Inishowen Innovation appointments Lee Tedstone as its first Entrepreneur in Residence

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Led Tedstone will provide startups and entrepreneurs with access to his guidance and expertise through various opportunities

17 July 2024 - DonegalDigital project

Inishowen Innovation (ii) has announced the appointment of Lee Tedstone as its first Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR). This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in ii’s mission to support the growth and development of startups and entrepreneurs in the Inishowen region.Lee will bring his extensive experience and expertise to the ii community, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to startups and entrepreneurs. His appointment will help to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, driving economic growth and job creation.

Lee Tedstone shared that “I am thrilled to be appointed as the first Entrepreneur in Residence at inishowen innovation. I am passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and startups, and I believe that the ii has the potential to become a generator for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

”With years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, industry domain expert, and investor, Lee Tedstone brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His passion for Inishowen and the North West region, and his goal of supporting other local entrepreneurs, makes him the ideal person to guide and inspire others at ii.

As Entrepreneur in Residence, Lee Tedstone will work closely with the ii to provide startups and entrepreneurs with access to his guidance and expertise through various opportunities, including:

Needs assessment, mentorship and support, connecting them with funding opportunities, potential investors and partners
Workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology adoption
Networking events, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to facilitate connections and collaborations

These opportunities allow startups and entrepreneurs to combine the supports that the ii offers, through its connections with support agencies like Local Enterprise Office Donegal and Enterprise Ireland and technology experts like WiSAR, Ulster University, and NWRC Industry 4.0 Centre, with the opportunity to tap into Lee’s extensive experience and expertise.

It is worth noting that Lee has taken on this role in a voluntary capacity, demonstrating his commitment to the growth and development of the startup ecosystem in Inishowen. This appointment is for an initial period of one year, after which another entrepreneur will take on the role, ensuring a continuous flow of fresh ideas and expertise.

“We are delighted to welcome Lee as our first Entrepreneur in Residence. His expertise and experience will help us nurture and grow the startups and entrepreneurs in the area and his commitment to local enterprise will play a vital role in helping to put Inishowen on the map as a successful innovation ecosystem.” says Anne Marie McLaughlin, Innovation Manager at ii.

Click here to email Maixa Zabaleta at ERNACT for further information

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