DC Cahalane

DC Cahalane is a dedicated startup ecosystem builder with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience. He has founded four companies, including the Republic of Work innovation hub and the AI agents startup Alludium. He actively supports startups through his investment roles at Sure Valley Ventures, Momntum, Captur, and Jentic, and has personally mentored over 1,000 startups globally. dc+2

He is a recognized expert in AI, venture capital, and go-to-market strategies, frequently speaking at conferences like the AI Summit London and contributing to podcasts. His upcoming book, 'We're Doing This Wrong,' further solidifies his thought leadership in optimizing startup support infrastructure. weredoingthiswrong+2

Cahalane plays a significant advisory role in Irish government policy, being appointed to the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum and the SME Growth and Entrepreneurship Taskforce. He is also a founding council member of Scale Ireland, advocating for innovation-driven enterprises. dc+1