Gene Murphy is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup advocate with extensive experience in nurturing and promoting innovative ventures within the tech ecosystem. Currently serving as the Head of Startups Program at TechDay HQ, Gene has also co-founded initiatives such as Demo Night and FoundersBoost, focusing on supporting early-stage startups. Gene's roles include mentoring at Techstars and leadership positions in various organizations, such as Head of the New York Chapter of Digital Irish and MD of NadiFin Fintech Accelerator. With a solid educational background in Business and Marketing from Portobello College Dublin, Gene has significantly contributed to the entrepreneurial landscape through programs and events designed to connect founders with valuable resources and networks.