In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Ăine Kerr, the award-winning journalist, serial entrepreneur behind startups including Storyful (acquired by News Corp), and Kinzen (acquired by Spotify). From teaching in Dublin classrooms to building Storyful alongside Mark Little, leading global journalism partnerships at Facebook, and launching her second successful startup, Ăine shares the lessons sheâs learned from a âsquiggly careerâ defined by reinvention, resilience, and purpose.
Ăine reveals the realities of startup life, why suffering and recommitment are part of the journey, and how she built extraordinary teams that continue to shape the future of technology and media. Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is a masterclass in perseverance, finding your âwhy,â and creating impact-driven businesses.
Show Notes
In this episode, we cover:
đ„ How Ăine transitioned from teacher to journalist to tech entrepreneur
đ The early days of Storyful and the lessons from its sale to News Corp
đĄ Why she started Kinzen and how it was acquired by Spotify
đ The importance of radical transparency, resilience, and ârecommitting to the sufferingâ of startup life
đ€ How to build high-performing teams that outgrow even the founder
đ Irelandâs entrepreneurial tipping point and why local ecosystems matter
đ§ The power of asking the right questions and leading without ego
đŻ Why duality (fear and courage) is key to any founderâs journey
đŹ âIf you have radical clarity on your why, people will back you; even if you have to do half a dozen resets and pivots.â â Ăine Kerr
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