Investing in Women: Ambition, Networks & Changing the Game with Mary McKenna

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WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast

WestBIC

32 episodes

5 months ago

Each episode on the WestBIC podcast we discuss an entrepreneurial topic and delve deeper into what it takes to be a successful startup in Ireland. Featuring guest expert speakers and entrepreneurs with start-ups at various stages who will give their insights and experiences of the startup process.

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Entrepreneurship

Business,

Investing

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Investing in Women: Ambition, Networks & Changing the Game with Mary McKenna

WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast

40 minutes 37 seconds

8 months ago

Investing in Women: Ambition, Networks & Changing the Game with Mary McKenna

In this episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO of WestBIC sits down with Mary McKenna. Mary is a Donegal-based entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-founder of AwakenHub—a social enterprise dedicated to supporting women founders across Ireland. She is also the Chair of AwakenAngels, Ireland’s first and only all-island, women-led investment community.

Mary shares her entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on the struggles of raising investment in 2006 and how the investment landscape has evolved. She emphasizes the importance of being ambitious from day one, grasping opportunities, and recognizing that every opportunity is connected to a network.

Join us as we discuss investing in female founders, the power of networks, and accelerating action for gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day 2025. Plus, don’t miss our fun quick-fire round to wrap up the episode!

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