Watch the complete GAC 2025 video series.
The Impact Ireland 2025 video series captures the essence of the Impact Ireland 2025 and the Global Advisory Council meetings, which brought together founders, investors, and global partners in Dublin to examine how capital, technology, and creativity can deliver measurable impact at scale. Hosted by Venturewave Capital, the sessions focused on real problem-solving, long-term partnerships, and Ireland’s role as a trusted hub in global corridors between the United States, the Gulf, and Asia.
The entire series compiles the main sessions and conversations from the Convention, including headliners, panels, and firesides.
Sessions in this series
The playlist includes the following sessions and films from the Impact Ireland 2025 video series.
Adam Clayton, how creativity drives real impact, with Kieran McLoughlin
A fireside on creativity, responsibility and the platforms we hold, recorded over the GAC lunch session in Dublin.
AI, new technologies for a new reality, Impact Ireland 2025
Martyn Briggs, Mark Little, Dr Patricia Scanlon and Martina Fitzgerald discuss how AI will reshape society, industry and policy, and what responsible leadership looks like.
U2’s The Edge launches Oath, AI soil regeneration at Impact Ireland 2025
The Edge, Anne Finucane and Dr Jack Gilbert introduce Oath, an AI-driven soil regeneration company focused on global food security, climate resilience and sovereign partnerships.
Impact Ireland 2025, opening remarks from Venturewave and Bank of America
Enda Kenny, Paul Donofrio, and Kieran McLoughlin set the context for Impact Ireland 2025, outlining Ireland’s position in the global impact capital landscape.
Alan Foy and Patrick Collison in conversation at GAC 2025
A deep dive into building and scaling global companies from Ireland, global corridors, ecosystems and the long-term relationship between founders and investors.
Venturewave, More Than Capital, impact founders and investors at GAC 2025
A short film that showcases what Venturewave is building through its founders, investors, and partners, and why impact investing is treated as core capital allocation rather than a secondary category.
Investment horizon and the importance of unleashing the enterprise
Eileen Murray, Ron O’Hanley and Paul Price explore enterprise growth, capital allocation, organisational performance and strategic leadership, moderated by Jude Webber of the Financial Times.
Sustainability through Smarter Technology and Smarter Investment | Impact Ireland 2025
Jim Barry, Karen Fang and Lesley O’Connor discuss resilient energy systems, sustainable finance and the future of infrastructure, moderated by Dearbhail McDonald.
Why these conversations matter
The series illustrates how disciplined capital, creative leadership, advanced technologies and global corridors between Ireland, the United States, the Gulf and Asia can deliver measurable impact. It highlights the value of long-term alignment between founders, investors and policymakers in scaling solutions that matter.
Venturewave Capital and its partners are working to set a clear benchmark for impact-driven venture investing, built on commercial performance, transparency and accountability. Read the complete acknowledgements from the Global Advisory Council and Impact Ireland 2025 here.
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Venturewave Group
Venturewave Group is a global platform connecting impact investment, consultancy and private client services across Ireland, the United States, the Gulf and Asia. The Group operates through regulated and unregulated entities. Focused on scaling purpose-led enterprises and long-term value creation.
Venturewave Capital
Global VC firm investing in impactful Series A & B technology companies across Health, Education, Food, Agriculture, Climate and Sustainable Finance.
Venturebeam
Regulated investment firm in EU, UK and Singapore with a unique technology platform connecting high-impact entrepreneurs with strategic capital, facilitating deal syndication and secondary market opportunities.
Rochtaine
High-quality real estate portfolio in Italy, Ireland, France, Spain and Thailand, combined with dedicated travel concierge services for VIP travel experiences.
