Eoghan O'flaherty
About Eoghan O'flaherty
Eoghan O'Flaherty is a Senior Innovation Associate currently working at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, Ireland. He has a background in political science and geography from Trinity College Dublin and has held various roles in innovation and consulting across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Dogpatch Labs
Eoghan O'Flaherty serves as a Senior Innovation Associate at Dogpatch Labs, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. His responsibilities include collaborating with startups to develop innovative solutions and strategies that enhance their business models.
Previous Experience at ASIF Ventures
Before joining Dogpatch Labs, O'Flaherty worked at ASIF Ventures as a Pitch Coordinator from 2020 to 2021 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this capacity, he coordinated pitch sessions, assisting startups in effectively presenting their business ideas to potential investors.
Career at Zapp
O'Flaherty held multiple roles at Zapp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. He worked as a Venture Development Associate for seven months in 2021, followed by a year as an Expansion Associate from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, he transitioned to the role of New Initiatives Business Analyst Associate, where he contributed for 11 months. His work involved analyzing new business opportunities and supporting the company's growth initiatives.
Educational Background
Eoghan O'Flaherty earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Geography from Trinity College Dublin, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He achieved a II.1 (68%) classification in his degree. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science - MSc in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of Amsterdam between 2019 and 2021.
Consulting and Research Experience
O'Flaherty has a solid background in consulting and research. He worked as a Consultant for the Irish Student Consulting Group (ISCG) from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he gained experience as a Research Assistant at Benefacts from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to research initiatives for a non-profit startup website. His expertise includes financial modeling and due diligence.