Oran O'Flynn

Oran O'Flynn is a dynamic entrepreneur with a strong background in chemical engineering, quickly moving into the startup world. He co-founded Talio, an AI-powered market research platform for the food and beverage sector, and previously founded Soul Search, a blockchain-based verification platform, demonstrating a consistent drive to innovate and build new ventures. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Founders accelerator programme at Dogpatch Labs and NDRC, a key experience where he connected with his current co-founder for Talio. His approach to business development includes unconventional, proactive networking, such as directly approaching CEOs. With a strong interest in emerging technologies, particularly Blockchain, Metaverse, and AI, Oran shares his insights through his 'Techstack Tuesdays' newsletter. His technical foundation is rooted in a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from University College Cork. His early academic career included a notable achievement as a NASA United Space School candidate, where he contributed to planning missions to Mars, showcasing an early aptitude for complex problem-solving and an interest in ambitious projects.