Trailblazer Talks with Joe Kiernan, CEO and Tech Entrepreneur
Are you interested in a career in tech or as an entrepreneur? Join us at the Neilson Hays Library on 25 May for a Trailblazer Talk with Joe Kiernan, tech entrepreneur and Silicon Valley CEO on how build a career in tech and the skills that helped him grow his business from start-up to success.
When: 2:30pm, Saturday 25th May
Where: Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok
Register here or simply join us the day! Seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
Creative Conversations: Trailblazer Talks
The Trailblazer Talks series at the Neilson Hays library features a number of Irish leaders blazing a trail in their respective industries. The talks are open to students and young people considering their own study and career options. Attendees will hear inspirational stories and practical advice directly from a range of industry professionals across tech, film, sustainability and international affairs.
About Joe Kiernan
Joe Kiernan is an Irish tech entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Frontdesk Anywhere, a leading cloud-based hotel management platform. Having graduated in computer science from Trinity College Dublin, Joe initially worked as a software developer in Dublin before making the jump to San Francisco and Silicon Valley working as a software engineer and tech consultant to a variety of industries.
In 2009 in San Francisco, Salesforce was leading the charge as multiple industries were moving into the cloud. Joe spotted a gap in the market and embarked on a mission to transform hospitality, bringing the industry into the cloud. In the years that followed, Frontdesk Anywhere grew into a globally recognized award-winning cloud-based property management system for hotels and management groups with customers in 35+ countries.
In January 2024 Frontdesk Anywhere was acquired by Mews, the leading platform for the new era of hospitality, powering 5,000 customers across more than 85 countries. Like Frontdesk Anywhere, The Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses.
Mews was named Best Property Management System 2024 by Hotel Tech Report and listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech 2024. Joe and his team have joined Mews to accelerate their mission of transforming an entire industry with cloud solutions that make hospitality more rewarding for everyone.