What is the Start-up Café?
Held on the last Thursday of each month, the Start-up Café is a relaxed coffee morning where aspiring entrepreneurs gather to learn, connect, and develop their business ideas. Each session features a guest entrepreneur who shares their journey, from early ideation to launch, and leads a workshop to help you refine your own concept. You’ll also have the chance to pitch your idea and receive valuable feedback in an open-mic session.
What to Expect at the Start-up Café:
☕ Networking: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a friendly, supportive environment.
💡 Insights and Inspiration: Hear directly from guest entrepreneurs who’ve brought early-stage ideas to life—putting their customer insights and value propositions into action, just as you have.
🎯 Hands-On Workshop: Each guest will guide you through practical exercises to develop your idea and improve your pitch.
🎙️ Pitch Open Mic: Practise pitching your idea in a casual, low-pressure setting and receive helpful feedback.
Event Details:
📅 When: Last Thursday of each month
⏰ Time: 10:00 - 12:00
📍 Where: Greenway Hub, Grangegorman, Dublin 7
Leave with fresh ideas, renewed focus, and more confidence to move their business forward. Places are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early to join this supportive community!
At the Start-up Café, we’re all about crafting entrepreneurs and brewing ideas. Join us to learn, grow, and connect with a community ready to support your entrepreneurial journey!
February's Start-up Café:
Our guest entrepreneur for our February Start-up Café is Paul Jackman.
Paul is the CEO and founder of Handsomescent.com Ireland's Luxury Fragrance Brand selling pocket sized perfumes and scents. The business was formed in 2020 when Paul spotted a gap in the market of retailers not wanting to sell smaller sample sizes. Handsomescent.com now has over 20,000 happy customers and continues to grow. Paul also has an interest in a the Bouef chain of steak restaurants in Dublin with 4 locations in operation at the moment.
