Welcome to the final podcast of 2024.

In this special episode recorded live at the first-ever guests reunion in Dublin, I sit down with two of my most popular guests, Nadia Adan and Michael Corcoran.

We look back on the highs and lows of 2024 sharing the lessons, wins and learnings from the year.

With over 70 founders in the audience, we also delved into the trends and predictions that will shape the next 12 months.

Shot live with a studio audience at Baseline in Dublin City.

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*Music by Andrew Applepie.

What does it take to create a unicorn startup? Jack Pierse, co-founder of Wayflyer, and now co-founder of HappyStack joins us to discuss the thrilling journey of building one of the most successful startups in recent years.

From securing millions in funding to scaling operations across the globe, Jack shares invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial highs and lows, including the pivotal moments that shaped Wayflyer’s meteoric rise.

Jack opens up about his life before and after Wayflyer, including his working for Liam Casey and how he’s now channelling his expertise into new ventures. Whether it’s advising other startups, investing, or exploring new industries, Jack’s approach to entrepreneurship continues to evolve.

His latest venture, Bold Golf has also just launched and counts Shane Lowry among the investors.

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Imagine selling your startup for $18 million in less than a year—only to watch it vanish into thin air when the dot-com bubble burst.

Sounds like a wild ride? That’s just the beginning of John Dennehy’s incredible journey.

John is one of Ireland’s most successful (and underrated) serial founders. He’s the only entrepreneur I know who’s managed to sell the same company twice. Yes, twice!

In this episode, John shares how his journey went from massive wins to gut-wrenching losses—and back again. In 2024 alone, he pulled off two major sales, including the recruitment platform HireHive.

But the real magic lies in how he bought back his old company, Zartis, reinvented it, and sold it again.

John’s story has more twists and turns than a Hollywood blockbuster, and it’s packed with lessons for every entrepreneur.

This is the ultimate guide to resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unpredictable. Don’t miss it!

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Thanks to my season title partner

Local Enterprise Office: https://bit.ly/leodigital21

Find out more about digitalisation for your business in the link above.