I remember going to an internet conference in New York way back in 2000. There was the usual social gathering for delegates the night before it started, and my colleague and I were chatting about the event when someone approached us and asked 'are you from Israel'? It happened again that night - twice more in fact. I was astonished. Israel? What had they done in the web/technology space compared to...
If Ireland really wants to become the 'European Silicon Valley' then it will need to be known not only as a place that firms can come to generate intellectual property and innovate but a place they can generate wealth, said Iona co-founder Chris Horn.
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger is taking direct snaps for the first time since breaking his right pinkie. Bulger missed the last three preseason games after being injured in practice. In recent workouts, he had been working only out of the shotgun. Bulger said last week he'd be ready for the opener Sunday at Seattle, and added he wouldn't use his injury as an excuse. The pinkie was taped for...
Chris Horn was looking for information on technology company exits since 2000. I had some data and with the help of some twitter buddies I grabbed a bunch of others last night. Some of the numbers are in Euros (very few) and some exits are undisclosed so we can say with some degree of certainty [...]
One of the founders of IONA, Chris Horn and a leading light in the Irish technology sector has an excellent post on his blog - titled “Boxing above your weight” Some extracts I strongly advise that you should consider having a close business partner with whom you can share your concerns and excitement, and who will share [...]
Ireland's economic recovery will only be sustainable if it is generated by export-led growth fuelled by innovative firms in Ireland, according to the new President of Engineers Ireland, Iona Technologies co-founder, Dr Chris Horn.
Ireland's economic recovery will only be sustainable if it is generated by export-led growth fuelled by innovative firms in Ireland, according to the new President of Engineers Ireland, Iona Technologies co-founder, Dr Chris Horn.
Theology on Tap Cincinnati’s Spring Season kicks off this Thursday, with former NFL wide Receiver Chris Horn flying in from Phoenix, Arizona, to share his story of perseverance and persistence in following his dream. Using lessons he learned in his playing days, Chris shares the how the discipline required to achieve the highest levels of sport provide a great paradigm for achieving virtue in...
The schedule for this year's Theology on Tap Cincinnati spring season is now released! Highlights: April 23: NFL Wide Reciever Chris Horn April 30: Gina Loehr May 7: Matt Swaim May 14: Seminarian Adam Puntel May 21: Missionary Shannon Walsh May 28: Co-Adjutor Archbishop Dennis Schnurr All events at Ticket's Sport's Cafe, 100 W. Sixth, Covinton, KY 7:00 Drinks 7:30 Speaker 8:30 Questions 9:30 Praise...
Iona Technologies founders Chris Horn and Sean Baker, Norkom founder, Paul Kerley and entrepreneur, Brian Caulfield - have joined up with Marrakech founder, Kelly Murphy in a new stealth startups - called Gridstore. The company is developing next-generation data storage system. Check recent SBPost article . [limited info available - feel free to send comments] CrunchBase [...]
LISTENING TO LIAM NOONAN chatting with Matt Cooper on Irish drivetime radio reminded me of the difference between core skills and upskills in Ireland. It's a distinction made by Chris Horn who contends, "there is not so much a need to upskill, but to 'core skill'--to get back to fundamentals and thus ensure that we have a solid foundation of lifetime skills." It's something I think goes all...
Recruit Ireland are giving free ads to Limerick companies. Fair play. And for those in Limerick, Evert and Chris are giving free advice. Emily Tully is giving free PR Advice. Via Adrian: Chris Horn tears a new one over Dell. Mary Coughlan, the Government and Michael Dell are not spared. Thank fuck someone who has weight is saying [...]
Chris Horn, Iona co-founder, has a thoughtful post on Dell's demise in Ireland. He also criticises Michael Dell ("unprofessional") for not turning up to tell the staff first-hand. There's also criticism for the Tanaiste, Mary Coughlan.
According to Chris Horn, who isn’t pulling many punches these days over on his blog: Although the demise of Dell’s manufacturing was not a surprise, I was frankly surprised and disappointed by aspects of the way the announcement was made. Dell quite rightly insisted that they would tell their own staff first before anyone else. [...]
Following on the CSET announcement last week by the Tanaiste (see below), Chris Horn has a challenging blog post on both the public perception of the value of science and tech R&D, and a spicy take on the broader issue of what SFI is funding and why and the (lack of a ) bigger picture. A [...]
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