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Dublin City University Invites Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Free Start-Up Event

category national | education | press release author Monday March 12, 2012 17:49author by Techspectations Report this post to the editors

DCU Business School invites Irish entrepreneurs, SMEs and start-ups to the Helix, DCU for this year’s Get Started mini-conference. The event will take place on 20th March between 2pm and 6pm.

Speakers will include Gavin Duffy, Dragons Den, Nicola Byrne, 11890 Directory Enquiries and Caroline Casey, award winning social entrepreneur, amongst others. The speakers will share their advice and knowledge based on their experiences as successful entrepreneurs.

A “Dotcom Survivors Panel” will feature Charlie Ardagh, CEO, Trackalyse, Antoin O’Lachtnain, Managing Director, Digital Messenger and John Dennehy, CEO, Zartis. Aiming to inspire and encourage attendees, the panellists will discuss the challenges of establishing and sustaining a business in the rapidly changing digital environment.

“Entrepreneurs and early stage businesses need inspiration but also practical advice,” says Dr. Theo Lynn, Director of Industry Engagement at DCU Business School. “Get Started is part of our on-going efforts to open up DCU Business School to the wider community and join with our students and staff to learn from experienced business leaders.”

Get Started is designed to introduce those considering starting their own business, as well as existing SMEs, to the supports and tools available to help them grow. Other speakers will include John McNamara, BCM Consulting and Andrew Jenkinson, vStream.

The event is organised by DCU Business School’s Leadership, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre (LInK). LInK works closely with entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses. Individuals and businesses are supported and mentored to help develop their ideas into fully viable enterprises.

Get Started is free of charge and open to the public. Places are limited. To register, visit http://www.techspectations.org.

Speakers will include Gavin Duffy, Dragons Den, Nicola Byrne, 11890 Directory Enquiries and Caroline Casey, award winning social entrepreneur, amongst others. The speakers will share their advice and knowledge based on their experiences as successful entrepreneurs.

A “Dotcom Survivors Panel” will feature Charlie Ardagh, CEO, Trackalyse, Antoin O’Lachtnain, Managing Director, Digital Messenger and John Dennehy, CEO, Zartis. Aiming to inspire and encourage attendees, the panellists will discuss the challenges of establishing and sustaining a business in the rapidly changing digital environment.

“Entrepreneurs and early stage businesses need inspiration but also practical advice,” says Dr. Theo Lynn, Director of Industry Engagement at DCU Business School. “Get Started is part of our on-going efforts to open up DCU Business School to the wider community and join with our students and staff to learn from experienced business leaders.”

Get Started is designed to introduce those considering starting their own business, as well as existing SMEs, to the supports and tools available to help them grow. Other speakers will include John McNamara, BCM Consulting and Andrew Jenkinson, vStream.

The event is organised by DCU Business School’s Leadership, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre (LInK). LInK works closely with entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses. Individuals and businesses are supported and mentored to help develop their ideas into fully viable enterprises.

Get Started is free of charge and open to the public. Places are limited. To register, visit www.techspectations.org.

ENDS

Further information from:
Kevin O’Brien
01-7008894
kevin.obrien@dcu.ie

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About Techspectations:
Techspectations is an initiative of the Leadership, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre at Dublin City University. Its mission of is to increase digital participation in all aspects of Irish life.
For more information visit www.techspectations.org.
Speakers include:
• Nicola Byrne, CEO & Founder of http://www.11890.ie/ and Business Speaker
• Andrew Jenkinson, Technical Director and Co-Founder of http://www.vstream.ie/
• "Dotcom Survivors Panel”
o Charlie Ardagh, CEO at http://trackalyse.com/ & ClipSure
o Antoin O'Lachtnain, Managing Director at Digital Messenger Ltd
o John Dennehy, CEO at http://www.zartis.com/recruit/
• Gavin Duffy, Dragon’s Den Panellist , http://www.mediatraining.ie/home/ and Columnist
• John Mac Namara, BCM Founder and Entrepreneur of the Year Winner
• Caroline Casey, Founder of O2 Disability Awards & Kanchi, Award Winning Social Entrepreneur.

Related Link: http://www.techspectations.org/conferences/get-started-march-20th-2pm/
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