EE 264 - Founder, Funder & Talent Spotter - Ian Browne
Joining Gary Fox on the podcast this week is Ian Browne, the MD of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) which invests in high-growth companies across Ireland as well as supporting entrepreneurs from the idea stage right up to Series A....
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Show Notes
Joining Gary Fox on the podcast this week is Ian Browne, the MD of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) which invests in high-growth companies across Ireland as well as supporting entrepreneurs from the idea stage right up to Series A.
Originally, Ian founded My Surgery Website, a MedTech SAAS business which grew to almost 5000 customers and millions of users before being acquired by NASDAQ-listed Stericycle.
Post-acquisition he helped establish IgniteNI, focused on revitalising the Northern Irish startup ecosystem, strengthening ties with Europe and North America and propelling startups to raise over £100m in venture capital funding. He holds non-exec and chairman positions at venture-backed companies and is an angel investor.
In this episode we learn:
- How fear holds people back from their full potential
- What Ian looks for before investing in a founder
- How to spot a great market opportunity
- The power of storytelling as a founder
- How to take and give feedback at a high-level.
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