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. - --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork
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