The Entrepreneur Experiment

I’ve spent the last week traveling around our wonderful island. While it was great fun, parts of it were really stressful. That stress was entirely down to the friction created by Covid. Wherever friction exists in a consumer journey, there are lots of opportunities for smart entrepreneurs. I break down 5 areas you can get ideas from this week. 

In this week's Idea Lab, I explore the idea of 15-minute cities and how that will offer opportunities for entrepreneurs. We also go deep on the idea of second-order effects and the hundreds of business opportunities Covid has opened up for aspiring entrepreneurs.  

In this week's episode, we learn what company is making $13m from just 13 employees. We also discover which GAA star is under fire for becoming an entrepreneur.

Each Monday I’ll be sharing a new episode of the Idea Lab podcast. It’s a rapid summary of the ideas I’m exploring and trends I’m spotting for new business ideas. This week we breakdown how GymShark has £53m cash in the bank and how being a YouTube is now more lucrative than being a doctor.    

A cliff jump in Jamaica set off a chain of events that sparked this week's guest on a journey to become one of Ireland's leading men's fashion entrepreneurs. I'm joined this week by Paul Galvin for one of the most varied and inspiring chats I've ever had on the podcast. Paul's natural curiosity and passion for exploration have carved out careers in sports, design, and fashion. Kerry Athlete - Iris...

In this week's episode, we flip the focus and learn how the world of venture and investing works.  My guest this week is Alan Merriman from Elkstone. Alan is a highly successful investor & deal maker. He shares his knowledge and experience of the traits and characteristics of a good entrepreneur.  Alan reveals exactly what he seeks in both an entrepreneur and an investment.       

A special short episode launching The Entrepreneur Experiment Book Club. Hear what the book club is, how you can join, and our book of the month for June. 

The ability to adapt. It's never been more important to hone this skill. Alan Coleman used the power of adaption to successfully tweak his first company Brite:Bill to eventually reach over 200 million people. After a successful sale, he's now tackling the Internet of Things (IOT) with his latest company, Sweepr. A powerful chat about experimenting, adapting, and surviving. 

We all want to know how to get rich. But how do you become rich enough to be included on The Sunday Times Rich List? In this week's special episode, we look at how people get rich, stay rich, and become wealthy enough to be among the top 1000 richest people in Ireland and the UK. Delighted to be joined this week by Conor McMahon. He is a business reporter with The Sunday Times. In this episode, we...

In this week's episode, I breakdown the key learning of every single interview with every entrepreneur that has featured on the podcast so far. I deliver the main learning I took from each person and how you can apply that to your business or idea. I also reveal The Entrepreneur Experiment Book Club and new content to be revealed next week.

A very special guest for episode 50 of The Entrepreneur Experiment. Claire McHugh founded Axonista in the depths of the last recession and her video empire now spans the globe. In this episode we discuss: - How Claire and her co-founder were able to spot an opportunity that hadn't even presented itself yet. - Claire explains how they survived the early years - Where they found their first clients...

As the founder of Prowlster & Opsh, Jennie has been at the forefront of eCommerce innovation in Ireland since 2008. The world ahead is uncertain and many people face tough decisions. It is more important than ever that we hear from people who’ve made hard choices and will honestly share the journey. This week’s chat with Jennie couldn’t have come at a better time as she embodies the resilience req...

Delighted to be joined by Glen Hynes from Startup Accountant for a very practical & timely episode. Glen breaks down the perfect playbook for surviving the Covid-19 crisis if already in business. We also outline a roadmap for why now might be the perfect time to start a business. In this episode, we discuss: - The Covid-19 Survival gameplan. - A simple explanation of what Government financial supp...

In a very unique episode, I am joined by one of the founders of CurrencyFair, Brett Meyers and the current CEO, Paul Byrne. In this episode, we discuss: - How to start a business in a recession - Raising your first €400k - Building consumer trust as an unknown startup - Leading without ego & recognizing your strengths - Managing in a crisis - Preparing your business for a post COVID world. 

This is an episode like no other. Friend of the podcast, Devan Hughes, (founder of Buymie), is back to help entrepreneurs try make sense of the new world. In this special episode, we discuss the Covid19 crisis, the impact it's having on businesses across Ireland and how Devan's working life has changed, possibly forever. We also discuss: - How to remotely manage a team. - The extensive logistics c...

How do you build one of Europe's best fintech companies & then sell it to Stripe, all before you are 25 years of age? In this episode, we find out from Shekinah Adewumi who founded Touchtech payments when he was just 18.  We discuss: - The power of unshakeable belief - The art of storytelling - Straightline problem solving - Finding the perfect co-founder -  How the Rich Dad Poor Dad poor shaped h...

In just a little over 5 years, Brian has gone from being a solo entrepreneur with a big idea to a global company with offices in Dublin, New York, and Dubai. In this episode, we learn just how he did it. - How to convince highly talented staff to join a company with zero track record. - Just how an agency makes money & selects great clients. - Learning how to crack the tough New York crowd.  - Why...

How do you walk away from your dream job to risk everything to start your own company? In this week's episode, we dig deep into how you do just that with former RTE star and startup founder, Mark Little. Mark is one of the rare entrepreneurs in Ireland who has not only successfully started a business but managed to sell it to one of the world's largest media organisations.  

In part 2 of my chat with Pamela, we discover how a photo taken underwater, thousands of miles away from Dublin almost had dire consequences for Moxi Loves.  Pamela Laird is on a mission to bring her beauty brand global.  Starting with a single product just a few years ago, Pamela is preparing to launch into the UK after a hugely successful appearance on The Apprentice UK.

Pamela Laird is on a mission to bring her beauty brand global.  Starting with a single product just a few years ago, Pamela is preparing to launch into the UK after a hugely successful appearance on The Apprentice UK. In part 1 of our chat, we chat about her experience on the show, what really happens behind the scenes & how she started her beauty company, Moxi Loves.    

You start life as a teenage coder before becoming a crusading journalist followed by a highly successful career as a music festival promoter, to now leading one of Ireland's most promising startups in the AI space. How is this possible? Find out how Andreea has lived a life that has defied boundaries or career paths to forge her own destiny.    

Often the best business ideas come from solving your own problem.  When Luke was recovering from a serious illness, Evelyn began preparing healthy, quick meals that he could eat anywhere. Simply Fit Food was born. In this episode, we discover how to go from problem to solution in a matter of months and how early success can often stretch you to breaking point. We chat about what Dragons Den is rea...

For my final interview of the year, I sit down with Jamie Helly, founder of Dynamo & one of the founders of MIA chocolate. The thing that captured my imagination about Jamie and his business was the fact that not only has he designed some of the most memorable Irish brands but he then went and did it with his own chocolate brand. Jamie and his team are the very definition of becoming your own cust...

The first live version of our podcast features Devan Hughes, founder of Buymie & Garret Flower founder of Parkpnp. Two of our most popular guests in 2019, we delve deeper into their stories and they answer your questions about entrepreneurship, founder mentality and what business ideas are exciting them for 2020. 

The Entrepreneur Experiment presents, The Ideas Lab.  I sit down with Ireland's brightest minds and try to identify ideas and trends that they believe will become popular. In this week's episode, I sit down with David Delahunty, entrepreneur and maker. We explore Biohacking, No Code, the rise of remote work, niche groups and vegan versions of popular food.