Tangent Experts

At Tangent, Trinity's Ideas Workspace, we want to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs; and for up-and-coming entrepreneurs, we understand that the right guidance can be priceless. That’s why we have created Tangent Experts, a panel of experienced innovation and entrepreneurship professionals who are available to support student founders and help them begin their entrepreneurial careers. Available exclusively for Trinity students and their start-ups, our experts are ready to empower and inspire, ensuring our students can advance their ideas thanks to real-world industry insights.

Arrange a meeting with Tangent’s Entrepreneurship Team, who will introduce you to a Tangent expert that suits your needs. Book in with our Experts here.

Aisling Byrne

Aisling Byrne

Expert in Tech for Good

Aisling is the founder and CEO of Nuw, the social network to swap preloved fashion. She graduated

Alison Crawford

Alison Crawford

Expert in Investor Readiness

Alison joined Atlantic Bridge in 2017 where she works on sourcing, evaluating and executing inves

David Scanlon

David Scanlon

Expert in Investor Readiness

David has been involved with digital technology and start-ups throughout his career. David spent

David Tighe

David Tighe

Expert in Fintech

Dave has spent 18 years in Retail Banking in Ireland after graduating from Trinity College and jo

Gríana O'Kelly

Expert in Incorporation and Business Planning

Gríana O’Kelly advises Irish and international clients across many sectors on a broad range of co

Jason Bradshaw

Jason Bradshaw

Expert in Incorporation and Business Planning

Jason is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, having qualified in 2002 and completed a Management study

Machaela O'Leary

Expert in Startup Community

Machaela is a community builder, her strengths are in storytelling and bringing new opportunities

Niall Murphy

Expert in Branding

Niall Murphy is an advertising creative. The way he explains this to his mammy is that he writes

Shane Kerins

Expert in Tax

Shane is a Senior Tax Manager in PwC Dublin, with a focus on providing tax consulting advice to p