Brewing Ideas & Crafting a Business

If you have started, or are considering starting a business, this event is perfect for you. Brought to you on behalf of Belfast City Council, Innovation Factory & Pacem, this event will provide inspiration and practical advice as well as support for those who want to take the leap into starting their own business. Come along for a coffee and some networking whilst hearing from a Belfast-born entrepreneur who has built an international business from the ground up.

Speaker: Alan Mahon, Founder & Executive Chair, Brewgooder

Originally from West Belfast, Alan Mahon is the Founder of Brewgooder, a purpose-driven brewery which was the UK’s fastest growing beer brand in 2022. Alan started the business in 2015, at the age of 26, after contracting a parasite from drinking water on a trip to Nepal. Now a £3m company, Brewgooder has helped around 100,000 people through 140 projects worldwide, providing clean water and food to those in need. With the environment, social justice and water at its core, the company has been recognised as a ‘B Corp Best’ for the World Brewery for three consecutive years. Alan will share his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he has learnt along the way.