The Entrepreneur Experiment

Shana is the founder of Tailr, which is redefining production for the clothing industry. This was one of the most open & frank chats on the pod in 2024.  Shana and I peel back the layers of startup advice, highlighting the importance of filtering through the noise to find what truly resonates with your own entrepreneurial spirit. After two years, she faced an impossible decision, give up or start...

Rob Horgan, the founder of Velo Coffee is your mentor this week. He is a master marketer, so naturally, I had to find out his secret. Here is Rob's marketing masterclass. Rob's full episode with Gary is episode 221. --- My Season Partners Local Enterprise Offices:  https://bit.ly/4bgUdPv Ethos - Resilience:  https://bit.ly/3w1IunV   Iconic Offices:  https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF  

Bobby Healy, the mastermind behind Manna's skyrocketing drone delivery service, is not your average CEO; and this is not your average chat.  We take a closer look at Bobby's extraordinary narrative, where resilience isn't just a buzzword. He's not just outmanoeuvring giants like Amazon; he's sharing how Twitter has become an invaluable tool for shaping his personal brand and business growth. We're...

Vinny Breslin, the co-founder of Uplisting, recounts the gripping tale of how a bootstrapped idea soared to an annual recurring revenue of $3 Million and processed an astonishing $400 million for clients.  Vinny built UpListing before selling in late 2023 to Airdna for an undisclosed amount.  His success is a testament to innovation and grit, revealing the transformative power of remote collaborat...

Embark on a journey through the heart of entrepreneurship with Oisin Hanrahan as he unveils Keychain, his latest venture poised to revolutionize manufacturing. New York serves as a backdrop for our deep dive into the persistent spirit needed to thrive in the post-pandemic renaissance of businesses. Oisin's fresh insights into the transformation of office space demands, workforce dynamics, and the...

Join the conversation with the indomitable Sonya Lennon, as she shares the riveting story of her entrepreneurial voyage, which weaves together fashion innovation and profound social impact. Sonya is the founder of Lennon Courtney, co-founder of Lift Ireland and founder of WorkEqual. Our discussion unravels the complexities of brand development, the agility necessary in the face of business challen...

Going from zero to one is the single most difficult task for any founder. On today's mentor moment, Dan & Ciaran explain how they did it with ProtexAI, their startup which has raised $18 million, has customers all over the globe and complete the YCombinator programme in San Francisco.   Find out more about MindShift Coaching Programme: https://bit.ly/3Sc4u6Y   --- My Season Partners Local Enterpri...

Few companies in the world have shaped the world of travel like Ryanair. They took an entire industry and ripped up the playbook. In today's episode, we get the full inside story from Dec Ryan, the co-founder of Ryanair. From early days of offering cut prices flights to London to building a low cost model that has defined the world of air travel in the last 20 years. Dec has repeated this model al...

My gift to you for 2024 is my complete guide to reviewing your year and planning 2024. This episode breaks down in detail how I plan my entire year and the systems I use for success. Happy New Year and I hope this episode helps you plan your best year yet.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners EIIS Innovation Fund:  https://bit.ly/3sxFdLp AD...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a family business into a multi-million-pound empire? Jacqueline O'Donovan, a pioneer in waste disposal, did just that at 19, steering her company through decades of growth and innovation. Jacqueline is the MD of O'Donovan Waste Disposal in the UK and her father, Joe, originally hails from Cork. Jacqui built the business from £175,000 turnover to £18 mil...

Join the culinary adventure with self-taught chef and entrepreneur Eoin Sheehan as he serves up a feast of stories from his journey from humble beginnings to fueling Ireland's elite athletes. With over 100 live shows of TV under his belt, Eoin's star is rising as he balances life as a TV chef and ambitious entrepreneur with a rapidly expanding bespoke culinary business feeding athletes and sports...

Your mentors today are John & Joe, two of the most impressive people I've had the pleasure to meet on this podcast adventure. In April 2023, they sold their company to Zoom for an undisclosed figure, rumoured to be over $400 millon. In this episode, they possibly share the most important lesson every aspiring founder should learn. How to launch your company, before you even have a product. This is...

