Sharon Keegan
Entrepreneur, innovator, mentor & Olympic weightlifter
Sharon Keegan is a dynamic entrepreneur and innovator based in Dublin, Ireland, with a proven track record of launching, scaling, and mentoring successful ventures.
Over the course of her career, she has excelled in combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise to drive business growth, inspire creativity, and create meaningful impact.
As the founder of a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business, Sharon successfully navigated a highly competitive retail landscape, achieving rapid growth by offering competitive pricing, and a customer-centric approach. Her ability to identify market gaps and connect with consumers propelled the brand to prominence. While the changing retail environment led her to wind down the business, her experience provided profound insights into innovation, adaptability, and beauty of failing forward.
Olympic weightlifting athlete at 42 Sharon will represent her country on an international stage in Albania this coming May and the journey of failing forward brought her to this very position.
In addition to her entrepreneurial journey, Sharon is a sought-after consultant and mentor who empowers start-up founders and product-focused businesses.
Her expertise lies in leveraging innovation to create scalable solutions, implementing automated systems for growth, and fostering authentic brand storytelling.
With a strong presence on LinkedIn, Sharon has cultivated a network of ambitious entrepreneurs, offering strategic guidance to help them navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Sharon’s commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders is exemplified through her work with Maynooth University. As a program developer and educator, she designed an entrepreneurship and innovation module for young women as part of the STEM Passport program.
Her program has inspired participants to explore creative problem-solving, develop entrepreneurial skills, and gain confidence in pursuing leadership roles in STEM fields.
Currently, Sharon is focused on creating inspiring and authentic content to share lessons from her business journey while supporting creatives through a non-profit initiative. By addressing the challenges posed by AI and fostering spaces for expression and inclusion, she is passionate about helping individuals thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Sharon Keegan’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovative mindset, and dedication to empowering others make her an invaluable contributor to any entrepreneurial program and her talks evoke emotion, authenticity, realism and uplifting encouragement and empowerment.
The room will be elevated, moved and reminded of their powerful strength.
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