Propelor recently partnered with CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for AI, to deliver a High-Impact AI Masterclass. Designed specifically to support high-potential startup founders, it prioritized validating ideas, reducing risk, and accelerating growth.
The event brought together ambitious founders from across the region for a practical, insight-led session. The speakers focused on applying emerging technologies and best practices to early-stage business development.
This masterclass featured expert contributions from four industry leaders. Laura Plunkett and Ramy Ebeid from CeADAR delivered a hands-on session demonstrating how startups can use AI tools to analyse markets and competitors. They showed how to build customer personas, and test demand before committing significant resources thus highlighting how AI can help founders make faster, more informed decisions while reducing early-stage development costs.
Jacqueline Kehoe of EDIH provided a practical overview of cybersecurity for startups. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience across the software development lifecycle and multiple industry sectors, Jacqueline outlined key cybersecurity risks facing early-stage companies. She shared straightforward, actionable steps founders can take to build resilience as their businesses grow.
The event finished with a fireside chat with Dinesh Lalvani, co-founder and CEO of Euryka AI. With over 25 years’ experience building digital products internationally, Dinesh shared insights on scaling AI-driven products, navigating technology complexity, and building sustainable innovation-focused companies.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A. Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers and explore how these insights could be applied to their own startups.
Events like this form part of Propelor’s ongoing commitment to supporting high-potential startups across the region. We provide access to expert knowledge, practical tools, and peer learning opportunities. So, keep an eye on our social media to stay up to date on upcoming events.
