Each week, I bring you a brand new mentor to help you build your own Founder Formula for success. Today, your mentor is David Hartigan, the founder of Hemp Heros. He teaches us when to commit everything to your business and give up your safety net.  Check out the Full Podcast Episode with David Hartigan, CEO of Hemp Heros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZeJRHBZPSM&t=1727s  --- Thanks to my Partners Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic...

Unlock the secrets to smarter, more efficient public transport systems with our guest, Brian O'Rourke, CEO & co-founder of CitySwift. From running buses to concerts in Croke Park & Slane, Brian and his co-founder Alan Farrelly, have see all sides of the bus transport infastructure. This led them to strike gold with their idea to unlock the millions of terrabytes of data created by buses each year. Discover how CitySwift harnesses extensive data analytics to tackle the unique...

Nick Keegan, the CEO & co-founder of MailMetrics is your mentor this week. He teaches us how to use venture debt and company acquisitions to supercharge your company growth.  Check out the full podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRHfAvJGC0  --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF 

This episode will surprise you. I speak with one of the most open and honest founders I've had on this podcast. She is the perfect blend of ambition and authenticity.  Laura Bonner, founder of The Muff Liquor Company, shares how she landed celebrity investors like Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr, Ronan Keating and Ryan Tubridy.  Laura takes us behind the scenes of her unexpected A-list support, the emotional highs and lows of launching her brand, and the power of visualization in her...

Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary DC Cahalane, a cornerstone of Ireland's startup landscape. In this episode, DC unpacks his fascinating transition from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. We'll delve into the secrets of the close-knit Irish entrepreneurial community and how DC's introverted nature blends perfectly with his professional persona. We'll explore Ireland’s rapid entrepreneurial growth, emphasizing the significant role of Enterprise Ireland in fostering startups and...

I am joined by the distinguished Professor Stephen Kinsella, a leading economist with a deep understanding of the Irish economy. Professor Kinsella brings Economics 101 to our founders, answering the pressing questions on how the economy operates, the intricacies of inflation, and the practical implications for businesses. Whether you're an early-stage founder or an established entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on navigating economic cycles, understanding monetary policies,...

Your Mentor Moment this week is with Ian Browne. Ian Browne is the MD at NRDC. In this episode, we learn the key secrets to turning ideas to reality by truly understanding your customer problems. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF

Special episode with Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase. I've been a user and fan of Coinbase since 2016 so to get the opportunity to sit down with Paul was incredible. We talk about why Ireland is perfectly placed to become a global fintech & crypto hub.  We also do a deep dive into the broader crypto world.  This was recorded at Dublin Tech Summit with a live audience.  --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing...

Today our mentor is Ciaran Crean the co-founder of MicksGarage.com and WaveOMS. We discuss whether Ireland is simply the wrong place to start certain types of businesses.  To hear the full interview with Ciaran, go back to episode 243.  --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF  

Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success and personal growth with Andy Mackin, the founder of the Mackin Group.  In this engaging episode, Andy shares his incredible journey from a Navy officer global entrepreneur. Discover how calculated risks, a growth mindset, and celebrating small wins can transform your business trajectory, no matter where you start. Listen to Andy as he takes us through the pivotal moments of founding and scaling his business. He opens up about the challenges of...

Your mentor today is Aidan O'Shea, the co-founder of Otonomee. He is going to teach us how to build a fully remote company from the ground up. We cover everything from hiring to sales. If you are struggling to adapt to hybrid working or want to improve your remote company, this is for you. If you want to listen to the full episode, go to episode 253. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF

Gary Lavin is the founder of VITHIT, Europe's leading health drink.  In this episode, Gary reveals how he grew the brand from going door to door in Ireland to now selling over 50 million bottles per year. He shares his founder philosophy, marketing secrets and why he believes VITHIT could not be started in 2024. From a bootstrapped tiny business to a global leader taking on and beating massive corporations, Gary's story will inspire and motivate you to do great things!  --- Thanks to my...

Today, our mentor is Dan Fox, the founder and CEO of Johnson Hanna.  He walked away from life as a barrister to disrupt the entire legal industry. By applying a layer of tech & leverage, Johnson Hanna are forging an entirely new career path for legal professionals worldwide. His lessons is around raising money and why he thinks you should always take the money if you can. Johnson Hanna has raised €15 million and is backed by AIB.  --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support...

Barry Napier joins Gary Fox for a deep dive interview on his founder formula for success. Barry sold 51% of his company, Cubic Telecom, for €473 million in November 2023. This valued the company at over €900 million or over $1 billion dollars. He reveals how he secured deals with Audi and Tesla, which transformed Cubic's direction. His story is not just about financial success but about the grit and determination required to achieve it. We hear Barry's leadership philosophy and how he...

Colum Lyons, the co-founder of ID-Pal joins Gary on the podcast. The idea is simple, Colum's software stops your identification and identify being use by fraudsters and criminals online. His genius simple, is used by some of the world's biggest companies. Ever signed up for a bank account online and being asked to take photos of your face? Chances are that's ID-Pal that you used.  We chat about just how hard it is to combat criminals online and what tactics you can use to stop them. Colum...

The ethos of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today's pod is a brain & body special. I sit down with Pat Divilly, to explore the hidden drivers that motivate founders & also the shadow that follows us. Pat is one of the most open & authentic people in Ireland when it comes to mastering the self. Founders must learn to become an expert in psychology. First, understanding their own, and then...

Peter Coppinger, the brilliant mind behind Teamwork, joins us for a fascinating chat recorded live at the Republic of Work in Cork in partnership with the EIIS Innovation Fund. Peter’s entrepreneurial journey from a passionate college student to a successful business mogul is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of web development and local business pitches to the spontaneous decision to acquire the domain teamwork.com for a whopping $500,000, Peter's story is filled with bold...

The ethos of this podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today, I bring you one of the world's leading experts on mastering your brain, your body and specifically your heart. Dr Paddy Barrett is a cardiologist who specialises in longevity and preventative medicine.  This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to optimize their health span, lifespan, and soul span. We discuss how founders can prevent health problems before they arise and,...

Unlock the secrets to mastering nutrition and entrepreneurship in our latest episode with Darren O'Reilly, the founder of Wholesupp. You'll gain insights into Darren's inspiring transition from athlete to entrepreneur, and how he's making clean nutrition accessible to everyone. We discuss the significance of transparent product labeling, third-party testing, and how accurate food labeling can drive informed consumer choices. Darren also shares how personal health data, like those from...

My rising star pick for season 18 is Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company. The only thing more remarkable than her rise over the last 2 years is her ability to dream up genius marketing ideas. From millions of views on TikTok with her viral sensation grandad to securing a unique partnership with Brown Thomas, Aine is a creative powerhouse. This is a story grounded in pure entrepreneurial spirit and hard work.  We uncover the grit behind the glamour, from the bootstrap beginnings to...

Ronan Perceval, the founder of Phorest salon software, joins me on this week's pod. Ronan's journey began when he built a text messaging service at Trinity College. This was the start of a serial entrepreneur journey that would see him start Demonware before he had the idea for Phorest. He has spent the last 20 years building Phorest into one of the world's largest salon software providers.  Ronan believed in the idea of Phorest so much that he spent a year working behind the front desk...

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...

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...

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...

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!   ...