Author Archives: Sean

Understanding the mindset of SMEs

By Sean | Published: September 7, 2010
The Government Task Force Report mentioned the potential growth that can be generated from High Potential Technical Start Ups, using examples from America around high tech clusters. While I see the theory and the high level policy aspect of doing this, I also know the mindset of business leaders, what motivates them and how [...]
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Getting the balance right to generate employment

By Sean | Published: September 6, 2010
Minister Lenihan said that his assessment is for economic growth this year. There are some difficulties, the minister recognises, but the public also need to look at positive aspects of the economic performance. He indicated the increase in unemployment figurers would end. He is right, the context I am experience is indigenous businesses are exploring seeking [...]
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Practical Workshop on Demand Led Innovation to Generate Revenue

By Sean | Published: March 19, 2010
This practical two day workshop using design thinking principles will guide you on looking at your company and markets in new ways and show you exercises on how to transform your business, allowing you to generate new revenue models for existing and new markets. What you and your colleagues will get from this workshop: * Bring new [...]
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Sean McNulty on “Innovation”

By Sean | Published: March 19, 2010
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The Entrepreneur Show 2010

By Sean | Published: February 26, 2010
“Whether its a start up or an existing business, you will find all the inspiration you need to do better business all under one roof” is the show theme. The show will host seminars from Entrepreneurs and Panel discussions with a cross section of industry experts and Entrepreneurs. There will also be an array of [...]
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Innovation Connections Programme Launch

By Sean | Published: February 17, 2010
InterTradeIreland launched the Innovation Connections Programme today in the offices of the European Commission. John Fitzgerald, Vice Chairman of ITI and chairman of the National Transport Authority introduced the speakers – Minister Billy Kelleher (Trade and Commerce), Chris Horn (chairman of Engineers Ireland, founder of Iona Technologies and member of the Innovation Task Force), Sadhbh [...]
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Innovation Task Force Submission

By Sean | Published: December 14, 2009
Last September, the Innovation Task Force requested submissions of “concrete policy proposals to assist in Irelands transformation to an International Innovation Hub” and “any relevant information which would be of assistance”. 108 people agreed to have their submissions published online. I’ve uploaded Innovators submission and am waiting to see the Task Force’s Final report which [...]
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