Ladies Who Launch, the global non-profit helping women entrepreneurs thrive, is coming to Dublin on 12 October 2026 for Funded & Fearless: Build Smarter. Get Funded. Go Further.

Taking place at Stripe’s Dublin headquarters, Funded & Fearless is a free evening of practical education, honest conversations and meaningful connections for women founders and small business owners.

Together, we’ll explore how to find the right funding for your business, use AI to work smarter and build the kind of founder community that can help you keep moving forward.

Attendees will hear from an impressive line-up of founders and business leaders, including: 

• Jayne Ronayne, Co-Founder and CEO of oac snacks
• Katie Doran, CEO of Consello Ireland 
• Mary McKenna, Co-Founder of Awaken Angels 
•  Dr. Patricia Scanlon, Former Chairperson of the Government of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council 
• Rosie Rios, CEO of Red River Associates
• Sarah Friar, Co-Founder of Ladies Who Launch
• Sarah Sexton, Co-Founder and COO of oac snacks 

You’ll also get practical insights into Ireland’s funding landscape and the different options available to growing businesses, learn how emerging AI tools can save time and support smarter growth, and the opportunity to connect with fellow founders and small business owners over heavy appetizers and drink at the end of the program.

Best of all, it’s completely free to attend! Ladies Who Launch believes someone’s ability to pay should never be a barrier to business education.