19th April 2023

Ormeau Labs: Fundraising

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19th April 2023

Ormeau Labs: Fundraising

Ormeau Labs: Fundraising Sprints in partnership with the British Business Bank and IntertradeIreland. EFFECTIVELY RAISE VENTURE CAPITAL WITH ORMEAU LABS Every month, we are running a week-long Fundraising Sprint that provide hyper-individualised and on-demand support to 5 startups based in Northern Ireland. This means you’ll get personalised guidance to help you prepare and execute a […]

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04th May 2023

OB Resident in Focus: Reuben McFeeters

Name and Role: Reuben McFeeters – ‘The Hot Chocolate Guy’ Hotties Chocolate  Company elevator pitch:  Hotties Chocolate is a pink, small-batch hot chocolate company focused on doing one thing well… making really tasty hot chocolate!  With the rise in 3rd wave coffee, hot chocolate has been left behind. We are here to fix that. We […]

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30th March 2023

OB Resident in Focus: Mark Bell

Name and Role: Mark Bell  Podcast Producer, Oral Historian/interviewer, Video Editor Company elevator pitch: My love is audio storytelling. I am a freelance producer for the International Carwash Association. I produce their show: Car Wash the Podcast. I also work for a company called Tales. We make audio recordings of people’s life stories for their […]

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07th February 2023

OB Resident in Focus: Joanna McCreary

Name and Role  Company Elevator Pitch  Joanna McCreary  Customer Engagement Manager at Lumity  Lumity exists to support the health, strength and wellness of our customers. Developed to nourish and protect the body in order to restore balance and ultimately extend healthspan, our products stand out from the crowd for their efficacy, high quality and sustainability. […]

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18th November 2022

OB Admin in Focus: Chris Wilson

1. Name and Role: Chris Wilson / Community assistant 2. Describe yourself in 50 words? I like to think of myself as a fun and energetic guy who thinks Dungeons & Dragons is the best hobby any human could possibly play in their free time. 3. Do you have any hobbies or interests? Dungeons and […]

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16th September 2022

OB Resident in Focus: Ted Crown

Name and Role:  Ted Crown. I am named after Thomas Edison – not a teddy despite my looks.  PCU at Ormeau Baths – Professional Cheerer Upper    Describe yourself in 5 words? Fun, furry, fond of a treat.  What is your favourite treat? Part of my job at OB is to ensure the quality of everyone’s […]

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25th August 2022

Ormeau Baths Virtual Tour

Ormeau Baths is an amazing building, steeped in history and character. Everyone who steps through the doors admires the building for the original features that have been here since it was first opened as a baths and swimming pool in 1888.  We love to show the building off and giving tours to new people who […]

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30th June 2022

Techstart and Ormeau Baths present: Ormeau Labs

FOUNDER SUPPORT PROGRAMME We are looking for up to 8 ambitious Northern Irish founders to join the first Ormeau Labs programme. Successful applicants will receive £50k equity investment (founder friendly terms) along with mentoring support from Ormeau Baths and Techstart Ventures team. You will also get access to international networks and 12 months residency in […]

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23rd June 2022

OB Resident in Focus: Lucy Marshall

Name and Role: Lucy Marshall. Community Manager, Workplus Company elevator pitch: Workplus exists to make it easier for employers to find apprentices and vice versa. My role involves supporting the Workplus employer network and engaging with schools and colleges. I’m also enjoying working on other Workplus projects, such as mentoring training for employers, and collaborating […]

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05th May 2022

OB Resident in Focus: Ged Armstrong

Name & Role: Just call me Ged (pronounced Jed btw, I know, it’s a melt). I’m a TikTok Content Creator & Consultant.   Elevator Pitch: I do two things: Help businesses expand their brand awareness, drive sales & cultivate community on TikTok through delivering organic video content strategies. Create high quality content for brands on […]

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22nd February 2022

Admin in Focus: Naomi Baker Community Assistant

Name and Role: Naomi – Community Assistant What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in 2021?  Being locked down for almost two years made me realise you have to do what makes you happy because life is too short to stay in your comfort zone! First opportunity I got I was on a train with my […]

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31st January 2022

Admin in Focus: John Hyland- Barclays Digital Eagle Team

Please welcome the wonderful John Hyland from the Barclays Digital Eagle Team. John moved from Liverpool to Belfast and planted himself in Ormeau Baths as he wanted to connect and be surrounded by amazing, like-minded people. Since then John has made a huge positive impact on the OB team and members by involving himself in […]

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24th November 2021

Resident in Focus: Danny Stuart Founder of Workstream

Name and Role Danny Stuart – Founder of Workstream Previously and sometimes still on exceptional cases – I worked as a Commercial Consultant on behalf of clients within construction throughout the UK, Ireland and internationally. Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor, I have worked across multiple sectors from aircraft carriers, wind farms, nuclear power stations and […]

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28th October 2021

Resident in Focus: Ryan Donnelly & Jack Carlisle Co-Founders of Enzai Technologies

Name and Role: Ryan: I’m Ryan Donnelly. I spent six years in London working as a lawyer at leading international law firms. I am now the co-founder of Enzai Technologies. Jack: And I’m Jack Carlisle, a software engineer. I started my career six years ago in London working for various startups/ scale-ups. I’m also the […]

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05th October 2021

Chris Wills OB Res in Focus: Owner of AdviserDigital

Name & Role Chris Wills, Owner of AdviserDigital Company Elevator Pitch Professional & Financial Services firms have one massive problem that for them outweighs all other problems in their business. Their ability to attract new and qualified clients for their business. Simply Existing, Being a “Great Advisor”, working your client base & referrals is not […]

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