I'm the founder & Exec Chairman @LearningPool. For me its about being an entrepreneur in a high tech world and making organisations better.. & online learning!

Derry, Northern Ireland
Joined January 2009
Day so far’s been spent with the very best AND the very worst of startups!
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Looking forward to seeing you this week Gaz and getting your advice. We think the potential is huge and no doubt you’ll bring a bagful of ideas… there’ll be craic too! @loumcelvaney
Brilliant opportunity coming up in Moville Two brilliant people, Louise and Paul, are bringing something really special to life in a beautiful building , and they’re backing it properly. It’s going to be a gorgeous restaurant, and I’ll be heading up next week to lend a hand They’ve been very good to me, and I’m genuinely looking forward to helping them get this one off the ground. instagram.com/reel/DPV21cwiq…
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Paul McElvaney retweeted
Brilliant opportunity coming up in Moville Two brilliant people, Louise and Paul, are bringing something really special to life in a beautiful building , and they’re backing it properly. It’s going to be a gorgeous restaurant, and I’ll be heading up next week to lend a hand They’ve been very good to me, and I’m genuinely looking forward to helping them get this one off the ground. instagram.com/reel/DPV21cwiq…
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Interesting insight
Most founders assume more 1:1s equals more alignment. In reality, they're destroying teams from the inside. I've watched this pattern kill leadership teams. Here's why (and what to do instead):
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This is an unbelievably bad decision. Tech entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland have watched enviously the progress made by NDRC. Ridiculous to even contemplate closing it down.
The closure of NDRC in 2025 threatens Ireland's startup future. As founders, we've drafted an open letter opposing this decision. Join us in calling for its reversal by signing here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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At an awards dinner with a load of builders. Starter was goats cheese… literally never seen anything go down as badly. I had 3 portions.
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First MSTeams call in a while. Jesus its still awful. I started the 'join process' 5 mins before.. still late to the meeting
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And…. Weekend…
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I fight with my kids every day of the winter to wear a coat. They always ignore me. Today… coats * 3. #iblametheirmother
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Nice touch from ⁦@UlsterUni⁩. We’re learning how competitive it is for universities and confusing it is for teenage decision makers in our house. Every little helps!
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An exciting start to 2024 for @LearningPool as we welcome OnScreen, a Digital Adoption Platform provider that simplifies how people interact with technology. Looking forward to working with Marc, David and the team.
We're thrilled to announce the acquisition of OnScreen, a Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) company. The company’s flagship product, OnScreen, will join our enterprise portfolio to bring market-leading DAP functionality to our customers. 👉 hubs.ly/Q02g6t750
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Seems like a major change in policy from @easyJet at @belfastairport. No speedy boarding? we’re charging you for ‘something. Oh, and the gate is open for 12 mins. Too late…too bad. Regardless of how old you are or how many kids you’re travelling with. Shame.
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Only in Derry would these be called ‘gravy rings’. To be clear… there is no gravy present. Only nutrients and goodness. Clearly.
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Working on the hoof today. View is class but the owner quite rightly put me in the ‘quiet corner’… think it’s like the naughty step for loud grown ups.
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Reminded today that when someone tells you they’ve been a CEO for 25 years it probably means that they are really shit at it.
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To be fair. US pre clearance at Dublin airport is a joy. Good start to an exciting (if brief) trip!
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Amazing couple of days with the team @MichaelsCoDub loads to learn, lots of laughs and a couple of pints here and there. Certainly not a cookery course… more a chance to reaffirm what’s great in life with fantastic people. Oh… and I cooked a lobster! Thanks guys!
Final part of Paul’s experience with us Doing the service and serving his own special we worked on today Venus Clams, Cockles & Mussels in a Zappy Coriander, Mint, Chilli Number SERVICE 🛎️
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Final part of Paul’s experience with us Doing the service and serving his own special we worked on today Venus Clams, Cockles & Mussels in a Zappy Coriander, Mint, Chilli Number SERVICE 🛎️
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