CEOs Connect is an exclusive peer to peer network supporting CEOs of high growth potential innovation companies in Northern Ireland as they scale and grow. Catalyst created the network in 2017 to provide an environment for CEOs to meet every regularly to develop relationships in confidence, share everyday challenges and more importantly realise that solutions can be only a conversation away. At times this can be a lonely journey for a CEO so the ability to speak to someone going through the same challenges can be extremely beneficial.
We’re helping these companies to fulfil their ambitions by gaining more traction and receiving increased levels of investment in order for their companies to grow. These CEOs have the potential to deliver a greater prize than Northern Ireland has ever experienced before – it’s evolution into one of Europe’s most entrepreneurial economies by 2030.
PEER TO PEER NETWORK
Membership of an exclusive peer to peer network supporting CEOs of high growth potential innovation companies in NI as they scale & grow. A network who understand what you’re going through and who can provide advice and guidance in a confidential and trusted environment.
EDUCATION
6 to 8 meetings per year including a Retreat to focus on key areas of the business including sales, building a talented team, investment and leadership through learning from other CEOs in the network and through a series of Founder Stories from mostly exited CEOs.
ACCESS TO CATALYST NETWORK
To share intelligence and access to the wide Catalyst network providing access to CEOs and other global networks. Invitation to dinner with the Invent Innovation Founder & discounts to other Catalyst events such as Invent and our Future of Work Conference.
CEOs Connect is open to CEOs of innovation companies who meet the following criteria:
Programme Manager
Programme Manager
Adele holds the position of Scaling Programme Manager at Catalyst, where she oversees the delivery of our Inbound Investors, CEOs Connect, and Way 2 Scale programs alongside supervision for Basecamp Boston. These initiatives have a collective objective of expediting the growth trajectory of Northern Ireland’s top technology companies supporting them to achieve a market valuation of £100 million.
Before joining Catalyst, Adele gained valuable experience at Queen’s University Belfast, where she fulfilled various roles. These included managing a Horizon 2020 Doctoral Training program, Student Recruitment in Life and Health Sciences, and Development and Alumni Relations.
Adele holds a first class degree in Event Management from Ulster University and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.
Head of Scaling
Head of Scaling
As the Head of Scaling Kieran focuses on supporting companies through their growth stages, This covers a range of programs and possible interventions. These range from supporting Executive Development for CEOs; developing programs to support to access international markets; assisting companies seeking to access growth finance through capital markets; to providing a sounding board and a strong cup of tea.
Prior to Catalyst Kieran worked in senior roles in a range of companies, both local and international. He has experience in raising venture capital and in company acquisitions and disposals.
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