Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist

I used to hang out at the OpenCoffee gatherings in London when they first started. It was, and still is, a great way to meet new people whilst strengthening current relationships. I mainly attended to hook up with people I already know whilst providing advice to budding entrepreneurs who asked for advice regarding their business models and route to market.

One of my fond memories of OpenCoffee London includes advising an entrepreneur to dump the idea of launching a dating Web site where friends meet up, rather than individuals (confused? so was I). I noticed he was on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den a couple of months ago and they told him to do the same thing. I’m not sure why I no longer go, perhaps I’ll pop along again soon.

Anyway, I’m currently in Dublin so it would be rude not to have a coffee with the Irish folk. Aido and I will pop along to OpenCoffee Dublin tomorrow. It’s held at the lovely Morrison Hotel at 9am on January 31st.

I’d especially like to see some investors, journalists and Enterprise Ireland people who haven’t been to one of these before, so they can learn more about the startup scene in Dublin. You don’t have to be a techie or Internet focused, anyone can pop their head in the door.

Are you going?