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Roisin Kiberd
Roisin writes about internet subcultures, Tamagotchis and taxidermy, among other things. You can find her on Twitter and Tumblr, where she is always happy to talk. @roisinkiberd
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Coolest Projects: Tech Fueled by Slushie, Not Coffee
This was the first conference Ive been to at the RDS where no one is drinking coffee; instead, a long queue has formed …
Dublin Tech Does SXSW 2016: The Definitive Guide
The office of the Dublin Commissioner for Startups aka Startup Dublin are bringing the Irish capital on the road with a series of celebratory events called Dublin Makes Me, comprising three different events to attract international founders, media and investors interested in knowing more about Dublin.
@SXSW 2016: Dublin In The House
Are you Irish and going to SXSW? Or not Irish, but interested in Ireland? Or are you just looking for somewhere truly out of the ordinary to spend your Friday night?
#WebSummit Preview: Day Three
Is it the last day already? Thursday at the Web Summit sees an eclectic programme of panels: fashion, music, HealthTech, marketing, an appearance …
High Fliers: Are Irelands TravelTech Companies The Best In The World?
Dublin is rapidly becoming a hub for innovation in the travel sector. Irish Travel Tech is a diverse mix of local startups and …
#WebSummit Preview: Day Two
Had fun last night at Coppers? Its OK, the photos arent on Twitter yet. Take your mind off your hangover with the launch …
#WebSummit Preview: Day One
Youve arrived late, the traffic was madness itself but youre finally at the RDS, surrounded by similarly disoriented people, many of whom are …
The Survivor’s Guide To Web Summit 2015
Join Dublin Globe for our daily Web Summit previews… Three days, 30,000 attendees, 700 speakers and a seemingly countless number of pictures of …
Back Of The Net: Ireland’s SportsTech Companies
Powered by Cpl Recruitment: Ireland has made immeasurable contributions to the sports world over the years. We gave the world hurling, then Roy …
Cashing In: Ireland’s FinTech Leaders
Powered by Cpl Recruitment: Were all about FinTech in Ireland these days. New FinTech startups are emerging monthly, with the encouragement of organizations …
Homestay’s Tom Kennedy: Feeling Charitable
The Big Read, powered by Vodafone: Tom Kennedy is one of those very Irish success stories whose track record may appear incredibly intimidating …
Killing It On Four Continents (Part One)
Let’s take a moment to celebrate ten Irish companies we think are killing it on four continents. We’re talking about the Irish (and/or …
Primer: Galway’s Tech Renaissance
With a plethora of innovative software startups alongside internationals like Cisco, Oracle, IBM, Apple, EA and HP, the West of Ireland deserves to …
The Dublin Office: LinkedIn
Your handy bluffer’s guide to international tech companies in Dublin. Who? Oh, you know, LinkedIn. The other social network thats not for fun, …
13 Irish AdTech Startups You Need To Know About Right Now
Irelands creative culture translates into a truly diverse advertising industry. That encompasses everything from small agencies doing big things (Zero-G, The Social House …
ID2015: Dublin By Design
2015 is the Year of Irish Design, an initiative celebrating Irelands creative industries. Earlier this month they launched the official ID2015 app, entitled …
Toolbox: 3D Printing In Ireland
When is an orange not an orange? Your one-stop guide to 3D printing in Ireland. 3D printing is changing the world, letting users …
Dont Miss Dublin: Social Strategy, US Expansion and Hacking The Future
A trio of choice Dublin tech happenings for the week ahead: The Curiosity Box, Mansion House, Dublin, Friday 24th, 7.30pm Part of the …
Female High Fliers Soar: DCU Ryan Academy’s Class Of 2015
Kicking off with Alicia Keys singing ‘This girl is on fire‘ over a Powerpoint presentation, the showcase for the DCU Ryan Academys Female High …
Dont Miss Dublin: Seedcamps, Startup Salons & Sound Advice
A trio of choice Dublin tech happenings for the week ahead: Startup Salon, 23rd July, 6.30, 4 Dame Lane: If youre stuck at …
AlleyWatch’s Reza Chowdhury On Disrupting New York Tech Media
There are distinct differences from one tech city to the next, and one of the best ways to understand these nuances is by …
TSSG Uncovered: Irish Research Centres Rule
In the first of a series on Irelands research centres and their role in the Irish startup ecosystem, we profile TSSG (Telecommunications, Software …
Creative Ireland: Ten Twitter Accounts To Follow
Seeking inspiration? Is your Twitter feed looking a little bit dry? Time to follow some Irish creatives, then… We’ve rounded up a few …
Ten Important Lessons From #Inspirefest2015, In Tweets
Well, that was an event with a difference. Its not often conference speakers will get you angry about the world, move you to tears …
BitSmith Games: Celtic Steampunks
Unique and gleefully strange, Bitsmith Games is the independent Dublin studio responsible for celtic steampunk game Ku: Shroud of the Morrigan, and the more …
Toolbox: Learning To Code In Dublin
Classes, courses, and casual drinks (programming n00bs welcome) Are you one of those people who work in tech but are utterly clueless about …
Intel Ignite: Building The Irish Internet Of Things
Last week saw the opening of the Intel Ignition Lab on their campus in Leixlip, County Kildare. Joining a network of similar labs …
Inside 3D4Medical
Founded in Dublin, 3D4Medical is one of Irelands most successful HealthTech startup stories. A combination HealthTech company, animation studio and virtual publisher, 3D4 products …
Bluetape Won The PCH Hackathon. Now What?
