Niamh O'Donnell

Niamh O'Donnell is a seasoned professional in venture capital and technology innovation, currently serving as the Director of Programs at Unusual Ventures since November 2024. Previous experience includes a role as Co-Investor Relations Lead for the Global Investment Team at 500 Global, a prominent venture capital firm. Niamh has contributed as a Corporate Strategy Consultant focusing on XR and Generative AI at Ascend Learning, and as a Technology Venture Commercialization Consultant at The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame. Earlier roles include Client Partner Manager and Investment Analyst at Enterprise Ireland, where Niamh supported Irish start-ups in scaling and securing investments. Niamh's career began in digital marketing as a specialist at eXPD8 Field Marketing and as the founder of Pink & Smokey, achieving multiple awards for entrepreneurship. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Engineering, Science and Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Notre Dame, along with degrees from Stanford University, Dublin City University, and KEDGE Business School.