We’re building on the success of last year’s AIB Start-Up Academy to bring the brightest new entrepreneurs on a journey that will grow their business.
The academy is a joint venture between The Irish Times and AIB to help people start business by providing information, networking opportunities and the chance to win a place on an intensive course run by Irish Times Training.
These nights are the first stage in the process and connect aspiring entrepreneurs with like-minded people and the wider startup community.
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The event was hosted by Gary Quinn (The Irish Times) and showcased the success stories of Niall McGarry of Maximum Media and Shane McAllister of Limerick-based company Mobanode.
Two local startups took the opportunity to pitch; Hannah Wrixon of Last Minute Minders and Natalie King of Natalie King Design.
AIB Start-up Academy 2014 finalist, Bernie Kinsella of Worldbox, also presented.