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

The Founders’ Table Dublin: Hugh O’Neill & Derek Reilly

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 O’Neill

Lead Account Director, LinkedIn

Hugh is an experienced B2B sales professional with more than 14 years working in high-growth sales.

Since joining LinkedIn in 2016, he has worked with finance and technology clients to help marketers use LinkedIn’s network, data, and advertising solutions to generate pipeline, acquire customers, and grow revenue.

Hugh brings a front-line perspective on B2B sales, LinkedIn advertising, customer relationships, high-growth teams, and how AI can support better marketing without removing the human element.

Derek Reilly

Mr EV Ireland

Content & PR Director, Nevo.ie

Derek is Ireland’s first dedicated electric vehicle reviewer and the creator of EV Review Ireland.

He began writing about electric vehicles in 2019 before launching his YouTube channel and becoming a recognised voice within Ireland’s rapidly growing EV sector.

Today, Derek is Content and PR Director at Nevo.ie, where he continues to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of electric vehicles across Ireland.

Derek brings a brilliant business story about recognising change early, building authority in a specialist market, and using content, trust and personality to grow an audience.

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 3 September 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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