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The Entrepreneur Experiment

Discover how world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers master success in business, body, and brain. Every week, I sit down with extraordinary people to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds. Together, we’ll discover the habits, systems, and experiments they use to create their unique formulas for success. Join me as you learn how to build like a founder, train like an athlete, and think like an

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01:24:24

EE 409 - From Teacher to Airline Tycoon: The Story of...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/03/27

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Pádraig Ó Céidigh, a name synonymous with Irish entrepreneurship and business leadership. Best known for founding and scaling Aer Arann, one of Ireland’s leading regional airlines, Pádraig shares his journey from humble beginnings to building an airline—despite having no aviation experience. He reveals the key moments that defined his career: remortgaging his house to buy an airline, negotiating with Aer Lingus, securing

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01:30:12

EE 408 - How I Built a $15M Media Empire in the...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV. With a background in media and advertising since 2006, Richard worked at agencies in Ireland, England, and the UAE before building a regional social media department at Mindshare MENA and later becoming Managing Director of a creative technology start-up. In 2015, he

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01:26:25

EE 407 - The Gym Equipment Empire Used by 75% of...

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2025/03/13

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Greg Bradley, founder of BLK BOX, one of the leading gym equipment manufacturers in Europe. Greg shares his journey from bootstrapping a startup with no engineering background to building a business that supplies some of the world’s top sports teams—including Irish Rugby and 75% of the Premier League clubs. Greg opens up about the challenges of scaling a manufacturing business, the rollercoaster ride of COVID-19, and why he

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01:06:12

EE 406 - From Idea to Impact: The Courage to Start...

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2025/03/06

The Entrepreneur Experiment Live Special with The Local Enterprise Offices: Lessons from Ireland’s Top Founders. To celebrate Local Enterprise Week, we sit down with Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Crisps and Noreen Hackett of Advanced Cosmetics to uncover the real stories behind building globally recognised brands from Ireland. Tom shares how his family farm transformed from market gardening to a premium snack brand sold in over 20 countries, including on international airlines. Noreen reveals how she went

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01:55:00

EE 405 - From 0 to 300 Million Users: The Growth...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Sean Blanchfield, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Demonware, PageFair, and Jentic, to unpack his journey from student entrepreneur to scaling and selling tech companies. Sean shares candid insights into the early days of launching startups in Ireland, how Demonware became a critical player in multiplayer gaming, and the bold pivots that led to success. He also dives into his later ventures, PageFair, which tackled ad

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01:11:05

EE 404 - From €10K Investment to Multimillion-Euro...

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2025/02/20

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Aimee Connolly, the powerhouse founder behind Sculpted by Aimee. From working on makeup counters at 16 to building one of Ireland’s most successful beauty brands, Aimee shares her incredible journey of bootstrapping her way to the top. She reveals the bold steps she took—cold emailing manufacturers, self-funding her first product launch, and scaling from a solo founder to leading an international beauty empire. If you're an

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01:26:45

We Raised $54 million & Here’s What We Learned - The...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/02/13

Two of our all-time favourite guests return to the pod to announce their $36 million fundraising round! In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Dan Hobbs & Ciarán O’Mara, the co-founders of Protex AI, a startup using computer vision to prevent workplace accidents before they happen. They first appeared on the podcast in 2023 after raising $18M. One year later, per Gary’s prediction about how their 2024 would go, they’ve just closed a $36M Series B, expanded from 4 to

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01:35:16

EE 402 - The 2025 Wealth Playbook: How to Get Rich &...

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2025/02/06

Sahil Bloom went from private equity investor to one of the most influential creators and investors in the world—without a plan. In this episode, he shares his founder formula for success, why money isn’t the answer, and the hidden struggles behind entrepreneurship. We discuss defining your own version of wealth, battling imposter syndrome, and the power of taking action over planning. If you’re searching for clarity in business, body, and brain—this one’s for you. Show Notes In this episode, we

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01:34:37

EE 401 - Brewing Success: Colin Harmon's Journey from...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, we sit down with Colin Harmon, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Ireland’s coffee culture. From starting as a barista to building 3fe, one of Ireland's most respected coffee brands, Colin shares his journey of entrepreneurship, branding, and the shifting landscape of social spaces. We explore: Why traditional social spaces like banks, pubs, and churches are declining The power of community in business How Colin built 3fe from a single café to an industry leader The business

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01:03:40

EP 400 - Ask Me Anything - AMA episode with Gary

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/01/23

With 400 episodes under my belt, I'm turning the mic on myself to share the origins of this passion project that started as a side experiment and grew into a full-fledged business. This is an AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode where I answer all the questions you sent in over the last few weeks. How does the pod make money? What do I look for in a guest? Discover the pivot from property management to podcasting and the invaluable lessons learned along this unpredictable entrepreneurial path. From the

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01:28:56

EE 399 - The Formula for Scaling a Premium Brand with...

