The Entrepreneur Experiment

Meet my Rising Star pick for season 20, Luke Joyce, the founder of The Cleaning Company. Each season, I pick one founder I believe is an exceptional talent and who I believe will go all the way to the top. Luke ticks every box I look for in a founder: hard-working, self-aware, with unstoppable ambition. His journey from creating a simple college job for himself to a thriving business offers a powe...

Each week I bring you a brand new mentor to guide your founder journey. This week, it's Kealan Lennon, the founder of Clevercards. He teaches us his exact playbook for survival when it looks like your entire business will collapse.  This week is about resilience and survival against the odds.  Watch full episode: https://rebrand.ly/mmkealan --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office:...

  In this episode, host Gary Fox sits down with Eamon Leonard, the visionary behind Broadstone Baseline and This Next Thing for an inspiring deep dive into the world of impactful event curation, startup investing, and the intricacies of the entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Eamon, alongside Paul Campbell and Abby Phoenix, masterfully orchestrates transformative events in Switzerland, turning v...

Each week, I bring you a new mentor. This week, your mentor is Alice Carroll, co-founder of Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey. Today, she teaches us how to dominate an industry, by turning your perceived weakness into a superpower. Listen to full episode with Alice: https://rebrand.ly/mmalice --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office:  https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Azure Communications:  https://r...

In this episode of  The Entrepreneur Experiment , host Gary Fox sits down with Oonagh O'Hagan, the dynamic founder of Meaghers Pharmacy. Oonagh shares her inspiring journey from running a single pharmacy to expanding to ten locations in a short span, while also building a thriving online presence. She discusses the importance of embracing mistakes, fostering a fearless mindset within her team, and...

Each week I bring you a new mentor. This week, your mentor is former pro golfer Jeff Hopkins, founder of New Dimensions Active. Jeff gives us an insight into the lessons he learned from the world of professional elite sports and how he applies them to win in the business world.  To listen to the full episode with Jeff, go back to episode 285.  --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Offi...

Enter Growing Further Awards Here: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn   Unlock the secrets of thriving in sustainable real estate with industry expert David O'Meara from the Greenman Group and the Growing Further Awards.   From his humble beginnings on a farm to leading innovative supermarket-anchored property investments in Germany, David takes us through his remarkable journey and strategic insights.    Lea...

The Founder Formula for success covers six areas. Today, I give you the six books you must read to master each area. Watch the video for my full reviews but if you can't wait, here is the full list. Brain: Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/4dUFdHP Body: Outlive by Dr Peter Attia https://amzn.to/3XrVJbA Business: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries https://amzn.to/3AX29YF Finance: The Psycholo...

Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your business sales by leveraging social media with insights from Nadia of Ashford Motors, a powerhouse in the luxury car market.   We delve into why sex still sells, how she uses Instagram to sell and why buying an electric car is a terrible investment.    Nadia left behind a promising finance career to start from scratch as a motor dealer. She soon realised the...

Over the last 5 years, I've interviewed hundreds of founders to uncover the founder's formula for success. I’ve taken the learnings from all my interviews and shaped a framework for success across six key areas. Brain, Body, Business, Family/Friends, Finances and Fun. This podcast is about creating experiments for ourselves so that we can devise our ultimate founder formula. Today's podcast introd...

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 Part...

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....

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 suppo...

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 entreprene...

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...

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...

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...

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 suppo...

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 cor...

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...

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 a...

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 ju...