Endeavor Ireland

Congratulations to Wayflyer, led by Endeavor Entrepreneur Aidan Corbett, on being named the fastest-growing Irish technology company at the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards! As reported by Charlie Taylor earlier this week, Wayflyer, which announced a 72% rise in turnover for 2023, achieved an incredible 3,000% growth rate over the four-year period under review. This remarkable growth has earned them recognition as the fastest-growing Irish technology company, underscoring the exceptional talent within the Wayflyer team led by Aidan. The awards also celebrated some of Ireland's fastest-growing and most innovative tech companies, including Keelvar, led by Endeavor Entrepreneur Alan Holland; Swoop, led by Ciaran Burke and Andrea Reynolds; Tines, led by Eoin Hinchy and Thomas Kinsella; EdgeTier, led by Shane Lynn and Bart Lehane and Ciarán Tobin;  SciLeads, led by Endeavor Scale-Up Alumni Laura Haldane; Spectrum.Life, led by Stephen Costello and Stuart McGoldrick, Mail Metrics, led by Nick Keegan and many others. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards is one of Ireland’s foremost technology award programmes, ranking the country’s 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on revenue growth over a four-year period. In the words of Aidan, yesterday evening was a celebration of the potential of indigenous Irish business. The awards showcased the ability for Irish companies to build sector-leading, fast-scaling companies to compete on a global stage - from right here at home. #MultiplierEffect #ScaleFaster #DreamBig #OneEndeavor

Endeavor Entrepreneur Phillip McGlade, CEO of Thérapie Clinic & Thérapie Fertility, recently joined Gary Fox on The Entrepreneur Experiment Podcast to share his journey leading one of Europe’s largest aesthetics chains. During the conversation, Phillip reflected on how growing up in a family immersed in entrepreneurship shaped his approach to scaling Thérapie Group. He shared insights into their strategy for expanding into the US, the motivation behind launching Thérapie Fertility, and his vision for making Thérapie Clinic the world’s leading aesthetics clinic. Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur alongside his sister Katie Mc Glade in 2023, Phillip and Katie represent the type of highly ambitious entrepreneurs that Endeavor works with. This episode is well worth a listen! We’re excited to hear more inspiring founder stories throughout the season of The Entrepreneur Experiment Podcast. https://lnkd.in/ecxxqjER

After a fascinating panel session and short break, the awards action is back underway as Belfast-based Axial3D win the Best Application of AI in Healthcare award sponsored by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Roger Johnston accepts the award for their new software platform, which automates the creation of patient-specific 3D anatomical models from 2D scans, drastically reducing development time and costs. #AIAwardsIrl #AIIreland #artificialintelligence #aiinhealthcare Brian McElligott

Last night, Irish company Cubic Telecom, led by Endeavor Entrepreneur Barry Napier, was honored with a Special Leadership Award at the Asia Matters Business Awards 2024! Cubic Telecom's recent landmark partnership with SoftBank is a marker of the potential for Irish businesses to grow and compete on a global scale. Huge congratulations to Barry and the whole Cubic Telecom team! 

Last night, Endeavor Ireland hosted its first regional event, bringing together founders in Cork to connect and share insights from their scaling journeys. Cork continues to stand out as a hub for innovation in Ireland and is now home to global companies like Keelvar alongside Teamwork.com, Workvivo by Zoom, Everseen, and many others. Last night’s gathering highlighted the momentum of Cork’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and its ability to cultivate high impact founders and leaders. We were delighted to have our own Endeavor Entrepreneurs, Niall Horgan and Alan Holland, on home turf for the event too! These events underscore our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs from all over the island of Ireland through peer-to-peer connectivity, locally as well as globally. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, to Enterprise Ireland for their support and partnership, and to Rebecca Harte and her team for the exceptional service, attention, and food at The Farmgate Café in the English Market - a true Cork institution!

