The people who make the room
worth showing up to.

Martin founded The Growth Company to help B2B businesses grow through marketing strategy, positioning, sales enablement and practical business development across Ireland and the UK.

He founded The Growth Network to create rooms where founders, owners and leaders meet, build relationships and turn honest conversations into real opportunities.

Gareth founded Adapt365 to help SMEs reduce costs, improve customer experience and strengthen employee engagement. He works with owners and leadership teams who want steady, measurable improvement.

Drawing on over twenty years in financial services, Lean methodologies and growth strategy, he supports organisations through consultancy, training and coaching that turns plans into progress.

Aaron helps forward thinking manufacturing and service organisations improve their processes, digital capabilities, data and strategy. He works alongside leadership teams as a practical execution partner.

He supports teams in streamlining operations, unlocking data potential and delivering digital strategies that create clearer decisions, stronger outcomes and lasting business improvement.

Sorcha is a Corporate Solicitor in Northern Ireland, advising clients across the full lifecycle of corporate transactions, including strategic mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and restructurings.

She helps founders, owners and boards navigate complex deals with clarity and calm, and is always keen to connect, share ideas and chat about life in the profession.

Thomas is an experienced accountant and owner of Briody and Co Chartered Accountants in Dundalk. He supports business owners with tax preparation, business planning, accounting, partnership taxation and tax accounting.

A Chartered Accountants Ireland graduate and strong business development professional, Thomas brings clear, practical financial insight to founders and family businesses across the north east.

Ruairi founded Funk Soul Media, a video first content studio helping brands grow through eye catching, engaging and expertly produced content that gets attention and holds it.

With a strong social mindset, he creates effective, emotive work that connects audiences across social, web, events and TV, giving founders and marketers content that actually performs.

Aisling founded Ash Admin Services to support businesses with HR, recruitment compliance and back office operations that keep growing teams organised and audit ready.

With over five years across government, education and corporate recruitment, she helps owners and managers reduce admin, stay compliant and free up time to focus on real growth.

David is an experienced financial planner, business owner and exit planning consultant with over 30 years in the profession, and has previously built and sold his own business.

He now helps owners prepare for exits that are financially sound, personally fulfilling and true to their values, giving founders clarity long before they sit down at the deal table.

Jonny helps businesses make better use of technology, AI and software to improve how they work, communicate and grow, without the noise or the hype.

Through Yarn Digital, he supports organisations with practical digital strategy, automation and AI search optimisation, keeping them visible, efficient and ready for however search and buying behaviour evolves.

Jon leads Proactive Accounting Services Ltd, supporting clients across the UK and the Republic of Ireland through strong, consistent communication and a genuinely proactive approach to their numbers.

His team specialises in tax planning, outsourcing and management accounting, with deep expertise across the creative industries, R&D, start up funding and specialist accountancy work for growing businesses.

Gráinne helps businesses spend less time on admin by automating spreadsheets, dashboards and repetitive tasks using formulas, charts, VBA and Google Apps Script.

She also provides bookkeeping support across QuickBooks, Sage and Xero, covering invoicing, reconciliations, VAT returns, variance analysis and trial balance preparation for owners who want cleaner numbers.

Will is a clinical psychologist, consultant and entrepreneur with a strong interest in mountain biking and supporting the next generation in the sport.

Through Catalyst Consultancy, The Real Bike Lab and BHE Bike Lab Racing, he helps individuals, teams and youth programmes benefit from professional insight, steady leadership and genuine community focus.

Christian founded Pancake Studios in Belfast, a production company created to champion creative talent across the island of Ireland and give original voices a real platform.

Through compelling, character driven storytelling, he supports writers and directors and brings distinctive film and screen projects to life with purpose, craft and imagination.

Sinead founded Transcribe, an Irish owned legal transcription service supporting barristers, solicitors and legal teams across Ireland and the UK with accurate, secure work.

With over a decade of leadership experience, she has helped build a trusted, efficient service that improves in house workflows, protects client confidence and takes pressure off busy legal teams.

Tim is a communications consultant, facilitator, trainer and coach, helping organisations communicate, learn and lead with clarity and confidence.

He supports charities, social enterprises and partner organisations with strategy, campaigns, workshops, stakeholder engagement, leadership, change delivery and digital or AI confidence, so teams move forward together.

