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Founder Office Hours

Our mission is to support all technology startups across Northern Ireland, and support founders building leading tech businesses.

✅ Get practical support from experienced entrepreneurs and operators

✅ Get help taking your next steps, building momentum toward product-market fit and growth

✅ Connect with a founder-focused team that understands the journey & learn more about the Founder Labs programme

As part of this process, you can book a call with a member of the Founder Labs team. Each team member brings deep, hands-on experience across the early startup journey:

• Orla Lynch – Specialises in operations and fundraising strategy, with a strong track record helping founders secure early investment and build scalable operational foundations.

• Gary Davidson – Brings expertise in business development and investor readiness, supporting founders as the dot connector, so if you need a connection, please reach out!.
• Chris Wilson – Focuses on operations and startup ecosystem, with a particular interest in connecting founders to the right people, resources, and opportunities.
• Paul Smith – Helps founders go from idea to first traction, including ideation, prototyping, and securing those all-important first 10 customers.

Choose the team member who best matches your current focus, and arrange a short online chat to explore how we can support you further.

What is your name?

What is your email address?

Startup name?

Can you share a brief description of your startup idea?

How many founders?

What industry or sector is your business in?

What stage is your startup currently at?

What are you seeking from this meeting?

Choose a team member you want to speak to