John Hyland

John Hyland is the founder of ClubSpot, a company based in County Cavan, Ireland, that focuses on helping sports clubs reduce administrative burdens and increase recurring revenues.12 He founded ClubSpot in 2020, drawing from his personal experience with the challenges faced by volunteer-run clubs.2

Professional Background

John's career journey includes:

• Founder of ClubSpot (January 2019 - Present)1
• Participation in Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers program (2019-2020)1
• Manager at Hyland Turfcare (November 2011 - April 2019)1
• Assistant Manager at the National Treasury Management Agency (February 2016 - November 2017)1

Education

John has a strong educational background in business and sports management:

• Master of Science in Sports Management from University College Dublin (2016-2017)1
• Bachelor of Business in Marketing from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (2011-2015)1
• Professional Diploma in Performance Management from UCD Professional Academy (2020)1

Achievements and Recognition

John has received several accolades for his entrepreneurial efforts:

• Named in the "30 under 30" list by both Sport for Business and Sunday Independent in 20201
• Winner of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur in the Best Business Idea category for Cavan in 20191
• Recipient of the GMIT Student Achievement Award in 20121

ClubSpot

ClubSpot, John's brainchild, is a customer-driven platform that combines a Club Administration backend system with a member-facing app.2 The company aims to empower volunteer-run sports clubs by streamlining their operations and enhancing member engagement.2