Tom Early, Head of Funding & Scaling Solutions at Enterprise Ireland, talks about the current state of the Irish investment landscape, how investor requirements have changed, and the key areas that companies seeking funding should focus on.The Guest – Tom Early, Head of Funding & Scaling Solutions at Enterprise Ireland:Tom Early is Head of Funding & Scaling Solutions at Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government's enterprise development agency that helps private businesses grow. Tom is here today to talk about the current state of the Irish investment landscape, how investor requirements have changed, and the key areas that companies seeking funding should focus on.Navigating the Evolving Irish Investment Landscape for Business Success:In recent years, the Irish investment landscape has undergone significant transformations, reflecting broader global economic shifts and evolving investor priorities. As the head of Funding and Scaling Solutions at Enterprise Ireland, Tom provides an expert overview of these changes. In this episode, we delve into the current state of investment in Ireland, the evolving demands of investors, and the critical areas that businesses should prioritise to secure funding and scale successfully.Some of the highlights in this episode include:Navigating the Irish investment landscape: current trends and key focus areas for companiesStrategies for securing funding: preparation, engagement, and negotiation tips for foundersThe importance of an ambitious and market-focused mindset for irish entrepreneursLessons from failure: the value of persistence and learning in startup successListen to the Story of Software on any podcast platform of your choice. The Story of Software Podcast is produced by Zartis, a software services company. We hope you enjoy listening to this tech podcast and feel free to share any feedback with us: [email protected]

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