Digital Business Ireland launches mentoring initiative

Initiative seeks digital start-ups to apply for one-to-one mentoring sessions with Trinity Business School’s Graham Merriman

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Ashley McDonnell, Digital Business Ireland

Digital Business Ireland has launched of its 2023 Digital Mentoring Initiative, which will see digital start-ups vie for five complimentary one-to-one mentoring sessions with Trinity Business School’s, Graham Merriman.

Along with being an esteemed lecturer, Merriman has worked with many of the world’s top e-commerce brands, and is passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of eCommerce innovators and professionals.

Applications for the initiative are now open to all start-ups that have been in operation for less than two years. The initiative invites applications from individuals working across digital, e-commerce and technology, who are on the cusp of taking the next step in their careers or business. One applicant will be selected, and will receive five 90-minute one-to-one mentoring sessions with Merriman, which will last over a period of three months.

Ashley McDonnell, Chairperson of Digital Business Ireland (pictured) said: “We are delighted to launch DBI’s 2023 Digital Mentoring Initiative, which will offer professionals in the digital sector an opportunity to take their businesses and careers to the next level, with the help of leading eCommerce expert Graham Merriman. Graham’s expertise and vast knowledge makes him a valuable mentor, which will be of enormous benefit to the chosen mentee.

“At Digital Business Ireland, we are very committed to helping start-ups reach their full potential through our range of initiatives, and we very much look forward to receiving applications from our community of over 8,500 members.”

The 2023 iteration of Digital Business Ireland’s mentoring initiative builds on the success of the organisation’s female mentoring initiatives in previous years. Since its establishment in 2019, Digital Business Ireland has worked to provide learning, insights, advice and networking opportunities for professionals working across the digital, ecommerce and technology sectors. The representative body also works in tandem with its 8,500 strong membership to offer support and advocacy through various initiatives, including its reports and e-books.

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