Case Study
Case Study: ArrayPatch
How a Fractional CFO helped Cork biopharma ArrayPatch close a €3M funding round and strengthen its GMP manufacturing and pharma partnering strategy.
Jul 15, 2026
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Event Recap
Get Funding Ready and Scale Smart, 11 June: what the room learned
Over 100 founders, four speakers, three blunt lessons. Kingsley Aikins, Gerry Walsh, Niall Norton and Martina Fitzgerald on the moves that matter when scaling and raising.
Jun 11, 2026
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Leadership
Real Talk: What Founders Wish They'd Known Before Hiring Their First Exec
Honest observations from Irish founders who hired their first senior exec, watched it unravel, and learned what they should have done instead.
Jun 8, 2026
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AI
AI Won't Replace Your Leadership Team. But Leaders Who Use AI Will Replace Those Who Don't.
AI is not going to replace your leadership team. But your competitors using it well are making sharper decisions, moving faster, and doing more with less.
Jun 3, 2026
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Finance
How One Irish SaaS Founder Scaled from €2M to €8M with a Fractional CFO
A composite case study: €2M ARR, no financial controls, a Series A looming. What a fractional CFO actually changed in 12 months.
Jun 1, 2026
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Leadership
The Fractional Playbook: How to Brief, Onboard and Maximise a Part-Time Exec
Getting a fractional executive is the easy part. Here is how to brief, onboard and make sure they actually deliver.
May 27, 2026
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Funding
How to Get the Most from Enterprise Ireland Funding at Each Growth Stage
Enterprise Ireland is one of the most powerful scaleup tools available, but only if you engage it at the right moment, in the right way.
May 25, 2026
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Strategy
Pricing for Scale: What Most Irish Founders Get Wrong After €2M Revenue
The pricing model that got you to €2M will almost certainly stop you reaching €10M, and most founders do not see it coming.
May 20, 2026
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AI
Where to Actually Start with AI in Your Scaleup (Without Burning Time or Budget)
Most founders know they should be doing something with AI. The ones who get it right start smaller than you would think.
May 18, 2026
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Leadership
How to Build a Board of Advisors When You Can't Afford NED Fees
Why an advisory board beats a formal board for most Irish scaleups, and how to build one that actually works.
May 13, 2026
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Marketing
The CMO's First 30 Days: What a Fractional Marketing Leader Does Immediately
Most founders bring in marketing help when things feel broken. A great fractional CMO walks in knowing exactly where to look.
May 11, 2026
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AI
The EU AI Act: What Every Irish Scaleup Actually Needs to Know
The regulation is real, the timeline is fixed, and most Irish scaleups have more breathing room than they think.
May 6, 2026
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Finance
A Fractional CFO's 90-Day Plan for a Scaleup Preparing for Series A
The financial groundwork that separates Irish founders who close their Series A from those who spend months in investor limbo.
May 4, 2026
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Event Recap
Pitch to Scale: Turning Investor Conversations into Real Momentum
On 5th Feb, we hosted another Pitch to Scale event, part of our new quarterly series built to support ambitious founders as they move from scaling their business to...
Feb 27, 2026
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Event Recap
Key Takeaways from Our Latest Scaling & Funding Panel : 29th Jan
Scaling a business and securing funding is rarely about one perfect pitch deck or a single breakthrough moment. More often, it is about doing the fundamentals well,...
Feb 4, 2026
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Funding
Three common mistakes that block funding for scale-ups
Scaling a company is a thrilling but daunting stage. You’ve proven demand, your team is growing, and now capital is the fuel you need to take off. Yet time and again, we...
Sep 25, 2025
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Case Study
Case Study: ONESONIC
Client: ONESONIC Sector: Consumer audio technology Location: Dublin, Ireland Engagement: Fractional CFO & Fractional CMO Timeframe: 2023 – Present
Jun 23, 2025
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Leadership
Scaling smart: When to bring in a fractional executive
In today's dynamic business environment, organisations face the constant challenge of adapting to rapid market changes, technological advancements, and evolving customer...
Mar 3, 2025
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Event Recap
Key takeaways: Exit strategy – Preparing your business for a successful sale
Agile Executives, in collaboration with PTSB, Circulo, and Novem, recently hosted the “Exit strategy – Preparing your business for a successful sale” event. Tailored for...
Oct 14, 2024
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Finance
Navigating the financial landscape: How fractional CFO services empower Irish start-ups
In the dynamic world of start-ups, astute financial management often determines the success or failure of a venture. For Irish start-ups, particularly those in the early...
Oct 3, 2024
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Strategy
Automating your finance department: Small steps to save up to 10 hours a week [Online event]
Ready to free up 10 hours a week in your finance department? Join us on November 21st for a concise, 30-minute webinar that will demonstrate how simple automation steps...
Sep 20, 2024
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Strategy
Saving with sustainability: Cutting costs through greener choices [Online event]
In today’s environmentally conscious world, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. But what if going green could also save your business...
Sep 19, 2024
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Strategy
Automating your business: Building a winning digital strategy[Online event]
Transform your business with the power of automation and a winning digital strategy in this insightful webinar led by digital transformation expert Louise O’Connor. In...
Sep 19, 2024
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Marketing
Automating sales and marketing: Unlock growth with digital tools [Online event]
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first market, automating your sales and marketing efforts is no longer a luxury – it’s essential for staying competitive and driving...
Sep 19, 2024
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Strategy
Internationalisation for SMEs: How to prepare for exporting success [Online event]
Ready to take your SME to the global stage? Join our Internationalisation for SMEs webinar and learn how to successfully expand your business into international markets....
Sep 19, 2024
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Leadership
The value a fractional executive can bring to your SME
In today’s fast-paced business environment, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of needing specialised expertise without the burden of a full-time...
Sep 5, 2024
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Leadership
Lack of senior management skills is preventing 85% of small Irish business’s from reaching their potential
21st February 2024, Dublin: At the official launch of Agile Connect by Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with...
Feb 21, 2024
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Agile Executives in The Sunday Times, Harvard Business Review and The Currency on the rise of fractional leadership.
The Currency
The Currency: “The rise of fractional leaders: fad or function?”
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Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review, "How part-time senior leaders can help your business"
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The Sunday Times
Sunday Times, “Don’t do it by halves - hire a fractional executive”
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