Belfast Bound
We traveled from Dublin to Belfast today and were greeted by Norman Apsley who is the CEO of the Northern Ireland Science Park. We first toured the Titanic dock and finally...
Dublin’s Silicon Docks
Quite a transformation is happening in Dublin thanks to Google, Facebook and other big tech names. Sharon Daly recently wrote: "Many of the new buildings at Grand Canal Docks were...
Green Shoots in Ireland!
The students began their projects today in earnest. I traveled around Dublin to visit each of the five, three-person teams as they got started, and I am humbled by the enthusiasm of...
Memorial Day Speech from Gold Star Dad
Jeff Falkel delivered this speech to over 600 people in Irvine, California on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. I found his message of love to be powerful and moving, and...
Connecting It All In Ireland
One of my favorite parts of the trip each year is a visit to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the elegant Iveagh House. We again had the...
Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Ireland – and so we begin
Today we moved from the hotel in Dublin to the University College of Dublin campus where the students were treated to a series of guest lectures/discussions. (more…)
“Relaxing” in Ireland
As if I needed a reminder, today again showed me that I am terrible at relaxing. I can't remember the last time I had nothing on the calendar. Absolutely zero....
Understanding Ireland
In the past, the student's first day in Ireland was a series of lectures from business leaders. Great stuff, but not ideal when one is suffering from a bit of...
Destination Dublin
We left Denver late due to severe weather caused by low pressure over the region that had, in recent days, spawned hailstorms and a number of tornadoes. I traveled via...
Interview With a Philosopher: The Crucible of Adversity
Click on the image to read the full interview. (more…)
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