The Entrepreneur Experiment

Áine Kerr is an award-winning journalist and serial entrepreneur, co-founding Storyful and Kinzen. She shares her unique journey from teaching to tech entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of resilience and radical transparency. Áine dives into the emotional rollercoaster of startups, detailing her experiences with both companies' acquisitions by major players. She emphasizes creating purpose-driven businesses, the significance of high-performing teams, and finding one's 'why' to inspire meaningful change in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Fran Quilty, co-founder and CEO of Conjura, shares insights on navigating the e-commerce landscape. He discusses the shift from consulting to a scalable product, emphasizing AI's role in analytics and business operations. The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on core products and the rise of marketplaces in driving revenue. Fran sheds light on the evolving consumer behaviors post-COVID and stresses the need for data integration in decision-making. He offers valuable advice for founders aspiring to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Barry Napier's journey is anything but ordinary. He transitioned from trading phones globally to founding Cubic Telecom, which he sold for €473 million. His insights on resilience shine as he navigated the challenges of mobile network building. A pivotal moment came with a partnership with Tesla, propelling the company into new markets like China and Hong Kong. This narrative is a masterclass in grit, strategic vision, and relentless execution.

Kevin O’Loughlin, founder and CEO of Nostra, shares his inspiring journey from being €1M in debt to leading a tech giant that serves over 1,000 businesses. He discusses how a recession led him to self-reflection and the importance of personal discipline in his comeback. O'Loughlin highlights the transformative power of AI in enhancing efficiency while retaining company values. He also emphasizes daily meditation, visualization, and the need for robust cybersecurity, offering profound insights for entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty.

In this weekend's Mentor Moment, Conor Sheridan, founder of Nory, shares the mindset shift that helped him go from startup operator to scaling a global restaurant tech company.From embracing boldness in a culture that often discourages it, to mastering the underrated power of “the next logical step,” Conor breaks down the thinking that led to raising $26 million and building a 10-year roadmap.This is a must-listen for any founder struggling with imposter syndrome, over-planning, or self-promotion. It’s also a reminder that telling your story with conviction isn’t arrogance - it’s your biggest marketing opportunity.Want more? Listen to the full episode [Ep. 389].—-Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration on Business, Brain and Body, as well as exclusive events, courses and more, straight to your inbox. It's free! https://www.mrgaryfox.com/subscribe-1---Visit my partnersEnterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIrelandAzure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEENostra: https://bit.ly/3HHwSMo

Dive into the world of AI bookkeeping as Ross and David unveil Outmin's groundbreaking journey! They tackle the art of navigating funding, raising €4M while rejecting vanity metrics. With a focus on automating bookkeeping, they share insights on competitive advantages through data and the importance of robust testing. Discover how they transformed accounting and the role of AI in business, making complex tasks easier and more efficient. This discussion blends personal health insights with powerful entrepreneurial lessons!

In this Mentor Moment from Episode 372, David O’Meara, CEO of Greenman Group, unpacks the surprising reality of post-COVID retail: traditional supermarkets aren’t just surviving—they’re evolving. While many predicted the death of brick-and-mortar retail with the rise of e-commerce, David explains why food retail continues to thrive, especially in Germany where shopping habits, cost-conscious consumers, and smart infrastructure keep people coming back in person.He also touches on the bigger picture: how sustainability is shaping the future of retail real estate. From carbon capture tech to smarter building design, Greenman is betting on supermarkets not just as shops, but as future-proof community assets.This clip is a must-listen for anyone in retail, property, or future-focused business strategy.—-Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration on Business, Brain and Body, as well as exclusive events, courses and more, straight to your inbox. It's free! https://www.mrgaryfox.com/subscribe-1---Visit my partnersEnterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIrelandAzure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEENostra: https://bit.ly/3HHwSMo

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Cait and Cillian, the powerhouse duo behind Luxury Exchange - the Irish-born fashion resale platform that’s redefining pre-loved luxury.From humble beginnings selling designer pieces on Instagram between her shifts at Brown Thomas, Cat grew her side project into a business projected to do over €4 million in turnover this year. Joined by her fiancé and co-founder Cillian, the pair share a raw and inspiring look at what it really takes to scale a customer-first business - from running daily Instagram Lives to bootstrapping every aspect of growth with zero external funding.They open up about the early mistakes (hello, 10% commission), pivotal turning points like their first €6k live sale from a holiday home in Waterville, and the relentless work ethic that powers their mission today. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or operator wondering how to build a cult brand through trust, taste, and total obsession with your customer, this one’s for you.-----Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration on Business, Brain and Body, as well as exclusive events, courses and more, straight to your inbox. It's free! https://www.mrgaryfox.com/subscribe-1---Visit my partnersEnterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIrelandAzure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEENostra: https://bit.ly/3HHwSMo

In this Mentor Moment from The Entrepreneur Experiment Episode 378, Luke Joyce shares how he’s transformed the traditional window cleaning business using technology, subscriptions, and automation. Luke reveals his vision to scale nationwide, break into the UK, and ultimately build systems that could apply to any home service — all while solving pain points and staying miles ahead of the competition.-----Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration on Business, Brain and Body, as well as exclusive events, courses and more, straight to your inbox. It's free! https://www.mrgaryfox.com/subscribe-1---Visit my partnersEnterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIrelandAzure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEENostra: https://bit.ly/3HHwSMo

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Timo Boldt, the visionary founder and CEO of Gousto, the UK’s leading homegrown meal-kit company. From humble beginnings hand-delivering recipe boxes and knocking on doors, to building a data-powered food business that serves millions of dinners annually, Timo shares his 13-year journey of grit, resilience, and customer obsession. He opens up about the early grind, raising capital without a single VC contact, harnessing AI to scale operations, and his mission to make healthy eating effortless. Whether you’re a startup founder, food enthusiast, or curious about building a complex, capital-intensive company, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on leadership, discipline, and creating meaningful impact. Show Notes In this episode, we cover: 🔥 How Timo went from cooking in his tiny flat to delivering millions of dinners annually 🚀 The scrappy early days—handing out flyers, door-to-door sales, hand-packing boxes 💡 Why customer obsession and continuous improvement power Gousto’s growth flywheel 📈 How Gousto uses AI in everything from logistics to recipe creation and personalisation 💰 The realities of scaling a capital-intensive food business (hundreds of millions raised) 🌱 Timo’s vision of Gousto as a future preventative healthcare platform ⚡ The underrated power of personal discipline: mindset, gratefulness, and fitness 💬 “The grass is greenest where you water it. Take care of yourself, obsess about the customer, build the best team you can—and great things will happen.” — Timo Boldt Links & Resources Gousto (now in Ireland)— Try the UK’s leading homegrown meal-kit service: https://www.gousto.co.uk/  Timo Boldt on LinkedIn — Follow Timo’s journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-boldt/  Book: Die With Zero by Bill Perkins ----- Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration on Business, Brain and Body, as well as exclusive events, courses and more, straight to your inbox. It's free! https://www.mrgaryfox.com/subscribe-1  --- Visit my partners Enterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIreland  Azure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEE  Nostra: https://bit.ly/3HHwSMo