Equipping the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with Ken Finnegan of Tangent, Trinity’s Ideas Workspace

Melanie Boylan spoke recently to Ken Finnegan the Chief Executive Officer at Tangent, which is described as Trinity’s Ideas Workspace about how Tangent has created a platform that elevates an entrepreneurs concept to a reality.  Hear about their most popular courses and plans that will make educating people between 17 to 70 a reality.

Tangent is a transformative learning environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship at all levels for Trinity, our partners, lifelong learners, and anyone brave enough to  take the first steps to turn their ideas into  impact.

Tangent is a collaborative environment for all people who are open to new possibilities.

Tangent aims to bridge the gap between the university and the wider start-up ecosystem. We collaborate with companies large and small who play an active role working with our start-ups, our students, and on our educational and training programmes.

Previously Ken was the Chief Technologist with IDA Ireland. While in IDA Ken advised and supported organisations with regards to Irelands technology skills, supports and ecosystem


About Melanie Boylan

Melanie has been a Freelance Journalist on the Irish Tech News senior team for 2 years.  Her background knowledge and interest in a diverse field has allowed for some great chats with some amazing podcast guests.

Melanie also is a Social Media Trainer, Social Media Manager, Co-Founder of The Monday Morning Marketing Podcast, Mentor and Brand Ambassador for AgoraPulse UK and Ireland.

If you would like to learn more, please visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieboylan/

Melanie Boylan

Mad about Social Media and supporting Start Ups and Small Businesses. I can train, consult and manage business owners social media platforms for their business. Writer/SMM @Irish_TechNews | #tech | #bitcoin | #Blogger |#Networking | #training | #Sponsor | #Speaker | #womensinspire | #socialmedia | #nerd

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