie Butler Georgina Smithwick Sam Nolan Claire Heskin Alan Gleeson Sara Kennedy Isabelle O'Keeffe

What an incredible two days 🇮🇪✨ Digital Irish Tech Week NYC 2025 was our biggest event yet, bringing together the very best of the Irish startup community across two unforgettable days at Civic Hall and the NYC Hub | Bank of Ireland. From founder journeys and AI innovation to global scaling, venture capital, marketing, and the future of tech, the energy, collaboration, and ambition on display showed just how strong the bridge between Ireland and the US has become. We’re proud to have welcomed our Irish Tech Week 2025 Cohort to New York, a group of founders redefining innovation across industries: 🚀 Akara – Niamh Donnelly, Co-Founder
 🚀 CergenX – Jason Mowles, CEO & Co-Founder
 🚀 CogniStream – Ciarán Harris, Founder
 🚀 Dyle – Oisín O’Sullivan, Founder & CEO
 🚀 EclimAi – Eoin Long, Founder & CEO
 🚀 EstateMin – Isabella Hughes, Co-Founder & CEO
 🚀 Eve Mobility– Sarah-Marie Rust, Founder & CEO
 🚀 Frontcover – Alan Crabbe, Founder
 🚀 Frontier AI – Howard Kingston, Founder & CEO
 🚀 Hatched Analytics – Charmaine Kenny, Co-Founder
 🚀 Kowroo – Sheelagh Brady, Co-Founder
 🚀 Magnate – Daragh Jordan, Co-Founder & CEO
 🚀 Net Feasa – Domhnall Sheehy, Digital Transformation Manager
 🚀 Rocket Box – Ross Cronin, Co-Founder & CEO
 🚀 Sports Impact Technologies – Eóin Tuohy, Founder
 🚀 STRATxAI – Joe Moriarty, Head of Business Development & Growth
 🚀 Zendra Health – Thomas Coleman, Co-Founder & CEO A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors whose support made Irish Tech Week possible: Ebow Digital, Enterprise Ireland USA, NYC Hub | Bank of Ireland, Taylor Wessing Ireland, McEntee Law Group, Elkstone, Amvoy Wealth, BDO Ireland, and Business Post.
 A special thank you to Civic Hall for being such a fantastic event space and to their incredible team for all their help and support throughout Day 1. And to the Bank of Ireland NYC Hub for hosting Day 2 and creating an inspiring environment for our cohort and community to connect and collaborate. We also want to give a special shoutout to our incredible volunteers who helped make this week such a success: Aislinn Dunleavy, Reuben Cantwell, Ciara McKeon, Kyle Crean, Ellen McEvoy, and Kaya Jordan Tait. Your enthusiasm, professionalism, and support were invaluable throughout the event. Finally, thank you to our Digital Irish Board and Team: Feargall Kenny, Gavin McMahon, Sarah Clarke, Gene Murphy, Rachel Quigley, Dave Byrne, Jack Stenson, Tania Sheikh, Liam Grainger, Marty Loughlin, and our entire community for driving another milestone year forward. Here’s to two days filled with ideas, ambition, and connection, and to the founders leading the next chapter of Irish innovation on the global stage 🌍🚀 We’re already gearing up for next year’s event and can’t wait to share what’s in store for #ITW26. Have ideas or feedback to help make Irish Tech Week 2026 even bigger and better? We’d love to hear from you at IrishTechWeek.com #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #NYCTech #Community

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of Irish Tech Week 2025 🇮🇪🚀 It has been another incredible day at the NYC Hub | Bank of Ireland, filled with practical insights, inspiring discussions, and connections that will help our cohort continue to grow and scale globally. Today’s sessions covered everything from building strong teams and scaling operations to finding product market fit and leveraging AI for growth, with expert perspectives from founders, investors, and industry leaders. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors: Ebow Digital, Enterprise Ireland USA, NYC Hub | Bank of Ireland, Taylor Wessing Ireland, McEntee Law Group, Elkstone, Amvoy Wealth, BDO Ireland, and Business Post. Your support makes all of this possible. A special thank you to the Bank of Ireland NYC Hub team for hosting us and creating such an inspiring space for collaboration and innovation. To our speakers, mentors, and panelists who shared their time and experience, our volunteers who kept things running smoothly, and the Digital Irish Team who brought this event to life, thank you. The energy, collaboration, and ambition from this week have been truly inspiring. Here’s to the founders shaping the next chapter of Irish innovation on the global stage 🌍✨ #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #USExpansion #NYCHub #Innovation #Community #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

A fascinating discussion on the future of artificial intelligence at NYC Hub 🤖✨ Monetizing Intelligence: The Business of AI brought together leaders who are driving real-world AI innovation and turning technology into tangible business outcomes. Moderated by Anna Buckley, Business Operations at Anam, the panel featured Conor Twomey, Co-Founder and CEO of AI One, and Tomás Coyne, Head of Applied AI Solutions for Financial Services at Google. The conversation explored how companies can leverage AI to create value, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth. An inspiring and forward-looking session that highlighted Ireland’s growing impact in the AI landscape. #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #USExpansion #NYCHub #AI #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership

Plenty of energy and candid insights in the room for The Venture Capital Playbook: Ask Us Anything 💬✨ Moderated by Gene Murphy, Board Member at Digital Irish, the session featured Max Harrison, Investor at Remarkable Ventures, and David Beatty, Innovation Entrepreneur. The conversation opened up honest dialogue around the realities of raising capital, what investors look for, and how founders can navigate the VC landscape with confidence and clarity. A refreshing and open discussion that gave our cohort real, actionable takeaways from both sides of the table. 🚀 #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #USExpansion #NYCHub #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Innovation

Next up, another brilliant conversation this afternoon at NYC Hub 🇮🇪✨
 From Idea to Impact: Cracking Product Market Fit explored what it really takes to turn a great idea into a product that resonates and scales. Moderated by Sarah Clarke, Board Member of Digital Irish, the session featured Gearóid O'Rourke, Director of Product and Design at Spotify, and David Douglas, Founder and Creative Director of EBow Digital. The discussion covered the importance of user insight, design thinking, and brand authenticity in building products that deliver real impact. A fantastic session that captured the creative and strategic mindset behind successful product innovation. 🚀 #DigitalIrish #IrishTechWeek #ITW25 #IrishStartups #USExpansion #NYCHub #Innovation #ProductDesign #Entrepreneurship #Leadership