CEOs Connect is a 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.
CEOs Connect is open to CEOs of innovation companies who meet the following criteria:
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.
10 dedicated events per year including a Retreat to focus on key business challenges and opportunities for social connection. Think roundtable problem solving support from other CEOs in the network, specialised speaker sessions on topics such as IP, sales, building a talented team, investment and leadership and founder stories from exited CEOs.
To share intelligence and access to the wide Catalyst network providing access to CEOs, other global networks, Catalyst programme activity and first refusal to a number of Catalyst community events.
Scaling Programmes Manager
Hannah Cummings is the Scaling Programme Manager at Catalyst, where she oversees Inbound Investors, CEOs Connect, and Way to Scale. 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.
Hannah joined Catalyst in 2019, initially managing operations and community at the Catalyst Belfast Fintech Hub before moving on to manage Co-Founders, a design-thinking led program that helps innovation driven start-ups get going! Designing, curating, and executing impactful strategic initiatives has been a core tenet of Hannah’s career with Catalyst.
Hannah also holds a PhD in Drama and is passionate about leveraging her background to support others in finding their pitch and public speaking confidence, as well as hosting and Mc-ing ecosystem events.
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