Businesses started
10
Investment Raised
$2m+
Crowdfunded
$100k+
Countries Visited
100+
Worked with
Awards
TED
At 21, I was invited to speak at a TEDx event.
My talk was titled “Your spare time can innovate”
2016
Bath
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Start Up Awards - National Series
2022
Spacebands wearable devices alert manufacturing and construction workers when a hazardous event occurs (such as a loud noise warning, or a machine to person proximity warning). Event data is then saved, so that it can later be analysed by health and safety managers from the spacebands dashboard and mobile app.
Submerge is a wearable waterproof wallet and cardholder.
I started Submerge whilst sat on a beach in Indonesia with some rental motorbike keys, a small handful of cash and a hotel room keycard. I wanted to surf, but had nowhere to keep my valuables safe whilst I was in the water. I searched the internet, but couldn't find a suitable solution. So... I built one.
Starting during the COVID-19 pandemic, we created and sold contact tracing devices to keep businesses' doors open. We delivered over 20,000 units to customers across 30 countries, attaining significant press coverage (BBC news, Sky news, ITV).
Completed the Workplace Accelerator (HR Tech); selected to join UK's best incubator (Setsquared);
WAKEorDONATE was an iOS (iPhone) alarm clock application that made users donate money to their chosen charity when they pressed 'snooze' and failed to get up and out of their bed in the morning.
Invited to U.K. Parliament’s House of Commons in recognition of my work within the charity sector with orDonate apps. Sold to a private buyer, December 2016.
GYMorDONATE gave you an extra incentive to keep to your exercise routine: the app automatically processed a charitable donation from your bank account if you skipped a scheduled workout.
Sold to a private buyer, May 2020.
marketing agency
Search and social helped businesses find sales and hotels find bookings.
The agency focused on social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and paid search (Google Ads).
a vegan protein snack, affiliate sales service and a hardware repairs service
Some attempts didn't go so well.
I've started a fermented vegan protein snack (tempe) brand: I couldn't get the recipe right!
An affiliate promotions offering: that was unable to scale revenues.
The hardware repairs business that required in-person quality control: which didn't align with my lifestyle.
Ronan is an incredibly down-to-earth and approachable boss, who combines a high work ethic with a zeal for life, which is quite infectious. Ronan manages without ego and is open to different ideas on how to do things.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Ronan - long may it continue!
Daniel Bayliss
Marketing Manager, spacebands
Ronan was Born Global! He grasps an opportunity by the horns. He is a consummate entrepreneur with a touch of genius as he combines his core skills of being constantly curious and learning what he can of markets and people. He shows empathy and brilliance in his relationships and furthermore, is great fun to work with. I rate him - highly.
Linda Middleton-Jones
Proactive, Saavy, Down-to-earth,
Ronan really has the knack for seizing the opportunity. Setting up a product-based business during 2020 and gaining such a level of traction in the market impressed me immediately, as did his ability to balance demands of the business, R&D and manage clients. Watch this space!
Sarah Dickins
CEO, Norm Design Innovation
Energised. Passionate. Inquisitive. Ronan is an entrepreneur with whom I very much enjoy collaborating. He has achieved some amazing things over the last year / 18 months and I know that so much more is yet to come.
Stewart Noakes
Entrepreneur | Advisor | Mentor | Non Exec Director | Independent Trustee
Ronan is unique in his balance between competence and agreeableness. He can execute tasks across the whole organisation, from marketing and product to sales and investment, whilst supporting his team both professionally and personally. This rare-to-have balance makes him a truly unique and impactful leader. I feel very grateful to have worked for Ronan and hope it continues far into the future.
Jack Horder
Product Manager, spacebands
Ronan is one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Always positive and proactive, he is a self-starter with a canny eye for a business opportunity and the determination and tenacity to see it through to delivery. He couples an exceptional work ethic with a healthy and energetic approach to living life to the full.
Brian McGee
Managing Director, School Channel