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2025/01/16

Join Gary as we sit down with Mary Sadlier, the powerhouse behind Coole Swan, the premium Irish cream brand taking the world by storm. From navigating challenges to owning 3% of the U.S. market, Mary shares her journey of resilience, innovation, and growth. In this episode, you'll discover: How Mary overcame setbacks to scale Coole Swan globally. The art of balancing quality and profitability in a competitive market. The entrepreneurial mindset that turns challenges into opportunities. Lessons in

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01:25:48

EE 398 - Think Like a Founder: Brain Mastery Special...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2025/01/09

In this brain special of The Entrepreneur Experiment, we dive deep into the world of mental mastery with renowned brain hacker Keith Barry. Known for his groundbreaking work in hacking the human mind, Keith helps individuals and corporations achieve sustainable, meaningful change at a neurological level. In this episode, Keith shares: The art and science of hacking your own brain to unlock peak mental performance. Strategies to overcome mental barriers and build resilience. The surprising ways the

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01:04:29

EE 397 - 2025 Founders’ Forecast: Nadia Adan &...

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2024/12/19

Welcome to the final podcast of 2024. In this special episode recorded live at the first-ever guests reunion in Dublin, I sit down with two of my most popular guests, Nadia Adan and Michael Corcoran. We look back on the highs and lows of 2024 sharing the lessons, wins and learnings from the year. With over 70 founders in the audience, we also delved into the trends and predictions that will shape the next 12 months. Shot live with a studio audience at Baseline in Dublin City. --- Thanks to my

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01:53:53

EE 396 - Behind the Scenes of Building a Unicorn with...

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2024/12/12

What does it take to create a unicorn startup? Jack Pierse, co-founder of Wayflyer, and now co-founder of HappyStack joins us to discuss the thrilling journey of building one of the most successful startups in recent years. From securing millions in funding to scaling operations across the globe, Jack shares invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial highs and lows, including the pivotal moments that shaped Wayflyer’s meteoric rise. Jack opens up about his life before and after Wayflyer, including

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01:46:25

EE 395 - Ireland’s Best-Kept Entrepreneurial Secret -...

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2024/12/05

Imagine selling your startup for $18 million in less than a year—only to watch it vanish into thin air when the dot-com bubble burst. Sounds like a wild ride? That’s just the beginning of John Dennehy’s incredible journey. John is one of Ireland’s most successful (and underrated) serial founders. He’s the only entrepreneur I know who’s managed to sell the same company twice. Yes, twice! In this episode, John shares how his journey went from massive wins to gut-wrenching losses—and back again. In

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EE 394 - Mentor Moment - James Whelton - Find Joy in...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2024/12/03

Every great founder needs a mentor. That is why every single week, I bring you a new one. In this Mentor Moment, James Whelton dives into the importance of finding joy in the process over just chasing outcomes. He shares a key insight: if you're spending 90% of your time on the journey, it only makes sense to enjoy it. James reflects on his own experiences and how this mindset shaped his approach to work and success. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on aligning passion

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02:03:19

EE 392 - The Disruptive World of Dylan Collins - The...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2024/11/28

What does it take to build the backbone of one of the biggest gaming franchises in history and revolutionize digital safety for kids? In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Dylan Collins, the mastermind behind Demonware and SuperAwesome. Dylan shares the story of creating Demonware, the tech infrastructure that powers the online experience for games like Call of Duty, before selling it to Activision Blizzard in a landmark deal. But his journey didn’t stop there

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EE 391 - Mentor Moment - Ray Nolan - Don't look to...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2024/11/24

Today's mentor is serial founder & investor, Ray Nolan. Ray built and sold Hostelworld for one of Ireland's biggest tech sales at the time for $500 million. He gives us a brutally honest assessment of the entrepreneur ecosystem in Ireland and the faults in the political support or lack of it. If you want to listen to the full episode with Ray, go back to episode 304. --- Thanks to my season title partner Local Enterprise Office: https://bit.ly/leodigital21 Find out more about digitalisation for

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01:05:33

EE 390 - €0 to €100 Million: How Phillip McGlade...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2024/11/21

In this episode, I sit down with Phillip McGlade, the CEO of Therapie Clinics, to uncover the secrets behind building Europe’s largest aesthetics chain—a business turning over €100 million annually. With 77 clinics across the globe, Therapie has become a household name in beauty and wellness. But Phillip isn’t stopping there; he’s now expanding into fertility clinics, tackling deeply personal and impactful challenges. We dive into the mindset that fueled 14 years of relentless growth, the sacrifices

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01:20:06

EE 389 - Why Most Restaurants Fail – Conor Sheridan’s...

The Entrepreneur Experiment ·

2024/11/14

In this episode, Gary sits down with Conor Sheridan, the mastermind behind Mad Egg & Nory, to dive into the nitty-gritty of the restaurant world and how he's shaking things up. This is the second time Conor has been on the pod and we catch up on a whirlwind few years for Conor as he raised $25 million to build Nory, the operating system for restaurants. Conor is building the ultimate operating system for restaurants to help them thrive, not just survive. We chat about why so many restaurants

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