Emma Meehan

Emma Meehan is a driven entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and CTO of KinetikIQ (also known as Precision Sports Technology), a High Potential Startup backed by Enterprise Ireland. She founded the company in 2021, leveraging her background in software engineering and her passion for sports, particularly Olympic weightlifting, to develop innovative solutions for movement analysis. KinetikIQ utilizes AI, computer vision, and LiDAR technology in iOS devices to provide real-time, highly accurate feedback on exercise techniques, aiming to reduce injuries and optimize performance for elite athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts. kinetikiq+6

With a strong technical foundation, Emma Meehan graduated with First Class Honours in Computer Science and Information Technology from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Her engineering career includes almost four years as a Software Engineer at Cisco, where she specialized in highly-distributed back-end software and microservices for Webex, applying DevOps methodologies. This robust technical expertise is directly applied in her role as CTO, leading the development of KinetikIQ's advanced technology. kinetikiq+4

Emma combines her technical prowess with deep domain expertise in fitness and sports. She is a qualified personal trainer and a competitive Olympic weightlifter, which directly informed the genesis of KinetikIQ. Her personal experience of needing better exercise technique feedback led her to develop a solution that assists sports physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and athletes in optimizing performance and preventing injuries. kinetikiq+4

Emma's leadership and innovative approach have garnered significant recognition for KinetikIQ, including being named 'Best New Sports Business of the Year' at the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards and winning the KPMG Global Tech Innovator Ireland final, leading to her representing Ireland in the global competition. The company is actively expanding, working with Premier League clubs, and NBA and NFL teams, with plans to raise a seed round for further US expansion and future entry into digital healthcare and consumer fitness markets. siliconrepublic+2