An experienced team from across the island
Our team consists of experienced individuals who are passionate about fostering a thriving angel investment ecosystem
A Connected, All Island Team
HBAN is delivered by the central management team based in Dogpatch Labs and supported regionally by HBAN leads across 5 hubs. This team is supported by strong shared services covering data, technology, marketing, finance, HR and events.
Deeply Embedded in Local Ecosystems
The HBAN team has deep connections to their startup and angel ecosystems. These hubs provide key focal points for collaboration between HBAN, startups and angel investors.
HBAN Leads & Team
HBAN Deal Leads are highly networked across the startup ecosystem, from accelerators and universities to VCs and incubators — ensuring HBAN members have access to a curated, premium deal flow.
Niamh Sterling
HBAN All-Island Director
Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin
Mark Farrelly
HBAN Associate Director
Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin
Gary Davidson
Based in Ormeau Baths, Belfast
HBAN Lead (North)
Eshna Gogia
Based in Republic of Work, Cork
HBAN Lead (South-East)
John Brennan
HBAN Lead (West)
Based in Platform 94, Galway
Katherine Small
Based in Galway
HBAN Lead (West)
Madison Roche
Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin
HBAN Programme Coordinator
Antony Masepa
Based in RDI Hub, Kerry
HBAN Lead (South-West)
Ciaran Kelly
Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin
HBAN Operations Manager
Hub CEOs
The CEO each hub is actively involved in the success of HBAN
Mary Rodgers
CEO, Portershed
Based in Portershed, Galway
Frank Brennan
CEO, Republic of Work
Based in Republic of Work, Cork
Jon Bradford
Based in Ormeau Labs, Belfast
CEO, Ormeau Labs
Patrick Walsh
Based in Dogpatch Labs, Dublin
CEO, Dogpatch Labs
Operated by An All-Island Network of Hubs
The team is supported by a 35+ strong shared services team across the hub spanning data, technology, marketing, finance, HR and events. Our facilities include hotdesking, broadcast studios, event spaces, podcast studios which are available to angels and startups participating in HBAN.
Dublin
Belfast
Galway
Kerry
Cork