What is First Fridays for Startups?
First Fridays for Startups is a platform for the tech startup ecosystem to come together on a regular basis, enabling them to learn, connect and grow.
Welcome
Giving you the inside track on who’s who and what’s happening across Ireland’s startup ecosystem.
Perfect if you’re new to the ecosystem, looking to get the bigger picture, or just trying to meet new people.
Mentor
We have access to over 2000+ experts with deep industry, investment, or entrepreneurial experience.
Our curated mentoring programme connects you to the people, knowledge and resources you need to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Educate
We invite some of the best-in-class knowledge holders to our stage for deep dive workshops to help you upskill or reach your next milestone.
These 30 minute rapid seminars are followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A to help you plug in and switch on.
Inspire
Our keynote talks give you the chance to learn from seasoned startup founders that have “been there, done that”.
They share lessons of the successes and failures from their own entrepreneurial journey to give insight into what it takes to build a successful startup.
Next First Fridays...Nov 6th
Check out this months lineup of expert mentors, speakers and more.
Find out more here
Our Speakers
We’re honoured to have had some amazing speakers take to the stage at First Fridays
Aine Kerr
Kinzen
Bobby Healy
Manna
Jules Coleman
Resi
John Collins
Intercom
Alison Darcy
Woebot
Paul O'Hara
ChangeX
Nicola McClafferty
Draper Espirit
Devan Hughes
Buymie
Linda Kiely
VoxPro
Guistina Mizzoni
CoderDojo
Peter Coppinger
Teamwork
Dr. Nora Khaldi
Nuritas
Our Mentors
We’re honoured to have had some amazing mentors and speakers take part at First Fridays for Startups.
“Our partnership with Dogpatch Labs is helping to broaden the reach of Google’s existing startup community engagement. First Friday for Startups concentrates a day of activities to support startups.”
Paddy Flynn