The power of paying it forward is transforming economies worldwide. We call this Endeavor’s Multiplier Effect™: successful founders mentoring, investing in, and inspiring the next generation. From the Middle East’s first unicorn Careem—whose founders have invested in over 80 companies—to Turkey’s Peak Games—acquired for $1.8B and inspiring 120+ new startups—high-impact entrepreneurs across the globe are driving economic transformation and creating ripples of impact. Our community is proof: when entrepreneurs pay it forward, economies thrive. Read more from Kori Hale in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/e2h4GQS4 #MoreThanScaleMultiply #Entrepreneurship

Being part of Endeavor means joining a global network of 2,000+ exceptional entrepreneurs across 42 markets🌍 That’s why, this week, part of the Endeavor Ireland team traveled to Lisbon to celebrate the first anniversary of Endeavor Portugal! In just one year, Endeavor Portugal has made a remarkable impact on the local ecosystem, supporting the country’s fast-scaling entrepreneurs, including Endeavor Entrepreneurs José Salgado and Sérgio Vieira of BIZAY, and Luis Rocha, Miguel Santo Amaro 🇵🇹🇮🇹🇪🇸🅱, Nuno Pinto, Rui Carvalho, and Tiago Fernandes of Coverflex. Looking ahead, the team at Endeavor Portugal is gearing up for another major milestone as they prepare to host more than 100 founders from the international network for the Outliers Retreat in 2025. Each year, Endeavor recognizes a select group of entrepreneurs who are leading the fastest-growing scaleups or who have successfully exited their companies and now serve as mentors. The Endeavor Outliers Retreat will be a three-day gathering where founders will share their experiences, learn from world-class speakers, and immerse themselves in Portugal’s vibrant culture! Congratulations to Endeavor Portugal, led by MD Ricardo Mesquita on an incredible first year full of milestones and success. It’s inspiring to see Endeavor’s mission continue to grow, strengthening ecosystems and creating a lasting multiplier effect. Parabéns!

The finalists for the 50th Business and Finance Awards have been announced, and we’re thrilled to see Endeavor Entrepreneurs Phillip McGlade of Thérapie Clinic, Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee, and James Ives of XOCEAN recognised across multiple categories. These awards celebrate some of the best in Irish business, honoring the founders and leaders who are paving the way for more innovation and excellence in the Irish ecosystem. It is important to champion those who act as a source of inspiration and beacons for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Congratulations to Endeavor Entrepreneurs Phillip, Aimee, and James, along with fellow nominees Manna Drone Delivery, TransferMate Global Payments, Vaultree, Hostelworld Group, GridBeyond, Cpl, and many others shaping the future of Irish business. Read the full list of finalists across the seven categories of the Business & Finance Media Group Awards 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/eqs2pR-H

Emma Meehan, founder of Precision Sports Technology, will proudly represent Ireland at the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition in Lisbon this Wednesday, where 24 global tech leaders will compete for the 2024 title. Emma leads Precision Sports Technology, a deep-tech startup with a software platform that provides real-time feedback on exercise technique, reducing injury risks, enhancing performance, and boosting participation in strength training and physiotherapy. The KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition celebrates entrepreneurship and technological advances with the power to make a lasting, positive impact. As tech innovators from 23 countries take the stage, they’ll challenge each other and showcase their ideas. Check out Emma’s pitch from the Irish chapter of the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition. Best of luck Precision Sports Technology! Anna Scally KPMG Ireland Alan Bromell

At Endeavor, we believe that true success doesn’t come from numbers; it comes from the value you create and from inspiring others to become high-impact entrepreneurs - If you can see it, you can be it! Yesterday, Endeavor Entrepreneurs Barry Napier of Cubic Telecom and Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee, along with Endeavor Board Member Mark Roden, Bobby Healy of Manna Drone Delivery, and Ray Nolan of Hostelworld Group, joined UCD’s Commerce and Economics Society for a panel discussion about entrepreneurship. They explored topics like leadership, scaling, and the power of connections made in college - reminding students that the classmate sitting next to them today could become their co-founder in a few years. P.S. - It seems like everyone got the pink memo😅 The Commerce & Economics Society Alice McMahon Fitzjohn Lucy Warner