Why Startup Ecosystems are Important

A deep dive into the national and regional startup landscape in Ireland, and insights on ecosystem building from global experts.

It Takes a Village to Build a Startup

The startup ecosystem is made up of many different collaborators that support founders and help startups grow.

In this Masterclass you’ll gain a full understanding of how this ecosystem works, and its impact both locally and globally.

Previous Speakers

Hear global thought leaders speak about their startup ecosystems from around the world and how they are growing and evolving.

Marta Krupinska

Head of Google for Startups UK

Marta is a three-time founder, Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and global ecosystem builder. She now leads initiatives across Europe for Google for Startups.

Josh Baer

Founder | Capital Factory

Josh leads Texas’s largest startup hub in Austin while also investing in and connecting the 4 largest ecosystems across the state.

Patrick Walsh

CEO | Dogpatch Labs

Founder & ecosystem builder. Launched Scale Ireland to support policy development for startups. Member of Ireland’s National Competitiveness Council.

Knowledge You Will Gain

Leave with a holistic understanding of startup ecosystems and their impact locally and globally.

Theory

Learn why startup ecosystems exist, how they create impact, and the theory behind it.

Landscape

Understand the Irish startup ecosystem, and what makes each region unique.

Insights

Hear global ecosystem development thought leaders share insights and success stories.

Opportunities

Find out how you can get involved and make an impact in your local ecosystem.

“NDRC events and programmes bring a huge amount of energy and vitality to the ecosystem, especially at a regional level where they act as a real beacon for entrepreneurs and founders across the island.”

Donnchadh Cullinan | Head of Enterprise Solutions

Enterprise Ireland

An Interactive & Immersive Schedule

This Masterclass will cover the following topics:

1. Kick-Off - (10:00 - 10:05)

Welcome & Introduction
Learning outcomes
Masterclass topic overview

2. Regional Landscape - (10:05 - 10:45)

Overview of regional clusters
Interactive deep-dive with breakout groups

3. National Landscape - (10:45 - 11:20)

Overview of national startup ecosystem
Interactive deep-dive with breakout groups

4. Global Insights & Wrap - (11:20 - 12:00)

Learn from thought leaders of other global ecosystems
Next steps, how to get involved

Course Details

When is it: Wednesday, Feb 19th, from 10-12PM

Time Commitment: 2 hours (includes breaks)

Format: Fully virtual session

Description: As startups continue to transform industries, economies, and the way we live our lives, their far reaching economic and social impacts are becoming increasingly interesting to governments, corporates, universities, and professionals alike; this course introduces you to the concept of the “startup ecosystem” that is created when these stakeholders come together and interact to support globally scalable, innovative tech companies.

Learn about startup ecosystem theory, contributors and strengths across the national and regional Irish ecosystems, and how leading ecosystem builders from around the world approach their own local startup ecosystem development.