Twelve seats. Two outstanding guest speakers. One table built for better business connections and conversations in Dublin.

The Founders’ Table Dublin: Hugh McAlinden & Jason Cooper

Twelve seats. Two exceptional guest speakers. One table built for better business connections and conversations in Dublin.

Most networking events are built around numbers.

The Founders’ Table is built around who sits at it.

On Thursday, 3 September, The Growth Network and ISME will bring just 12 people together at the ISME Offices on Kildare Street, Dublin.

Not because we couldn’t fit more.

The format works when everyone gets an opportunity to speak, listen, and properly get to know the people sitting beside them.

You will not spend the evening fighting to be heard or collecting business cards from people you will never speak to again.

You will meet everyone at the table.

You will hear directly from two highly respected guest speakers, join the conversation, ask questions, and build relationships with people you will want to speak to again.

12 seats only. Growth Network members attend for free.

Guest Speakers

Hugh McAlinden

Master Practitioner of NLP Impact Coach

Hugh brings more than 30 years of experience across business, sales, marketing, coaching, and personal development. He is a Master Practitioner of NLP, an impact coach, the owner of MCA Communications, and co-founder of Success in Living.

Hugh’s work focuses on helping entrepreneurs and business leaders communicate with greater impact, strengthen their confidence, and create meaningful personal and commercial growth.

At The Founders’ Table, Hugh will share insights from his extensive experience and explore the importance of communication, mindset, connection, and personal impact in business.

Jason Cooper

High Performance Sales Relationship Coach

Jason brings more than 25 years of experience across commercial performance, consultative selling, leadership, and behaviour change. He works with sales directors, business leaders, and commercial teams across Ireland, the UK, and international markets, helping them align leadership, communication, and sales execution.

Jason’s work focuses on building stronger commercial relationships, improving key sales conversations, and creating more consistent and sustainable growth.

At The Founders’ Table, Jason will explore the connection between trust, behaviour, leadership, and high performance in sales.

What Makes The Founders’ Table Different?

Only 12 seats

Two quality guest speakers

Everyone gets an opportunity to contribute

No formal pitches

No awkward speed networking

Proper time for conversation

Access to business connections across Ireland and Northern Ireland

Who Should Attend?

The Founders’ Table is designed for founders, business owners, senior leaders, and people responsible for growth, sales, marketing, or partnerships. It is for people who value the quality of the conversation more than HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ATTENDING.

Event Details

Thursday 1 October 2026

6:00 PM

ISME Offices

Kildare Street, Dublin

Tickets

Growth Network members attend for free as part of their membership.

A limited number of non-member tickets are also available.

Only 12 seats are available.

When they are gone, this table is full.

Please only reserve a place if you genuinely intend to attend. Every seat matters.

About The Growth Network

The Growth Network is a trusted cross-border business community connecting founders, business owners, and senior leaders across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

We create opportunities for better conversations, valuable introductions, and relationships that continue beyond the event.

Twelve seats. One table. Better business conversations.

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