Smarter startup skills

Three experienced hands in early-stage businesses share the lessons they’ve learned and the pitfalls to avoid

Bobby Healy, who was CarTrawler’s chief technology officer and is a founder of Manna: ‘I’ve seen good businesses with a certain amount of traction implode because they couldn’t raise funds.’ Picture: Andrew Downes

The closure of the Digital Hub back in April was bad news for the 31 companies that had to find a new home. But it was reassuring to know there is a surplus of co-working facilities in the Dublin area – the reason the Department of Communications gave for closing the Hub – which means affordable office space is one fewer obstacle for Ireland’s start-up community. This is just as well, because there are plenty ...