This week in tech: Threads goes up against Twitter, unrest at Intercom and coding camps for kids
And not a tech-exec cage match in sight. Yet.
Jack Pierse
Wayflyer cofounder Jack Pierse to leave company to pursue new ventures
Cofounder of ecommerce business steps away as unicorn says it is bouncing back from tech slump
Irish unicorn Wayflyer eyes further growth as it secures $300m debt line
JP Morgan finance will allow company to offer more competitive rates to customers
Wayflyer in no rush to float after becoming tech unicorn
Company founded by Aidan Corbett and Jack Pierse says IPO is not on the horizon
Wayflyer becomes latest Irish tech unicorn after $150m fundraise
Dublin-headquartered tech company has achieved unicorn status in just 2.5 years
Wayflyer to invest nearly €240m in key target markets
Fast-growing Irish fintech last year raised $76m in funding from investors
Irish start-up Wayflyer raises $76m and secures $100m debt facility
New raise confirms Wayflyer’s status as one of Europe’s fastest growing fintech start-ups
Wily Fox eyes young prey at West of Ireland Amateur Open
Veteran Portmarnock player will face Alex Gleeson (Castle) in semi-finals at Rosses Point
Conor Purcell hoping to impress Ireland selectors at Lahinch
Defending champion among a stellar field at 116th South of Ireland Amateur Open
Sligo-born Barry Anderson claims West of Ireland title glory
‘Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d win this week,’ says delighted winner
Hopes pinned on Barry Anderson in West of Ireland semi-finals
Sligo accountant could be first home winner since 1950 in amateur golf championship
Portmarnock GC claim World Club Championship in Thailand
Geoff Lenehan and Jack Pierse pipped Royal Melbourne in a playoff to claim the trophy
Paul O’Hanlon holds on to win East of Ireland
Local hero Gerard Dunne staged comeback in Louth to come within one shot of winner
Paul O’Hanlon in pole position to win East of Ireland Amateur Open
Former pro is four shots ahead of Jack Pierse and Gerard Dunne at halfway stage
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