In this dynamic and insightful discussion, we sit down with Fiona O'Carroll, an esteemed business leader and CEO advisor, to explore the crucial shift to a digital mindset in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Fiona has been a leader in companies such as Riverdeep, Independent News & Media and Vivendi Games. Fiona brings her extensive experience as an "intrapreneur" to the table and shar...

Your mentor today is Norman Crowley, the founder of Cool Planet & Ava. He was 2 hours away from selling his business for $1 billion. We talk about how that feels, the power of intention and how he completely shifted his life goals after retiring at 28. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners EIIS Innovation Fund:  https://bit.ly/3sxFdLp ADHD No...

Unlock the secrets of securing investment, scaling a business, and overcoming the obstacles faced by female entrepreneurs in our insightful discussion with Chupi Sweetman, founder of Chupi Jewellery, and James Doody, a director with IBI Corporate Finance. This was filmed with a live audience at my studio in the private cinema in the Greenway Building by Iconic Offices Expect to be inspired by Chup...

Mark Abraham, the founder of Shackle, sits down with Gary Fox. Shackle is the global travel app of the future. They have raised ove $20 million with the ultimate ambition of building a business bigger than Airbnb! Originally from Tullamore, Mark now lives in Dubai after a career that has spanned the globe. In this episode we discuss: His calculated decision to move to the Middle East How Shackle c...

Speed of execution is what seperates entrepreneurs from wantrepreneurs. Aonghus developed his very first product version using a cardboard box!  Your mentor today shares with us the power of executing fast and how momentum is everything when building your first product. Aonghus Shortt is the CEO & founder of Food Marble. You can go back and listen to the full episode at EE 125.  --- Join my free w...

Michael Corcoran walked away from one of the most coveted jobs in marketing after building one of the world's most respected social media brands. Why? We hear the real story of the explosive split that caused Michael and most of his team to walk out on their jobs at Ryanair. Michael also gives us a masterclass in the secrets that generated 2 billion organic impressions in just 18 months.  Ever won...

In today's episode we go behind the scenes of last week's Wealth Summit and my time with Steven Bartlett. I share the insights & lessons he revealed both on stage but also behind the scenes as we hung out backstage. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners Iconic Offices:  https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 EIIS Innovation Fund:  https://bit.ly/3sxFdLp  ...

Your mentor today is Rena Maycock, the founder of Cilter. Rena shares with us how she quit a high-paying CEO job to earn her freedom by becoming her own boss. We chat about the pros and cons of starting your own venture and how you know if you are ready to start. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners EIIS Innovation Fund:  https://bit.ly/3sxF...

Join me in a compelling conversation with Sharon Keegan, the unstoppable force behind Peachy Lean. Our chat uncovers the raw truth of navigating the entrepreneurial landscape as a woman, highlighting Sharon's unyielding grit in the face of obstacles. From the overwhelming surge of customer demand to the striking differences in the UK and Irish markets, Sharon's resilience is truly inspirational. O...

Our mentor this week is Matthew Coffey, the co-founder of Squid Loyalty. Matthew shows us how to tackle a massive problem and develop the niche of your business. Squid Loyalty is going after a global problem so in this episode, we break down the logical plan Matthew and his co-founder Katie used to carve out their niche. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here:  https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My...

James was just 17 when he hacked the Apple iPod Nano. This act of creativity catapulted him into the world's spotlight. His next massive success was establishing CoderDojo to teach kids about technology & coding. What began as a small group in Cork soon spread all over the globe. James gives us a compelling account of his exceptional journey. We also shed light on the emotional toll of his period,...

Our mentor today is Sonia Deasy, the co-founder of Pestle and Mortar. This is one of our earliest episodes in the podcast, way back in episode 21. Sonia shares with us the level of work that goes into what can seem like an overnight success story of when she appeared on QVC in America. This was a massive tipping point for the brand. They sold out all inventory and it launched the brand into the Am...

Get ready to be captivated as we sit down with Ray Nolan, a self-made and self-taught tech genius who has carved a niche for himself in the entrepreneurial world. Ray built and sold Hostelworld for one of Ireland's biggest tech sales at the time for $500 million. Nolan is now the powerhouse behind eDesk Software. Our conversation explores his remarkable journey from a teenage coder to his current...