Ashoka Support Network
“Ashoka invented, refined and globally implemented an adaptation of business venture capital methods that finds and helps launch the best new social entrepreneurs and their ideas. Ashoka are doing critical work in supporting social entrepreneurs and accelerating the movement in Ireland.”
Denis O’Brien – Founding Chairman Communicorp & Digicel
Ashoka Support Network Introduction
ASN Members Active in Ireland
David O’Reilly
Professional Investor, Former Hedge Fund Manager US
Declan Ryan
Former CEO Ryanair, Co-Founder & Chair One Foundation
Olivier Kayser
VP Ashoka Europe, Former McKinsey Director
Tom McGowan
Ashoka Advisory Council, Former Marketing Director Unilever
Denis Tinsley
Private Equity Investor and Former McKinsey Director
Stephen Brenninkmeijer
Andromeda Fund, Board of Schwab Foundation & Fortis Bank
Denis O'Brien
Founder of Digicel
Michael Carey
CEO of Jacob Fruitfield
Jim Barry
Chief Executive NTR
Dermot Desmond
Entrepreneur
Gar Holohan
Chairman, Holohan Group
Ashoka Support Network members speak about their relationship with Ashoka and Ashoka Fellows, and discuss the importance of bringing social and business entrepreneurs together.









