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Day 1 of the AIB Start-up Academy: Becoming a world-class networker

Companies
Erin McGuire
January 26, 2015, 13:02

‘Being able to network effectively is the single most powerful development tool available ’

Day 1 of the AIB Start-up Academy: The Lean Business Canvass

Day 1 of the AIB Start-up Academy: The Lean Business Canvass

Companies
Erin McGuire
January 26, 2015, 12:42

‘Businesses should makes sure they’re serving a real need the customer has rather than what they think the customer might want’

Five tips for starting your own business

Five tips for starting your own business

Business
Erin McGuire
January 19, 2015, 14:41

Entrepreneurs should get out of the building and learn about what customers really need

Vanguard Beer Collective selected as wildcard for AIB Start-up Academy

Vanguard Beer Collective selected as wildcard for AIB Start-up Academy

Agribusiness & Food
Erin McGuire
January 12, 2015, 10:37

Dublin-based company is a one stop shop for Irish craft beer

Timely idea ticks all the boxes on food waste

Timely idea ticks all the boxes on food waste

Business
Erin McGuire
January 9, 2015, 01:00

AIB Start-up Academy finalists Kate Cronin and Elizabeth Fingleton of Obeo

Latest start-up news

Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh was named on CNN’s list of seven tech superheroes for her self-setting material which allows people to ‘hack their products’

Irish entrepreneur makes CNN’s list of ‘tech superheroes’

Technology
Pamela Newenham
January 22, 2015, 01:20

Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh was cited for her invention of a moldable glue called Sugru

Guide to setting up a start-up

In 2004, Alexander Osterwalder wrote in his doctoral thesis that “all parts of a business have to be optimised and that details in a business model make the difference”

Alexander Osterwalder: Designing the best business model

AIB Start-up Academy
Johnny Ryan
December 5, 2014, 01:00

Business model innovation could alleviate the beef farming crisis

Maryrose Simpson: one of the finalists for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur

Find your niche and put focus on design

Business
Johnny Ryan
November 7, 2014, 01:00

While design may seem like a luxury to many start-ups, the reality is that it can deliver very real returns

Start-ups typically don’t have the funding to compete with larger organisations on salary alone. Photo: Bloomberg

How start-ups can compete with big firms for talent

Business
Johnny Harte
October 21, 2014, 13:21

Offering share options in the company in order to attract and retain talent

About the Start-up Academy

Why are we doing this?

Why are we doing this?

AIB Start-up Academy
Johnny Ryan
April 10, 2014, 14:19

In 2012 The Irish Times first opened its doors to startups, with The Irish Times Digital Challenge

Gallery: Day 1 of the AIB Start-up Academy

Gallery: Day 1 of the AIB Start-up Academy

Our finalists hear from speakers on the topics of networking and LBC

Start-up pitch day gallery

Start-up pitch day gallery

20 Irish startups pitched to join The Irish Times/AIB Start-up Academy

AIB Start-up Night Galleries

AIB Start-up Night Galleries

Our start-up journey Entrepreneurs with ideas: prepare before you quit day job

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What is AIB Start-up Academy?

The AIB Start-up Academy is a joint venture between The Irish Times and AIB to help your start-up venture by providing you with information and networking opportunities. You can also win a place at the AIB Start-up Academy, run by Irish Times Training, and get support for your new business from The Irish Times and AIB. The Irish Times has control over all editorial content associated with the project.

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