Friends of Young Enterprise Foundation Inc.
Emerging entrepreneurs
For a prosperous Northern Ireland economy, more business start-up and private sector growth is essential. Investment in programs developing the entrepreneurial skills, attitudes and aspirations of young people is needed to achieve this ambition.
Our Mission
Friends of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Foundation Inc. builds educational and enterprise connections between the people of the United States and Ireland. We empower young people, particularly those in social need, to develop their entrepreneurial talents and ambitions.
The Foundation provides a unique way to support the work of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland, a member of global NGO Junior Achievement. The Foundation creates opportunities for shared programing and partnership with American entrepreneurs through transatlantic educational connections and initiatives. The Foundation has a particular focus on nurturing entrepreneurial talent at a young age and providing intensive experiential experiences to young people who are committed to starting their own business – mainly through experiential visits to the US.
Friends of Young Enterprise intends to raise $250k per annum to support 50 schools in areas of greatest social need to get involved in developing entrepreneurial skills and culture from a young age.
Friends of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Foundation is a non-profit corporation with public charity 501(c)(3) status in the United States
Contact ciaran@entrepreneurs-ni.com to find out more.
Building an entrepreneurial economy in Northern Ireland
Ciaran Sheehan (President)
He was previously Chair of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland which he led for 7 years. Ciaran is an entrepreneur having established several successful companies including Clarendon Executive. Ciaran has strong international networks with Irish ex-Pats at C Level.
Declan Breslin (Treasurer)
Declan is the treasurer of the Foundation, and has recently returned to NI with his family, following a successful career with JP Morgan in New York (Global Head of Client Service).
Dan Delaney
Dan is CEO of the Delaney Policy Group which specializes in lobbying and advocacy. Dan has been a longtime supporter of the Foundation. He is a US citizen based in Boston.
Kathryn Ellis
Kathryn is the Director of the Innovation Institute (UMII) at the University of Massachusetts near Boston and has supported the alumni visits over recent years and is extremely well-connected.
Matthew Bain
Matthew is a Young Enterprise alumni member and l. As the son of a local entrepreneur in Northern Ireland, he has always been interested in business. Matthew is currently living and working in London in Venture capital.
Tony McManus
Tony runs the global Enterprise Data business at Bloomberg LP and while he is from Belfast, he is based in New York. He is well connected and has been a very active supporter of the Foundation, including hosting visits which appear to have been a highlight
Kevin Roland
Kevin is a Managing Director within Teneo, a Global CEO advisory Firm. Kevin is a US national but lives with his family in Galway. He has been a great supporter of the work we do.
Attorney to Board –
Sean P Moynihan
Sean is the Founder and Principal of The Moynihan Group, a Boston based boutique law firm specializing in government relations and public policy, corporate law, and transatlantic ventures. Sean is past President of Irish Network Boston (IN Boston) and is currently Vice President of Irish Network USA. Sean helped establish the Foundation and supports the Foundation on its compliance and governance.
Friends of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland Foundation is a non-profit corporation with public charity 501(c)(3) status in the United States
