John Hartnett networks like a boss. The genial Limerick man, founder of the Irish Technology Leadership Group, was honoured at last week's American Ireland Fund dinner in San Francisco. He shared a snap from it online of himself and Michael Hasenstab, the bond investor who owns Ireland. There is also a AIF video tribute to Hartnett on YouTube from John Kerry, US secretary of state, plus another from Michael Noonan. Hartnett also posted a picture of his invite from President Obama to today's St Patrick's Day reception in the White House, along with a letter from Hillary Clinton congratulating him on his AIF award. Talk about living the American dream. Well done John. Please, just don't start calling it St Patty's Day.
One More Thing: Hartnett flies the green flag
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