An experienced team from across the island

Our team consists of experienced individuals who are passionate about fostering a thriving angel investment ecosystem

A Connected, All Island Team

HBAN is delivered by an full-time central team and supported by HBAN Leads based in hubs across the island. This team is supported a 35+ strong shared services team covering data, technology, marketing, finance, HR and events.

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Deeply Embedded in Local Ecosystems

The HBAN 2.0 team have deep connections to their startup and angel ecosystems. These hubs provide key focal points for collaboration between HBAN, startups and angel investors.

HBAN Leads & Team

HBAN Leads work part-time to scout for deals, support startups through the process and bring new angels into the network

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Niall Larkin

HBAN Lead

Based in RDI Hub, Kerry

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Mark Farrelly

HBAN Lead

Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin

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Gary Davison

Based in Ormeau Baths, Belfast

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HBAN Lead

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Eshna Gogia

Based in Republic of Work, Cork

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HBAN Lead

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John Brennan

HBAN Lead

Based in Platform 94, Galway

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Ciaran Kelly

Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin

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HBAN Operations Manager

Hub CEOs

The CEO each hub is actively involved in the success of HBAN

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Claire Halliday

General Manager, Ormeau Baths

Based in Ormeau Baths, Belfast

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Mary Rodgers

CEO, Portershed

Based in Portershed, Galway

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Liam Cronin

Based in RDI Hub, Kerry

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CEO, RDI Hub

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Frank Brennan

CEO, Republic of Work

Based in Republic of Work, Cork

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Patrick Walsh

Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin

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CEO, Dogpatch Labs

Operated by An All-Island Network of Hubs

The team is supported by a 35+ strong shared services team across the hub spanning data, technology, marketing, finance, HR and events. Our facilities include hotdesking, broadcast studios, event spaces, podcast studios which are available to angels and startups participating in HBAN.

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Dublin

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Belfast

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Galway

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Kerry

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Cork