About
Ian Nolan is an entrepreneur who founded a technology company and sold it in 2025 after 11 years. He holds weekly office hours in Dublin City Centre to meet people in areas including startups, music, film, writing, politics, journalism, and economics, and to identify projects to support or invest in. He can be contacted at nolanian@gmail.com.
Co-founder at Brightflag
Intro paths
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Brightflag's investors · 3
Co-founders at Brightflag
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Alex KellyCo-founder
Experience
- BrightflagCEO2014 — 2025Dublin and New York
- CORTBaseProduct Manager and CS2008 — 2014Dublin
- Independent Network News (INN)News Reporter2006 — 2008Dublin
Skills & more
Business Development42Marketing17Marketing Strategy15Early-stage StartupsBusiness Strategy31Business Analysis10Lean Startup2Software Project ManagementProduct Development7Social Media Marketing6Radio2Change Management10
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian Nolan?
- Ian Nolan is an entrepreneur who founded a technology company and sold it in 2025 after 11 years. He holds weekly office hours in Dublin City Centre to meet people in areas including startups, music, film, writing, politics, journalism, and economics, and to identify projects to support or invest in. He can be contacted at nolanian@gmail.com.
- Where does Ian Nolan work?
- Ian Nolan is Co-founder of Brightflag.
- What companies did Ian Nolan found?
- Ian Nolan founded Brightflag.
- Where did Ian Nolan go to school?
- Ian Nolan studied at Dublin City University (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism); UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (MBA, Business); Belvedere College S.J..
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