Devan Hughes

Devan holds a degree in Finance from the National College of Ireland, and has worked in the start-up sector for most of his career. Most recently Devan worked for a Fortune 500 cloud computing company, Salesforce.com, as part of their strategic enterprise team, with a focus on the FMCG and Manufacturing sectors. Devan has extensive experience in commercial and operational efficiency with expertise in platform economics and architecture.
Presentation Title
“The Accidental Disruptor”
Synopsis
After launching in Dublin in 2016, Buymie has become Ireland’s fastest grocery delivery platform, even though it has no vans, owns no stores and holds no stock. In this talk CEO and Co Founder Devan Hughes will give a candid and real world look into what it means to start a disruptive business in Ireland, the reaction of the market, the impact it has on the startup process and how to navigate the uncertainty that comes with it.