Articles by Niamh
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SoapBox is teaming up with the toy industry - here's how:
SoapBox is teaming up with the toy industry - here's how:
By Niamh Bushnell
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Does anyone know how this happens ? You have been “ close” 😜 to 5’7 since the age of 13 and then something strange starts to occur…. My youngest…
Does anyone know how this happens ? You have been “ close” 😜 to 5’7 since the age of 13 and then something strange starts to occur…. My youngest…
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David Gillick, take a bow, such an intelligent, compassionate, sensitive and empathetic interview with the inspiring Rhasidat Adeleke after her…
David Gillick, take a bow, such an intelligent, compassionate, sensitive and empathetic interview with the inspiring Rhasidat Adeleke after her…
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At the SoapBox Labs office, Katie Nicholson, Curriculum Associates' Chief Product Officer, shared how voice-enabled i-Ready literacy tasks will…
At the SoapBox Labs office, Katie Nicholson, Curriculum Associates' Chief Product Officer, shared how voice-enabled i-Ready literacy tasks will…
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Member of the Strategic Advisory Board
Rising Tide Capital
- 1 year 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Rising Tide Capital is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization based in Jersey City, NJ, transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship.
Rising Tide's programs support women, minorities, immigrants and other traditionally marginalized populations to start and grow successful businesses. By investing in the entrepreneurial spirit that already exists in distressed communities, we can make a lasting difference. If you'd like to learn more visit www.RisingTideCapital.org
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Equity in AI - A Checklist
SoapBox Labs
We developed this guide for assessing AI before integrating it into learning tools in the hopes that it acts as a compass and a north star for companies, and helps them to deliver accurate and equitable AI-powered experiences for all of the populations of kids they serve.
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America should learn from Europe and adopt tougher regulations on artifical intelligence
The Hechinger Report
Opinion piece featuring views and insights on the power and perils of AI from Dr. Patricia Scanlon, Founder of SoapBox Labs and Ireland's AI Ambassador. The piece positions the need to assess all AI tools for bias before they are deployed in classrooms.
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How to pitch to VCs in New York City
RTE Digital
See publicationAn article about the lessons I learned about pitching for funding at ERA. ERA is a tech accelerator I invest in, based in NYC.
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Announcing: Innovation Nation
Irish Independent
See publicationAnnouncing the launch of TechIreland's first coffee table book celebrating homegrown Irish innovation
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You too can become an investor in exciting new Irish innovation
Irish Independent
See publicationAn opinion piece encouraging people with pocket books of all sizes, to invest in young Irish companies through crowdfunding platforms.
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TechIreland adds data and insights to Irish innovation
RTE Digital
See publicationRTE's Marika MacCarvill covers the launch of TechIreland with some great video interviews with key supporters who explain why our mission is important and worthwhile. My uncle plays the trumpet in the background:)
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Bushnell ready to launch tech industry data site
Sunday Independent
See publicationDescribes the reasons behind the TechIreland project, its early funding successes and why data on Irish innovation is so key to policy change for entrepreneurs and startups in Ireland
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Cash out or stay in the game? The million-dollar question for startups in Ireland's technology sector
Irish Independent
See publicationI featured in this Adrian Weckler piece about funding and tax policy issues faced by startups in Ireland.
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Niamh Bushnell on VC funding for women
The Business on RTE Radio One
See publicationClip from my interview with Richard Curran of The Business about funding for female founders
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Startup group says tax change could unlock €100M
Irish Independent
See publicationArticle by journalist Paul O' Donoghue about the Dublin Startup Leaders Group I set up to drive policy change for Irish startups.
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First radio interview as Dublin Commissioner for Startups
Morning Ireland, RTE Radio One
See publicationJust home and a week into my new job, I go on national radio to explain the Commissioner role and why I'm the right person for the job.
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French
Full professional proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
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Italian
Professional working proficiency
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Very excited to continue the conversation at #SXSWEDU 2025 on how AI helps assessments be more authentic and actionable. Cast your vote before August…
Very excited to continue the conversation at #SXSWEDU 2025 on how AI helps assessments be more authentic and actionable. Cast your vote before August…
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Happy to have this article published on the topic of playful approaches to AI in schools! AI should be used to support playful, creative pedagogies…
Happy to have this article published on the topic of playful approaches to AI in schools! AI should be used to support playful, creative pedagogies…
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A key moment at #SXSWEDU 2024 was when Dr. Amelia Kelly shared a personal story to describe how reading tools, that are not voice-enabled, can…
A key moment at #SXSWEDU 2024 was when Dr. Amelia Kelly shared a personal story to describe how reading tools, that are not voice-enabled, can…
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I am beyond excited to share that I have started my dream role with the LEGO Group. I will be joining Victor Saeijs and the world-class team at LEGO…
I am beyond excited to share that I have started my dream role with the LEGO Group. I will be joining Victor Saeijs and the world-class team at LEGO…
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Vote to see us back at #SXSWEDU in 2025 sharing our thought leadership around AI in education. Vote to see our session on “How AI Makes Assessment…
Vote to see us back at #SXSWEDU in 2025 sharing our thought leadership around AI in education. Vote to see our session on “How AI Makes Assessment…
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I am excited to announce that Curriculum Associates has named Kelly Sia as the company’s next CEO, effective January 1, 2025. It’s been my honor…
I am excited to announce that Curriculum Associates has named Kelly Sia as the company’s next CEO, effective January 1, 2025. It’s been my honor…
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Voice AI gives us the opportunity to have a more authentic source of student learning. Very exciting to explore the possibilities with my colleagues…
Voice AI gives us the opportunity to have a more authentic source of student learning. Very exciting to explore the possibilities with my colleagues…
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Brilliant to have John J. Higginson, CTO at Curriculum Associates visit our offices in Dublin recently. John is excited about the SoapBox engine’s…
Brilliant to have John J. Higginson, CTO at Curriculum Associates visit our offices in Dublin recently. John is excited about the SoapBox engine’s…
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BIG NEWS: Female Invest just closed $11,2m in Series A… and we broke 4 world records in the process! 🚀👇 This fundraise marks a major milestone for…
BIG NEWS: Female Invest just closed $11,2m in Series A… and we broke 4 world records in the process! 🚀👇 This fundraise marks a major milestone for…
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A home life still life. 15 single socks. Many with other children's names responsibly stamped and stickered on, none belonging to my son. Of all…
A home life still life. 15 single socks. Many with other children's names responsibly stamped and stickered on, none belonging to my son. Of all…
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Great conversation with Adrian Weckler with Irish Independent The Big Tech Show about all things start-up, the entrepreneurial mindset and the next…
Great conversation with Adrian Weckler with Irish Independent The Big Tech Show about all things start-up, the entrepreneurial mindset and the next…
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