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The Centre for Entrepreneurial Growth & Scaling (CEGS)

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Centre Directors

Professor Jonathan Levie

Professor Jonathan Levie

Jonathan is interested in research and outreach on early corporate growth and scale-ups.

Professor Jonathan Levie
Professor Esther Tippmann

Professor Esther Tippmann

Esther is interested in research and outreach related to scaling and entrepreneurial growth in international markets.

Professor Esther Tippmann

Centre Members

Dr Majella Giblin

Dr Majella Giblin

Majella’s primary research interest is the evolution of regional entrepreneurial ecosystems with a particular interest in technology-driven ecosystems.

Dr Majella Giblin
Dr Ger Turley

Dr Ger Turley

Gerard’s research revolves around entrepreneurial growth and subnational taxation as well as subnational (regional/local) government supports.

Dr Ger Turley
Dr Johanna Clancy

Dr Johanna Clancy

Johanna teaches in the area of entrepreneurship at undergraduate level and is involved on voluntary basis locally in supporting SME entrepreneurial growth.

Dr Johanna Clancy
Prof Breda Sweeney

Prof Breda Sweeney

Breda's research examines how management control practices evolve in scaling organisations and the challenges of rapid growth for balancing flexibility and predictability.

Prof Breda Sweeney
Blake Bowers

Blake Bowers

Blake’s research investigates the role of capital (financial, entrepreneurial, and symbolic) in the success of university spinout companies.

Blake Bowers
Pamela Patayon

Pamela Patayon

Examines business scaling from a regional perspective.

Pamela Patayon
Dr Yixin Qiu, Research Seminar Lead

Dr Yixin Qiu, Research Seminar Lead

Yixin is interested in how interaction among various actors and entities matters for developing and scaling entrepreneurial and innovative projects.

Dr Yixin Qiu, Research Seminar Lead
Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead

Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead

PhD Researcher

Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead
Dr Vanessa Bretas, Communication Lead

Dr Vanessa Bretas, Communication Lead

Vanessa’s research initially focused on franchising, entrepreneurship, and international business, and more recently on the scaling of indigenous and foreign-owned businesses.

Dr Vanessa Bretas, Communication Lead
Ming Yang

Ming Yang

Comparing the Governance and Management of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the Atlantic Innovation Corridor

Ming Yang
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Friends of the Centre

Prof. Alma McCarthy, Head of School

Prof. Alma McCarthy, Head of School

"Delivering a positive impact on business and society is at the heart of what we do. Enabling scaling businesses and entrepreneurial growth is critical for the prosperity of our region, Ireland and Europe. The research and outreach activities of the Centre form an important pillar for doing so."

Prof. Alma McCarthy, Head of School
Tomás Ó Síocháin, Former CEO – Western Development Commission

Tomás Ó Síocháin, Former CEO – Western Development Commission

Watch a Video message from Tomás here

Tomás Ó Síocháin, Former CEO – Western Development Commission

Centre Supporters

Prof. Nicole Coviello

Prof. Nicole Coviello

Visiting Professor, LUT University, Finland

Prof. Nicole Coviello
Prof. Mark Hart

Prof. Mark Hart

Professor of Economics, Finance & Entrepreneurship Aston Centre for Growth Aston Business School, UK

Prof. Mark Hart
Dr Dorota Piaskowska

Dr Dorota Piaskowska

Associate Professor in Strategy and International Business, University College Dublin, Ireland

Dr Dorota Piaskowska
Dr Elem Miranda

Dr Elem Miranda

Lecturer in Innovation Management, University of Glasgow, UK

Dr Elem Miranda
Dr Sinéad Monaghan

Dr Sinéad Monaghan

Associate Professor of International Business and Global Strategy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Dr Sinéad Monaghan
Jonathan Ruane

Jonathan Ruane

Lecturer - Global Economics and Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Jonathan Ruane
Dr Dimo Ringov

Dr Dimo Ringov

Associate Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management at ESADE, Spain

Dr Dimo Ringov
Prof Becky Reuber

Prof Becky Reuber

Professor of Strategic Management Rotman School of Management, Canada

Prof Becky Reuber
Dr Marjo Väisänen

Dr Marjo Väisänen

Assistant Professor in Management Accounting, University of Oulu, Finland

Dr Marjo Väisänen
Dr Sarah Bohan

Dr Sarah Bohan

Dr Sarah Bohan, Programme Manager, Select Strategies Ltd.

Dr Sarah Bohan
Dr Daragh O'Leary

Dr Daragh O'Leary

Daragh is a post-doctoral researcher who examines the drivers of scaling performance and is currently conducting research in the University of Galway examining the activity of scaling firms.

Dr Daragh O'Leary

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Scaling Masterclasses

Scaling Masterclasses

Our Scaling Masterclasses equip founders and leaders of scale-ups with the latest research-based tools and competencies required to successfully scale their businesses.

Scaling Masterclasses
Scale-up Ventures

Scale-up Ventures

Is your business ready to scale? See how CEGS can enable successful scaling of your business.

Scale-up Ventures
Managing Global Scaling

Managing Global Scaling

For most businesses, scaling involves rapid international expansion. See how CEGS can enable global scaling.

Managing Global Scaling
Research

Research

Our Centre members perform cutting-edge research on scale-ups, scalability and global scaling. Find executive summaries and links here.

Research
Ming Yang

Ming Yang

Comparing the Governance and Management of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the Atlantic Innovation Corridor

Ming Yang
Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead

Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead

PhD Researcher

Michelle O’Donnell, Communication Lead
Blake Bowers

Blake Bowers

Blake’s research investigates the role of capital (financial, entrepreneurial, and symbolic) in the success of university spinout companies.

Blake Bowers