It was an entrepreneur’s dreamland…
The hugely successful AIB Start-Up Academy is now in its second year and the latest stop of the nationwide tour was in Athlone in the Sheraton Hotel. so be sure to register here and secure yourself a place at
Attendees thinking about starting their own business heard directly from some incredibly esteemed and experienced entrepreneurs at one of Ireland’s best networking events.
John Tuohy spoke about his company, Nightline, as well as the CEO and Founder of THEYA, Ciara Donlon.
As well as receiving some invaluable advice from industry experts, there was also the chance to listen to three budding Irish entrepreneurs; Darragh O’Rourke from Agri Link Farm Services, Linda Syron from Mollie Moo’s Pet Farm and Karl McCarthy from Usher.
Follow the Twitter tale of the night right here…
We're getting set here in the @SheratonIreland! Join in the conversation with #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/M6M7obXmAa
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
The stage is set! We're in Athlone for the latest @AIBBiz Start-up night. #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/Zj5BLllIR3
— Wilson Hartnell (@WilsonHartnell) September 16, 2015
The buzz is building nicely here @AIBBiz Start-Up Academy #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/hcDvnnQITe
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) September 16, 2015
Just singed in at the Athlone Sheraton for the a@AIB Start Up Academy. #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/bLxakTRNlw
— Digital Genie (@my_3wishes) September 16, 2015
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Happy to be back at the #backedbyAIB any one looking for a free #website #review and a #coffee get in touch!
— Ian Clevett (@IanClevDesigns) September 16, 2015
Eddie Buckley AIB Midlands Regional Director introducing our Start Up Academy Night @SheratonIreland. #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/OTjucnBOEv
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
On a Wednesday evening in Autumn in #Athlone, Start Up ecosystem everywhere in Ireland #backedbyAIB #StartUpAcademy pic.twitter.com/OV5PIyygdg
— Bret Harrington (@BretHarrington) September 16, 2015
Daragh O'Rourke of AUCTUS is the 1st pitcher @AIBBiz Start-Up Academy #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/kWhwPAZx7p
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) September 16, 2015
Linda tells the audience that her daughter Mollie is the inspiration behind the Mollie Moos petting farm #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/BypjxiLzKd
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
Listening to Molly Moo's story at the @AIBBiz #startup academy with the @IrishTimes #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/cnrCpIxD8i
— Mark Brennan (@markbrennan_) September 16, 2015
Now on the stage @Ushertheapo Karl McCarthy telling the audience about the ticketing city event platform #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/ymhdwRtAXD
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
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Another great Start-Up academy night in the @SheratonIreland with @AIBBiz & @IrishTimesBiz #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/so3yPZJdMA
— John Carey (@Johnny_C51) September 16, 2015
John Tuohy Nightline Delivery Services advises that you always need to be thinking about the next revenue stream, think ahead #backedbyAIB
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
#backedbyAIB @ParcelMotel one phone and two vans starting off!!! pic.twitter.com/TwwIUTZ6ti
— Digital Genie (@my_3wishes) September 16, 2015
John Tuohy of Nightline and Parcel Motel with Cuba Gooding Junior #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/hSTy0zX8eS
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
#backedbyAIB @ParcelMotel…… research informed our marketing activities " pic.twitter.com/TU8l6rpov6
— Digital Genie (@my_3wishes) September 16, 2015
LIVE on #Periscope: John Touhy finishes up a great few words about entrepreneurship at #backedbyaib startup academy https://t.co/XzILX1cl54
— Jeff Harvey (@jeffharveyie) September 16, 2015
Solid advice this evening in Athlone #backedbyAIB
— DebaPay (@debapay) September 16, 2015
@TheyaHealthcare #backedbyAIB inspirational speaker, honesty and compassion in business pic.twitter.com/IF0pzxEI2y
— Digital Genie (@my_3wishes) September 16, 2015
Ciara Donlon @TheyaHealthcare up on stage speaking about Theya Lingerie, post surgery underwear. #backedbyaib pic.twitter.com/N8tcleWzAn
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
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@TheyaHealthcare post surgery lingerie makes women feel better both physically and psychologically. #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/gnAgANXnNx
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) September 16, 2015
'We need more female entrepreneurs in Ireland' says Ciara of @TheyaHealthcare #backedbyaib
— Irish Times Media Solutions (@IrishTimesSales) September 16, 2015
Not bad! #backedbyAIB no.1 trend in Ireland on @ChampionsLeague night! pic.twitter.com/PHVeRLCa6f
— Róisín Glynn (@RoisinGlynn) September 16, 2015
Karl from @Ushertheapp answering questions from the audience. Great participation! #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/IKmGlg19UL
— Irish Times Media Solutions (@IrishTimesSales) September 16, 2015
Quote of the day "sack gobshites" #nightline #backedbyAIB
— Darren Mealiff (@Darren_Mealiff) September 16, 2015
Daragh O' Rourke Auctus advises that you should allow for things taking time & good planning is key #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/DVE5pd55GT
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
Great insights from tonights speakers #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/cY11xhrWCE
— Pavanu (@pavanumobility) September 16, 2015
We're wrapping up here @AIBBiz Start-Up Academy in Athlone, an absolutely brilliant night, informative for new business owners #backedbyAIB
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) September 16, 2015
That's a wrap folks! Thanks to all our great speakers/pitchers and to everyone else who came along. #backedbyAIB pic.twitter.com/MivseufQ8n
— AIB Business (@AIBBiz) September 16, 2015
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Make sure you don’t miss out next time.
To get more information of the AIB Start-Up Academy, click here.
To apply for a place on the AIB Start-Up Academy training and mentoring programme with the Irish Times Training Department, come right this way.
