Alan Costello

Alan Costello is an Innovation, Strategy & Venture Investment professional with a focus on ClimateTech and Food/Agtech.

He excels in building alliances, partnerships, and providing innovative solutions to C-Level teams.

Alan's expertise lies in external innovation strategies for corporates, venture investments, and scaling/venture platform development.

He is known for providing high-value input to small and early-stage companies, big corporations, 3rd level institutions, and enterprise agencies in areas of equity raising, export, and scaling.

Alan enjoys bridging gaps through Design/Outcome Thinking and is passionate about coaching, teaching, and mentoring.

His interests extend to board advisory roles, coaching SMEs, contributing to Horizon 2020 SME instrument, and designing strategy and innovation programs for various clients.

Alan is a sought-after speaker and organizer at National and International conferences with a strong interest in supporting the not-for-profit sector and local economic development.

He has held board positions in organizations such as FirstFortnight, Irish Forum for Natural Capital, and The Mill Enterprise Centre.

Additionally, Alan has been actively involved in various memberships and past board roles, showcasing his wide expertise in Strategy, Innovation, Marketing, Leadership development, Fundraising, and ecosystem support.

Alan Costello's educational background includes an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Dublin City University and a BSc in Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences from the University of Brighton.