Ireland's start-up scene gains momentum as Hatch 105 hackathon inspires next-gen founders
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Mark Cullen
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Mark Cullen reflects on attending Jack Pierse's Hatch 105 hackathon, highlighting how Ireland is emerging as a global entrepreneurial hub. The piece emphasizes the role of founders like Pierse (who previously founded Wayflyer and now leads Bold Golf) in driving innovation, alongside government support from Enterprise Ireland. The article focuses on how hackathons and mentorship are inspiring the next generation of Irish founders.
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bskyIreland's start-up scene gains momentum as Hatch 105 hackathon inspires next-gen foundersthinkbusiness.ieKey quotes
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without founders pushing the idea that becoming a founder and developing a product is achievable
innovators such as Jack Pierse – who previously founded Wayflyer which he exited and now leads Bold Golf – are driving the growth of this area massively
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