To conclude, tipping elements are not a cliff. The less we emit + faster we cut emissions, the fewer risks there are. Humans still have a lot of power to reduce their impact. We are not yet past tipping points, but some elements could start to cross thresholds within decades.

When building products, it turns out “we’re almost done” is basically when all the real work starts.

Like to make a difference? We are recruiting for a senior position within the NDRC team. We need: -A founder first mentality -A developed understanding of the startup ecosystem -A high level of attention to detail -A belief that a small number of people can make a big difference

Chay Bowes engaged in a character assassination of a wonderful young Ukrainian woman, Katia, living in Carlow. Portraying her as a fake refugee, lazy freeloader and ungrateful. I spent my day talking to her and nothing could be further from the truth. This is Katia's story. /1

The key message that needs to get out there is that beating climate change will make us richer instead of making us poorer.

Innovation Director David Power kicks off the first #2050Accelerator Showcase🚀 He emphasises the impact of the programme so far, the power of buy-in from programme partners @WeareKerry, ESB Group & Coillte, and why it’s now or never when it comes to sustainability innovation

You can outperform most venture funds by buying LEGO. I analyzed the last 20 years of secondhand LEGO pricing data, and found randomly purchasing sets will match most VC's returns if you're somewhat intentional about what you buy-- you massively outperform even the best firms

2023's been on 🔥 for Fidelity Center for Applied Technology at Dogpatch > FCAT's Head Jorge Nario visit & keynote > 1st All-Associates offsite with 150+ > Fidelity’s Senior VP featured in #DITW2023’s allyship event > Web3 meetup series w/ Blockchain Ireland and more Full video ▶️ dogpatch.click/fidelity-h1-23

It’s #COP28, and our Innovation Director Dave Power talks to The Business about sustainability innovation: 🤝#2050Accelerator’s startup x corporate collab 📘Emulating Denmark’s playbook: Govt +industry +academia +entrepreneurship +risk capital Listen: rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

🌳"All around the world, we see an outdated forest model unadapted to climate change." #2050Accelerator alum Carbonstack is developing a simulation software with Coillte, which maps climate effects on forests so we can future-proof resilient landscapes. 🔜Onsite tech tests

Before the Industrial Revolution, material goods were extremely expensive and most of humanity lived in material poverty. Today we live in material abundance by comparison. Thats going to 10x again within our lives. Let's dive into the Future of Manufacturing, a 🧵

This is a fantastic opportunity for a startup to get a leg up!

👋 All about Ireland’s #fintech future with our guest visitor Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD. Half of Irish unicorns are fintech (and counting). Now’s the time to position Ireland as a testbed for fintech innovation, and we’re excited to see govt. supporting this indigenous industry

Tesla Full Self Driving timeline 1. It’s impossible. 2. It’s a gimmick. 3. Only works outside towns. 4. Disengages all the time in cities. 5. Drives like a teenager. <— 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘈𝘙𝘌 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 6. Sometimes does something weird. 7. Doesn’t work well in Sri Lanka. 8. My grandma

Scientists have found what they call 'the master regulator' of the immune system in the human brain. If it holds up it's a stunning discovery that could transform treatments for autoimmune disease and post-viral illnesses. What did they find, and how?🧵

In 2022, short on electrical grid inertia and long on renewable power, Ireland installed the world's largest flywheel, 130 spinning tons. Why did we do something so preposterous? And are there other, better storage technologies? Let's find out. It's the grid storage thread!

We welcomed Minister Neale Richmond to address a roundtable with the fintech ecosystem who discussed the potential for a #fintech hub in Ireland. Our CEO also emphasised the need for IFSC 2.0, and how we’re exploring a fintech hub via ecosystem collaboration. Submit interest 👇

At Dogpatch Labs, our mission hasn’t changed. We remain committed to creating the best possible ecosystem for founders to succeed. As we lead the NDRC through its final year, we’ll find new ways to support founders.

I delve deeper into this issue in my commentary for the Business Post today bit.ly/3V76qzX

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Dogpatch Labs has been recognised in the Top 20 of Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 list and ranked number 1 in Ireland! Out of 150 start-up hubs across 38 European countries, the ranking was based on alumni success, expert