Conor McCarthy

Guided emerging Web3 businesses through critical development stages, leveraging expertise in blockchain and decentralized technologies.

Provided strategic mentorship to startup founders, helping them overcome operational challenges and achieve growth milestones.

Contributed to the vibrant startup ecosystem by fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.

Mentored the first-ever cohort of Web3 businesses within the prestigious Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator, fostering innovation.

Provided strategic guidance and industry insights to early-stage Web3 companies, accelerating their development and market readiness.

Supported founders in refining their business models, navigating technical challenges, and preparing for successful investor pitches.

Hosted 'The First 10 Podcast,' featuring interviews with business builders on their initial customer acquisition journeys and early business growth.

Shared actionable insights and lessons learned from entrepreneurs, helping listeners avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their own ventures.

Built a platform for knowledge exchange, amplifying stories of successful business launches and strategic pivots, fostering a community of learners.

Coached thousands of students in Seth Godin’s altMBA and Akimbo Workshops, fostering leadership, marketing, and business development skills.

Designed and developed engaging workshops focused on creating significant impact, empowering participants to drive meaningful change.

Mentored participants on critical skills including storytelling, bootstrapping businesses, effective copywriting, and comprehensive marketing engagement.

Contributed to a world-renowned platform, enhancing the learning experience and practical application for diverse professionals globally.

Secured multi-million Euro sponsorships, generating over €10 million in publicity value for the festival annually.

Grew the event into a nationwide brand, attracting an annual audience exceeding 250,000 people and becoming a beloved Irish festival calendar highlight.

Executed high-impact publicity stunts, achieving multiple Guinness World Records and widespread national and international media coverage.

Managed all aspects from concept to execution, demonstrating exceptional leadership in large-scale event management, brand development, and complex stakeholder engagement.

Drove strategic business development initiatives, contributing to the expansion of product and service offerings and market reach.

Provided expert AI advisory, guiding the integration of advanced AI solutions into client projects and internal processes for enhanced efficiency.

Collaborated cross-functionally to identify emerging market opportunities and align product development with evolving client needs and technological trends.

Devised and implemented a new business and marketing strategy, successfully elevating UX Institute's global presence and market position.

Positioned the organization as the premier global resource for senior UX Leaders, significantly enhancing brand recognition and industry authority.

Orchestrated strategic initiatives to expand educational offerings and deepen engagement with a global audience of UX professionals.

Co-founded and scaled Subscription Club, providing a robust eCommerce platform for enhanced customer relationship management.

Enabled businesses to digitally deepen customer relationships through beautifully branded subscription services, fostering loyalty and recurring revenue.

Managed product development and strategic partnerships to deliver a seamless and effective solution for diverse client needs, driving user adoption.

Coached a select group of tech founders 1-1, guiding them through critical growth phases and leadership development.

Empowered founders to level up their leadership skills, facilitating strategic decision-making and sustainable business expansion.

Supported entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges and capitalizing on opportunities, contributing to their business maturity and success metrics.

Advised a variety of SMBs on business strategy, creativity, and marketing, driving improved operational efficiency and market positioning.

Guided clients in goal setting and product management, resulting in enhanced customer engagement and market relevance.

Facilitated key customer conversations to uncover actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making for sustainable business growth.

Led the development of a web-based enterprise-level software system, ensuring robust functionality and scalability for critical operations.

Executed comprehensive server-side programming in Java and front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, delivering a full-stack solution.

Expanded role to include staff training and marketing, effectively onboarding new team members and promoting software adoption to external industries.

Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from initial remit and design to deployment and post-launch support, enhancing system performance.