Following a degree in Computer Science from Trinity College, Áine served in senior executive and board director positions in public and private companies, including The SCO Group, NewworldIQ, Prudential UK and Accenture. In these roles Áine gained extensive global experience launching new products, business units, and joint ventures. Áine then discovered the world of SaaS start-ups and spent 14 years building the global B2B SaaS business she co-founded, called Altify. There she and the team created best practices, methodology and technology to help sales teams win deals that matter and increase revenue in their key accounts. Áine’s insight in establishing and growing Altify was informed by many years’ experience in enterprise software, business development, operations, and customer engagement before she became an entrepreneur. Following the company’s successful acquisition at the end of 2019 by Upland Software (UPLD), Áine exited the organisation. Áine is a credentialed coach, holds a Dip IoD, and was named in Ireland’s top 30 women in tech for 2021. With a strong belief in giving back, Áine is delighted to be a long-standing volunteer Lead Entrepreneur for the programmes Going for Growth and Back for Business, helping foster the success of female and returning Irish emigrant entrepreneurs. Áine serves on the boards of Technology Ireland and the Irish Writers Centre.
