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Ronan Finnegan

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I’ve worked online in 100+ countries over the past 12 years.

Creating apps, agencies, physical products, digital products and service businesses.

I can help you build online businesses and achieve location independence.

I’ve worked online in 100+ countries over the past 12 years.

Creating apps, agencies, physical products, digital products and service businesses.

I can help you build online businesses and achieve location independence.

I’ve worked online in 100+ countries over the past 12 years.

Creating apps, agencies, physical products, digital products and service businesses.

I can help you build online businesses and achieve location independence.

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Businesses started

Investment Raised

$2m+

Crowdfunded

$100k+

Countries Visited

100+

Worked with

Awards

Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards

Business Transformation of the Year

2021

Young Exporter Of The Year

British Exporters - Lord Mayor

2021

Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Great British Entrepreneur Awards - Finalist

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Start Up Awards - National Series

Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

Great British Entrepreneur Awards - Finalist

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Start-Up Awards - National Series

Entrepreneur Of The Year

Great British Entrepreneur Awards - Finalist

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Start Up Awards - National Series

2022

StartUp Awards Judge

Start Up Awards - National Series Judge

2024 & 2025

2025

TED

At 21, I was invited to speak at a TEDx event. My talk was titled “Your spare time can innovate”

If you are sitting on the fence with a new business idea or intention to become self-employed, reach out today.

I will not overcomplicate topics or share in-depth lessons, instead, I will just point you in the right direction to get started.

At 21, I was invited to speak at a TEDx event. My talk was titled “Your spare time can innovate”

If you are sitting on the fence with a new business idea or intention to become self-employed, reach out today.

I will not overcomplicate topics or share in-depth lessons, instead, I will just point you in the right direction to get started.

At 21, I was invited to speak at a TEDx event. My talk was titled “Your spare time can innovate”

If you are sitting on the fence with a new business idea or intention to become self-employed, reach out today.

I will not overcomplicate topics or share in-depth lessons, instead, I will just point you in the right direction to get started.

Businesses

workplace safety wearables

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.

VC-Backed + Government Grants

Customers include: Amazon, DHL, Sony

Completed the Lloyd's of London Lab (insurance) Accelerator

B2B - Saas - Hardware and Software

waterproof wallets

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.

Crowdfunded - Kickstarter & IndieGoGo ($100k)

Invited to join Amazon's accelerator program

B2C - Solopreneur Project

contact tracing devices

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);

Self-funded

Sold in 30+

Customers include the NHS, MoD, Netflix and Panasonic

Seen on: BBC News, Sky News, ITV News, Apple News

B2B - Ecommerce - Hardware and Software

charitable alarm clock app

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.

Crowdfunded & Successfully Acquired

Invited to do a TED talk

Awarded Prize by UK Parliament

B2C - Mobile App

exercise routine tracking app

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.

Self-funded & Successfully Acquired

Seen on: BBC radio, BBC news, Sky news

B2C - Mobile App

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).

Self-funded

Clients in 5 Countries

B2B - Service

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.

Self-funded

Service Business

FMCG Brand

this consultancy

My 10th business is the one that you are looking at right now!

Available to help you!

1-on-1 Coaching

Online Courses

Testimonials

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
Winner of Most Influential Businesswoman in Multi-Sector International Commerce 2024
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 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
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 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 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

Winner of Most Influential Businesswoman in Multi-Sector International Commerce 2024

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 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

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 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

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