F.ounders Conference

In October 2010, 100 of the world's leading tech company founders gathered in Dublin.

The group included the founders of YouTube, Twitter, Skype, WordPress and Bebo. Over the three days the group connected with each other and took part in discussion on a range of issues. The annual, invite only gathering, is known as F.ounders

Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority was delighted to be asked to help enable the success of this unique event.

Founders on F.ounders

The founders on what made the F.ounders conference unique. A “thriving thread of
entrepreneurship” as described by Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter.

Individual founders talk to us over the three-day event. See the full list of participant interviews.

Founders on the Future

The founders on the future and how the recession is creating more opportunity.

Founders on Ireland

Founders on the opportunities available in Ireland.

Feeding the Founders

Fáilte Ireland hosted a gala dinner for the founders at the headquarters of the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Iveagh House, showcasing iconic Irish food and demonstrating Fáilte Ireland’s commitment to training service staff within the tourism industry to the highest standards.

Founders on Startups

Founders give advice on starting out, advising not to be afraid of failure and learning from mistakes.

Dylan Collins talks about the myths of the startup culture, Steffan Wicker advises on not giving up as there will always be solutions.

Founders in the Media

Highlights of the Founders event showcased in the media.

Founders in Dublin

The founders talking about the experiences they had while atteding the three-day event.

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Founders was a unique and very special event that Failte Ireland was delighted to work on. If you would like us to help you plan a great conference or event in Ireland, please get in touch.