Taoiseach Enda Kenny was on hand for the launch of opening of the Dublin office of global community for young innovators Sandbox.
Founded in Zurich, in May 2009, Sandbox was established to give young achievers the throughout the world an ecosystem that helps accelerate them to a point where they can make a real difference in their home country and on a global level before they reach the age of 30. The community has over 650 members ito date.
Attending the event, Fine Gael Dublin South East and local Sandbox advisor Eoghan Murphy said: "We’re a young country and it’s an exciting time for young people who are taking the initiative and launching their own ideas and enterprises. There is huge potential here. Sandbox launching a hub in Dublin is recognition of that – and it’s a testament to John Egan and everyone else involved for bringing them here."
John Egan, founder of Archipelago and Sandbox’s Dublin Ambassador, said: "Sandboxers are already successful in their respective fields. We help them to develop their projects and skills, and increase their reach globally. We do this by offering Sandboxers connections, tools, support and inspiration.
"Through our Archie Talks series, we know already that there are a lot of amazing young Irish entrepreneurs doing exceptional things. For Sandbox to decide to choose Dublin as their next international hub is a great credit to the work of Ireland’s young business community and a vindication of sorts of the work that they are doing, despite being faced with difficult obstacles every step of the way."
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