Ukrainian entrepreneurs create startups, boost Irish economy

Ukrainians creating startup businesses include the former head of a chain of veterinary clinics, trainers, gardeners, lawyers, psychologists, property managers and tradespeople

Christine O'Brien and Cosmo Mellon of TaltentPool, the Kildare-based training company which has tailored and translated its Start Your Own Business programme for Ukrainian participants.

Ukrainian entrepreneurs are set to play a valuable role in the Irish economy by launching a range of new startup businesses, says one experienced business incubation specialist.

Christine O’Brien, CEO of Kildare-based SME training firm TalentPool, has been very impressed by the ambition and engagement of the Ukrainian participants rolling out of a new bilingual six-session business startup training programme. The first course was run over six days in July. The whole course is delivered online.