The Entrepreneur Experiment Gary Fox

My rising star pick for season 18 is Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company.
The only thing more remarkable than her rise over the last 2 years is her ability to dream up genius marketing ideas.
From millions of views on TikTok with her viral sensation grandad to securing a unique partnership with Brown Thomas, Aine is a creative powerhouse.
This is a story grounded in pure entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. 
We uncover the grit behind the glamour, from the bootstrap beginnings to the euphoria of seeing her creation gracing the aisles of high-end retailers.
Aine's story is an ode to the virtues of kindness, the underestimated power of a positive mindset, and the strength required to build a special business.
Join us for an episode that's as much about the entrepreneurial hustle as it is about the human connections that make it all worthwhile.
 
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Ronan Perceval, the founder of Phorest salon software, joins me on this week's pod.
Ronan's journey began when he built a text messaging service at Trinity College.
This was the start of a serial entrepreneur journey that would see him start Demonware before he had the idea for Phorest.
He has spent the last 20 years building Phorest into one of the world's largest salon software providers. 
Ronan believed in the idea of Phorest so much that he spent a year working behind the front desk in a salon to learn the exact pain points of customers! That is the level dedication and commitment to success that elite founders have. 
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Andrew Mullaney is developing an AI that can beat any financial market!
Formerly the co-founder of NewsWhip, Andrew is now the mastermind behind Premind AI.
The serial entrepreneur is developing a model that can consume information in real time, validate it, and make trades before humans can even finish reading it. 
Stock movements often ride the waves of viral content, regardless of the truthfulness of the news itself, and we discuss how this phenomenon can mislead investors and sway market dynamics.
If his tests become reality, this product will change the way stocks and shares are traded and make Andrew a billionaire many times over!
Andrew's candid reflections on life after Newswhip, embracing simplicity, and the endurance required for entrepreneurial success leave us with a potent mix of inspiration and pragmatism.
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This week, I chat with Adnan Shabab, the entrepreneurial force behind Umi Falafel and a host of other Dublin eateries,as he shares his remarkable journey from a Palestinian refugee camp to establishing a food empire in Ireland.
Adnan now operates an award winning hospitality chain across Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to Cork.
This remarkable journey across the Middle East to Europe reveals the true strength of character it takes to not only start a business, but to start a new life in a brand new country.
His tale is one of resilience, adaptability and the power of your word being your bond.
 
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The line from Thurles to Silicon Valley is not a straight one, but Paul Hayes forged a path.
A born storyteller, he has spent over 20 years honing his craft to tell the stories of the world's biggest tech companies & brands.
We unpack the power of storytelling in effective PR strategies, and Paul shares how crafting a compelling narrative can transform startups into industry conversation leaders, fostering trust and loyalty among potential customers.
In a wide ranging conversation, we discuss the lessons learned at the intersection of life, business, and the uncharted paths we choose.
Paul Hayes is the founder of BeachHut PR.
 
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Conall Laverty, founder of Wia joins Gary on this week's pod.
A natural experimenter & entrepreneur, Conall can spot an opportunity where others can't.
After his bike was stolen, he began building devices to make dumb objects smart.
Fast forward to today, and his company, WIA, has developed a revolutionary piece of tech that companies can fit into their factories & warehouses. It will not only monitor energy use but see where millions of euros are being wasted or even stolen!
 
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