Live Interviews with Successful Entrepreneurs
A series of free lunchtime talks. DIT Hothouse in conjunction with Dublin City Enterprise Board (DCEB) are proud to present the 2009 series of live interviews Be Inspired. Be an entrepreneur.
Date: Friday 16 October
Where: Gleeson Theatre, DIT Kevin Street
Time 12.45 - 2.00
12:45 - 12:50 Tom Flanagan, Head of Commercialisation, Hothouse, Introduction
Presenter – Conall O’Morain, Sunday Business Show, TodayFM
12.50 – 13.10 Interview by Conall O’Morain with DIT Hothouse Venture Programme graduates Dr John McKeon Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Allergy Standards Limited and Andrew Jenkinson vStream
Dr John McKeon Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) is a physician led global certification company that prepares independent standards for testing a wide range of products to determine their suitability for asthmatics and individuals with associated allergies.
Andrew Jenkinson, vStream is Ireland's fastest growing online advertising agency who create innovative campaigns to connect the brand to the customer, using cutting edge technology and evolving digital platforms.
13.10 - 13.30 Pat Cooney - Gleeson Group
Pat Cooney - Gleeson Group
Pat Cooney is Managing Director of the Gleeson Group, Ireland’s leading supplier and distributor of beverage products in Ireland. The company was established by the Gleeson family in the late 1960’s in Tipperary, as manufactures soft drinks and bottlers of a well-known stout brand. The company was acquired by the Cooney family in 1974 and has since become best known for its Tipperary Water brand and a diverse portfolio of soft drinks and beverages including Finches, Crystal Springs and Devils Bit Cider.
1.30 – 1.50 Q&A
1.50 – 2.00 Wrap up - Tom Flanagan, Head of Commercialisation, Hothouse and Greg Swift CEO Dublin City Enterprise Board
To register email hothouse@dit.ie. Book early to avoid disappointment.