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John Egan
Future of Banking expert. CEO at Archipelago. Irish Ambassador at Sandbox & World Economic Forum.
Ireland
Banking
Current
University College Dublin, Archipelago XD, World Economic Forum Young Global Shapers
Previous
Bank of Ireland Global Markets, Glenrue Ltd, Underground Safety Services
Education
Dublin City University
500+
connections
ie.linkedin.com/in/johndegan
Background
Summary
Founder and CEO. Speaker on the future of Banking and Open Innovation
I am also the CEO of Archipelago and sit on University College Dublin's Innovation Academy board of studies. I have worked in finance in the US and Europe and have previously started and sold businesses in the engineering sector.
Additionally, I am Dublin ambassador of Sandbox, the Irish ambassador to ICUE and the Dublin curator of the World Economic Forum Young Global Shapers. You can find out more about me and the Future of Banking at www.iamjohnegan.com or follow me @iamjohnegan
Experience
Board Member - Innovation Academy Board of Studies
University College Dublin
August 2012 – Present (9 months)Dublin
UCD Innovation Academy Board of Studies is part of UCD Research and administers curriculum for courses administered by the Inovation Academy to PHD students.
CEO
Archipelago XD
March 2010 – Present (3 years 2 months)Dublin
CEO at not for profit organisation focused on entrepreneurship. www.archipelago.ie
(Open)5 recommendations, including:
Vincent Mc Carthy
The Festival of Curiosity at The Festival of Curiosity
John is one of those rare individuals who can not only see the fundamental challenges we face but lead people on pathway out...View
Valerie O'Reilly
Unicorn PR & Communications Ltd
John's energy and enthusiasm is infectious. He 'gets it' better than most. He has amazing ideas and I would be confident...View
3 more recommendations
Ireland Curator
World Economic Forum Young Global Shapers
October 2012 – Present (7 months)Dublin
The Global Shapers Community is a network of city-based Hubs developed and led by young leaders between 20 and 30 years old who want to develop their leadership potential towards serving society
(Open)1 project
Dublin Ambassador
Sandbox
January 2012 – Present (1 year 4 months)Dublin/Zurich
Sandbox is the foremost global community of young achievers and innovators under 30. We maintain a community of over 650 members in 48 hubs around the world
Director
Energy Solve
January 2009 – Present (4 years 4 months)
CMBS - Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
Bank of Ireland Global Markets
September 2008 – March 2010 (1 year 7 months)Dublin
Worked on CMBS Portfolio managing over €450m of property backed securities
C.O.O
Glenrue Ltd
September 2003 – June 2006 (2 years 10 months)
Project initiator and manager. Subsidiary creation. Tandem business research. Company reviews and valuation. Company Sales. Daily operations. Strategic oversight
C.E.O
Underground Safety Services
January 2003 – June 2003 (6 months)
Company CEO. Responsible for all strategic decisions and company operations up to eventual sale, initiated internally, to British Multinational Ground Force
Publications
The New Normal. The Future of Banking(Link)
March 3, 2013
An ebook exploring the future of retail banking and the role of technology, adjacent industry and open innovation in Finance.
Projects
The Future of Banking(Link)
January 2013
A project exploring the future of retail banking and the role of technology, adjacent industries and open innovation in finance.
Honors & Awards
David Manley Award for Entrepreneurship
Ben & Jerry's European Award for Social Entrepreneurship
Skills & Expertise
Most endorsed for...
99+Banking
99+Entrepreneurship
99+Foresight
99+Start-ups
96Public Speaking
74Business Modeling
60Business Strategy
44Social Innovation
39Strategy
33Community Development
John also knows about...
30Leadership
26Management
12Financial Markets
10Finance
9Fundraising
8Economic Forecasting
8Portfolio Management
8Business Analysis
5Banking Technologies
5Banking Solutions
4Retail Banking
4Negotiation
3Futures Thinking
Education
Dublin City University
MSc, Capital Markets
2007 – 2008
University College Dublin
BComm, Finance
2003 – 2007
Cistercian College Roscrea
1997 – 2003
Additional Info
Interests
Design Thinking, Business Model Design, Entrepreneurship, Customer Experience, Business Management Strategy, Business Structure development, Marketing Strategy
Recommendations Received (5)Given (4)
CEO
Archipelago XD
Vincent Mc Carthy
The Festival of Curiosity at The Festival of Curiosity
John is one of those rare individuals who can not only see the fundamental challenges we face but lead people on pathway out of them. He has expert knowledge in banking and entrepreneurship which allows him to create meaningful and practical solutions to problems. I would recommend John for any situation where you need advice or support in making change happen.
February 21, 2013, Vincent was with another company when working with John at Archipelago XD
Valerie O'Reilly
Unicorn PR & Communications Ltd
John's energy and enthusiasm is infectious. He 'gets it' better than most. He has amazing ideas and I would be confident that he could transform any business with his skillset. John has the innate ability to comprehend any business model or objective and add to it. I would highly recommend John.
November 23, 2011, Valerie was with another company when working with John at Archipelago XD
Aisling Hanby
Managing Director at KOH Creative
I cannot recommend John highly enough. Not only does he provide in-depth knowledge to Business strategy, he also adds quality & innovation in his approach. We have worked with Archipelago for the past 2 years on a number of projects both internally & on behalf of our clients so we know that we are ensured a second to none service offering with their team. John's...more
May 17, 2011, Aisling was John's client
Deirdre Keane
Owner at Sattva Ltd - Team Training / Executive & Personal Coaching / Key Note Speaking
I found John's focus on delivering results for our business really refreshing. At each juncture, he had an absolute dedication to supporting our needs and in doing so we consistently overcame any and all obstacles, that presented themselves along the way. He was always forthcoming with solutions and ideas that really enhanced our overall business offering. John has ...more
May 4, 2011, Deirdre was John's client
John Hennessy
Director | Video Producer | Writer | Director of Photography | Copywriter at Kerbute Productions
John and his team are incredibly sharp and creative in their approach to business consultancy. They were able to spot potential within my business that I hadn't even realized, and showed me the steps I needed to take to help unlock it. They really made me focus on taking my business up a level. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
May 4, 2011, John was John's client
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