Kerrie is a Franchise Owner and Instructor at Strike Back Self Defence Newry, and Lead Strike Back Instructor for Ireland, running classes trusted by families across the region.

She teaches practical self defence to children, girls and women, building confidence, awareness, respect, discipline, teamwork and real physical capability in a warm, supportive environment.

Octavio founded Odyssey Professional Services to help small businesses clarify their positioning, understand their ideal customers and close more deals faster.

With over 20 years in marketing, he builds practical strategies, AI tools, automations and coaching frameworks that improve efficiency, sharpen sales conversations and support sustainable business growth.

Colleen is Chef and Owner of The Oliver Restaurant in Newry, a vibrant bar, restaurant and private dining venue focused on fresh local cuisine and warm hospitality.

An award winning chef, educator and Burnt Chef Project Ambassador, she has led The Oliver since 2019, earning recognition for dining excellence and looking after the people who work in the kitchen.

Gerald works with businesses that are genuinely invested in change, drawing on years of commercial experience to identify opportunities for profitability, growth and innovation.

With strengths across procurement, commercial strategy and RD&I, he helps business owners unlock value from their operations and build stronger, more resilient, more sustainable companies.

Manus founded GoClick Media, a paid advertising agency specialising in Google Ads, Meta Ads and LinkedIn Ads for owner led businesses that want real accountability on spend.

He helps SMEs grow through tailored digital advertising, giving owners stronger visibility, clearer results and more time to focus on their business rather than their marketing dashboards.

Ian Lynch is an accredited coach with a strong interest in public speaking, confidence building and personal development.

He supports people who want to communicate more clearly, build self belief and show up with greater confidence in their work, business and everyday life.

Garry founded Helios IT, providing outsourced IT support and services for Northern Ireland businesses that need a genuinely reliable technology partner.

He works with professional service firms including accountants, architects, solicitors, surveyors and engineering consultants, while supporting and advising a 2,200 strong user base built steadily over 17 years.

Karen founded Beyond the Branding, helping SMEs raise brand awareness and grow through practical digital marketing support that owners can actually use.

With over a decade of experience, she provides tailored help across Google Ads, SEO, social media and training, focused on visibility, engagement and measurable results for growing businesses.

Colm founded Tabulator, a web app that helps organisations manage processes, documents, training, assets, work orders and incidents in one calm, connected place.

By turning daily activity into usable data, Tabulator reduces admin, automates reminders and gives operations, HR and compliance teams clearer visibility across everything they are responsible for.

James is Head of Sales and Marketing at ISME Ireland, the trusted voice of Irish SMEs, working directly with owners and leaders who want their sector represented properly.

Through ISME, he supports advocacy for small businesses at national and European level, championing members' interests and helping strengthen Ireland's wider small business community.

Alan founded INNOSEC, which provides strategic IT, cloud and cybersecurity support for professional services firms that take their client data and continuity seriously.

He helps leadership teams align technology with business goals, building secure, scalable systems that protect data, support calm growth and keep organisations ready for whatever comes next.

Irenaeus is a pedagogical leader in Early Years Education, championing sustainability, innovation and leadership across the sector, with MA expertise and award recognition behind her work.

She supports educators, managers and owners in raising standards, building confident teams and creating high quality, future focused early years services in an evolving sector.

Niall founded Projexa Digital, a vendor neutral ERP and systems advisor for operations driven SMEs preparing significant technology investments.

He supports manufacturing, construction and distribution businesses through major ERP or operational system decisions, helping leadership teams avoid costly mistakes and choose systems that genuinely fit how they work.

Joe is the principal at McConville Financial Planning, helping clients build financial security and move forward with confidence at every stage of life.

He provides guidance across investment planning, retirement planning and protection cover, supporting individuals and business owners to take control of their financial future with clarity and trusted advice.

Ciaran is Managing Director at Arcadian IT, helping homeowners and businesses protect their premises with professional CCTV and smart security they can actually rely on.

Arcadian IT designs, installs and supports modern systems using CCTV, AI detection and mobile alerts, giving customers clearer visibility, control and real peace of mind.

Kevin founded KMD HR Solutions, supporting organisations across Ireland with strategic and operational HR that fits how each business actually works.

With 25 years across public, private and voluntary sectors, he provides practical, bespoke solutions covering recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, engagement and health and safety.

