Startup Café
What is the Startup Café?
Held on the last Thursday of each month, the Start-up Café is a relaxed coffee morning where aspiring entrepreneurs gather to learn, connect, and develop their business ideas. Each session features a guest entrepreneur who shares their journey, from early ideation to launch, and leads a workshop to help you refine your own concept. You’ll also have the chance to pitch your idea and receive valuable feedback in an open-mic session.
What to Expect at the Startup Café
☕ Networking: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a friendly, supportive environment.
💡 Insights and Inspiration: Hear directly from guest entrepreneurs who’ve brought early-stage ideas to life—putting their customer insights and value propositions into action, just as you have.
🎯 Hands-On Workshop: Each guest will guide you through practical exercises to develop your idea and improve your pitch.
🎙️ Pitch Open Mic: Practise pitching your idea in a casual, low-pressure setting and receive helpful feedback.
Event Details
📅 When: Last Thursday of each month
⏰ Time: 10:00 - 12:00
📍 Where: Greenway Hub, Grangegorman, Dublin 7
Leave with fresh ideas, renewed focus, and more confidence to move their business forward. Places are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early to join this supportive community!
At the Start-up Café, we’re all about crafting entrepreneurs and brewing ideas. Join us to learn, grow, and connect with a community ready to support your entrepreneurial journey!
January's Startup Café:
Our guest entrepreneur for our January Startup Café is Neil Skeffington.
Neil is the CEO and founder of Novelplast. Based in the Gaeltacht in Co Meath since 2019, Novelplast have grown to be the largest PET manufacturing company in Ireland, supplying products into the packaging and fiber markets in Ireland, UK and Europe. Having graduated with a B.Eng in Polymer Engineering from Athlone IT in 2002, Neil has amassed over 20 years experience working mainly in the PET and Polyester value chains, dedicating the last 7 years to recycling. Neil was a finalist in the 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and has big plans for expansion outside of Ireland over the coming years.
