Natalie Walsh

Natalie Walsh (Ph.D) serves as the Director of Entrepreneurial Development and Executive Director of LaunchPad at the University of Galway, where an experiential program fosters entrepreneurship among over 7,000 community members and has mentored more than 2,000 students, aiding in the acquisition of over 1 million euro in funding. Previously, Walsh held the role of Programme Manager for Blackstone LaunchPad and successfully led a team that secured 30 million euro in EU funding during an 18-month period. Additional experience includes roles as Manager of Research Support Services and Research Officer at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and as HR Administrator at CK Business Solutions. Education includes a Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin, postgraduate studies in entrepreneurial education from University College Dublin, and a B.Comm from the University of Galway, among other qualifications.