Today we listened to a speaker from DocuSign to teach us all about their multi-national business approach, workplace culture, and success of the company. DocuSign is an electronic signature technology that allows individuals and organizations to sign, send, and manage binding documents securely and efficiently from anywhere, at any time, using any device. DocuSign is…
Category: Plus3 Ireland
Good Culture Is Vital to Success – DocuSign
Today we began the day back at the docklands area with Dr. Kelly to get context and background on the area. As I mentioned in earlier blogs, understanding a company, country, and/or persons history is vital for understanding the businesses as a whole. During Dr. Kelly’s presentation he went over how the area went from…
Guinness Enterprise Centers
This morning we had the opportunity to visit Guinness Enterprise Centers. Do not be fooled by the name, unfortunately this company is not beer related and there was no alcohol during our visit. Guinness Enterprise Centers supports entrepreneurs and growing companies in Ireland, providing them with connections, a workplace, support and assistance, and more. Something…
Irish There Was a Right Answer
As The Cure says, it’s Friday, I’m in love… with Ireland. The weather has proved itself to be unreliable but surprisingly good so far. So, it’s been a cool and sunny day. We were visited by Docusign today! The company that made so many things possible and easier to do especially during the pandemic. Their…
Docusign Visit
During our recent visit to DocuSign, we had the opportunity to learn about their approach to multinational business and compare it to that of Google. In particular, we noticed that Google has a more global approach while DocuSign is more relevant in the USA. Google is a company that has a truly global reach and…
Stereotypes & Culture Shock
Since arriving, all I could think about was what American/tourist stereotypes I fell into. At one point today, a couple men stopped our group and asked “tourist?” and I realized it must have looked very obvious. And during our Docusign visit, I thought it was really weird how Michael talked about other foreign stereotypes in…
Every Signature Counts
Today Dr. Darren took us back to the docklands to discuss the housing crisis they are dealing with now, and the differences in education in Ireland and America. With new companies and people migrating to Ireland, there was a housing shortage. Because of this decline in available housing, there was a high demand with low…
GEC Visit
During our recent site visit, my team and I had a great opportunity to gather valuable information for our upcoming presentation. It was an exciting experience as we explored the location and took thorough notes to help us construct our presentation. The site visit was a crucial part of our process/presentation, where we got to…
Contrasting Cultures- Google and DocuSign
This morning, we had the opportunity to hear from a high-level employee from DocuSign. Although we were unable to tour DocuSign’s physical office building, it is apparent that there is a cultural difference between the company and Google, which we have previously toured. Although the cultures are different, both seem to have a strong culture…
Gabby Goes To GEC
Today we had a site visit at GEC learning about how they connect entrepreneurs under one roof to promote creativity and sustainability in their businesses. Afterwards, a few of us decided to go to a bakery and got some delicious sandwiches and cake. We then walked in the pouring rain to see the National Irish…
An Entrepreneurial Mindset…
Today, we visited Guinness Enterprise Center or GEC. For context, GEC is a company that helps provide resources for other businesses to grow in an entrepreneurial environment. My main takeaway from today is that when companies empower each other there are large benefits for both parties. Being a business student I have always been taught…
Contracts Made Easy
We went back to the Docklands today so Mr. Kelly could finish his lecture. We sat outside with the big red poles, glass buildings, and a pretty view of the bay. He continued discussing Ireland’s history and finished with some advice as we enter the workforce. He used analogies about lasagna, the body, and cigarettes,…
A day with Docusign
It was my group’s turn for our site visit today. We were originally assigned Core, an advertising agency within Dublin as our company, but unfortunately they were not able to accommodate last minute. We then switched to Docusign, but were told the day before our meeting that we would not be able to visit their…
Guinness – Enterprise not Beer
We started the morning with a visit to Guinness Enterprise Center! GEC is a startup hub with an array of services and support for entrepreneurs. Some of these include work space, mentorship, networking events, funding, and so much more. They also have connections with universities throughout the world including some in America. My key takeaway…
Thursday, May 11th
We had another company site visit today: Guinness Enterprise Center! I was excited for the tour, since GEC is the company my group is focusing on during this program. Before coming to Dublin, I had spent some time researching and reading about GEC’s products and services. The company has a wide variety of programs that…
Carving Your Own Path
Yesterday, after our first site visit tour at Google, I was ready for our second, the Guiness Enterprise Centre (GEC). I learned about incubators and their uses in my introductory business class, but this is my first time looking inside one. I walked through the hallway and glancing left and right at the open office…
GEC and Fish and Chips
Hello everyone, today was a shorter day but a rather restful day. We started the day with a trip to the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC for short). We went to the company and just like yesterday at Google, we sat in on a little presentation/lecture on the history of GEC and what the company does…
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Our recent visit to GEC proved to be a truly enlightening experience. Despite the information presented on their website, we were pleasantly surprised by the level of exceptional care, organization and support GEC provides to startups. From Investor-Ready Preparation and Access to Finance, to Incubation Space and Community Collaboration Programs, GEC offers a comprehensive range…
GEC and Fostering Growth
Today we headed to the Guinness Enterprise Centre, a company focused on helping entrepreneurs reach their potential as companies. Todays visit changed my mindset on being an entrepreneur. I have always thought of entrepreneurs as individuals with a goal to create their own business by using innovative strategies and ideas. While this is true, GEC…
5/11/2023
Today we visited the GEC (Guiness Enterprise Centre). The main objective of the company is to empower entrepreneurs to start and scale. One of my biggest takeaways came from their networking opportunities. I was very impressed how the GEC organizes regular events, workshops, and networking sessions to connect entrepreneurs and startups with investors, customers, and…