The team behind BlueTape have been in the news a lot of late, thanks to their product a connected tape measure aimed …
Decoding Web Summit With Co-Founder Daire Hickey
Web Summit co-founder Daire Hickey talks building a global conference empire from Dublin. The Big Read, powered by Vodafone. Will the fastest growing …
Primer: The Digital Hub
2003 is a long time ago in tech years, but Dublins Digital Hub, which was founded that year, is still very much going …
Don’t Miss Dublin: From The Lean Entrepreneur To Brekkie With The Commish
More choice Dublin to-dos for the week ahead: Breakfast with the Dublin Startup Commissioner, DDDA Building, Friday 05/06/15: Calling all early risers: its …
New To Dublin: All About Stripe
The lowdown on the worlds most talked-about payments platform Its rare to be able to legitimately call a FinTech startup exciting, but thats …
Dublin-Based Back To The Future Kickstarter: A Load Of Pants?
It’s a rainy Bank Holiday Monday in The Centre Of The Universe… And we want to tell you about Outies: a Dublin-based Kickstarter …
HealthXL: Dublin’s HealthTech Matchmakers
As HealthTech booms worldwide, so it is in Dublin. As well as spawning buzzed-about startups like Pharmapod and Nutritics, we also play home …
New To Dublin: All About Slack
The biggest story in Irish tech of late has got to be the arrival of Slack at the Digital Hub, announced earlier this …
Go Hack Yourself: How I Learned To Love The PCH Hackathon
Dublin is really good at the internet. But why not make Dublin the capital of the Internet of Things? Im speaking to Ronan …
Don’t Miss Dublin 21/05/15
Three tech (and not-so-tech) must-dos for the week ahead: PCH Hardware Hackathon, May 22nd-24th In case you didnt know, PCH are the Irish-based …
Your Dublin Moment Of Zen 20/05/15
Todays snapshot from The Centre Of The Universe. You’re welcome. Via The Journal, artist Joe Caslin’s Dublin mural in support of marriage equality …
Toolbox: Starting A Company In Dublin – UPDATED*
The Companies Act in Ireland is changing, meaning its time we gave our previous guide to starting a company in Ireland a makeover …
The Startup Gathering Takes Flight
In a very modern take on the traditional ‘Town Hall’ meeting, Dublins startup community gathered this morning at Wayra Ireland for the latest …
Primer: 20 Irish Venture Capitalists
Pitches at the ready: these are the people you need to impress… Some of the best-known Irish VCs and investors arent actually to …
CurrencyFair’s Brett Meyers: “Banks are trying to make their branches friendlier places. I just think get rid of them.”
Roisin Kiberd interviews CurrencyFair CEO Brett Meyers. A long time ago, back in 2013, I used to write blog posts for CurrencyFair. Its …
Irelands leading tech employers come together to recruit Londons tech talent
Leading tech companies in Ireland are coming together to participate in 404 London, a major international recruiting conference to attract skilled tech workers …
How Raising Money From Friends and Family Can Seriously Damage Your Health
Building a company from scratch is hard. Its even harder when you opt to do so organically, steering clear of the more traditional, well-trodden venture capital route. The rule of thumb financially is to have a years salary as a safety net, but once youve burned your way through that, youre probably going to need to raise some money.
Dublin Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
Today’s ThinkPiece comes from Kim Pham, Head Of Platform at Dublin-based early stage venture capital firm Frontline VC. The tech community is funny??we love …