Barry is Managing Director at Surewire Electrical Services Ltd, bringing over 20 years of experience in electrical and mechanical engineering across the region.

He supports residential, commercial and industrial clients with factory maintenance, fault finding, EV chargers, smart homes, testing and project delivery, with a clear focus on safe, reliable service.

David founded Goanserve Football Assessment Centre, a social enterprise and invite only player development programme operating across Antrim and Belfast.

With UEFA licensed coaching experience, he helps young footballers bridge the gap between grassroots and professional academies through advanced coaching, showcase matches, analysis and real character development.

Deirdre is co founder of Dynacorum Change Technologies and creator of HARI insights®, helping organisations build genuine change readiness for AI transformation.

Through neuroscience backed workshops, she supports leaders and teams in developing metacognition, brain capital and human AI relational intelligence for lasting, practical change inside the business.

Chukwuemeka founded Projah, delivering Agile transformation and IT consulting for organisations across technology, banking, finance and healthcare.

With over 20 years of experience, he helps teams implement SAFe, Scrum and Kanban, driving organisational excellence, clear accountability and real world change at scale for complex programmes.

Martin founded MGP Consulting, a business consultancy focused on infrastructure projects, regeneration, business support and stakeholder engagement across the public and private sectors.

With an MBA and strong experience in strategic planning, project management and financial management, he helps organisations drive positive change and achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes on complex work.

Clive founded Clive Power Properties, providing personal real estate services across Newry, Mourne and Down for homeowners and investors who want a properly considered sale.

With extensive property experience since 1999, he helps clients sell with clear guidance, strong communication and proven strategies, aiming to achieve the best price without unnecessary stress.

Louise is a Social Worker with The Crisis Cafe, providing youth mental health support in Northern Ireland for young people who need somewhere to turn.

Through drop in cafes, wellbeing workshops, creative sessions and community support, she and the team offer a warm, non clinical space that helps young people feel heard and steadier.

Richard works with Simple Business Telecoms, a small, agile telecommunications provider helping businesses find the right mobile solutions at the right price.

He offers simple, impartial and honest advice, supporting owners and teams in streamlining telecoms, reducing hassle and staying properly connected without paying for things they do not actually need.

Monika founded E-MO Nails, a professional nail products and training brand established in 2017, working with salons and technicians across Ireland and beyond.

With over 15 years as a nail technician and educator, she supplies quality European made products, tools and ABT accredited training to support professional nail salons in raising their standards.

Grace founded Workforce Wellness, an award winning corporate wellbeing consultancy helping organisations improve health, engagement and performance in a way that shows up in real results.

With over a decade of experience and 5,000 lives transformed, she delivers evidence based workplace wellbeing programmes across Ireland and the UK, built for measurable, lasting impact.

Niall founded Niall Smith Accountancy Services, supporting businesses with year end accounts, management accounts and practical financial insight that owners can act on.

A chartered accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller, he helps business owners better understand their numbers and make more informed, more confident decisions about the road ahead.

Kerry founded React Clarity, supporting ambitious businesses across the UK and Ireland with consultancy, mentoring, interim management and people focused problem solving.

With over 30 years of experience, she helps organisations tackle real barriers to growth, manage change with less drama and find practical solutions that actually get done.

Tim works with Davy and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments, advising clients on long term financial planning and investment.

He is also a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Personal Finance Society, bringing serious professional credentials to individuals and business owners planning their next chapter.

Patrick founded Trade Path NI, a management consultancy supporting businesses trading goods into and out of Northern Ireland in an environment that keeps changing.

The business helps companies navigate international and cross border trade, the Windsor Framework, Trader Support Service, export processes, compliance and training with clarity and confidence.

Marie founded MCS Branding, helping HR and marketing leaders bring control and consistency to branded merchandise and uniforms across growing organisations.

Through smart MerchTech, MCS Branding reduces waste, admin overload and brand inconsistency while supporting onboarding, employee engagement and brand standards that people actually take pride in wearing.

Lyn founded Transport Compliance NI, one of Northern Ireland's leading transport compliance and training specialists, supporting operators of every size across the sector.

The business provides driver training, transport manager courses, audits and industry support, helping operators stay compliant, confident and properly prepared for the real demands of the sector.