The Founder Rollercoaster with Dan Thomas

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Hop on The Founder Rollercoaster with Dan Thomas as he discusses the highs &amp; lows of 5 years of being an entrepreneur.

<h2>Get Ready for The Founder Rollercoaster with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/archit3ctdan/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/archit3ctdan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Thomas</a>!</h2>Join us in person for an exciting ride into the ups and downs of being a founder. Dan Thomas spills the real deal on the founder's journey – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. If you’re into entrepreneurship or just love a good story, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on connecting, learning, and having a blast with fellow dream chasers! <h2>About the Speaker</h2>Dan Thomas is a trusted advisor to founders, C-suites, and executive teams. He helps organisations turn emerging tech into real business advantage—with measurable ROI.As CEO of Archit3ct Ltd, Dan has guided governments, startups, and global firms through AI adoption, product strategy, and risk management. He’s delivered over 80 hours of national AI training for the Isle of Man Government and is a founding partner of Activate AI, the national AI programme.He’s also a Digital Isle of Man Tech Educator of the Year finalist and leads the island’s push into practical, applied AI. <h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>Demystify the founder journey Hear the unfiltered truth about what it’s really like to build something from scratch—beyond the highlight reel.</li><li>Learn from lived experience Gain insights from Dan Thomas’s own rollercoaster ride as a founder, including lessons from wins, failures, and tough calls.</li><li>Prepare for the ups and downs Understand the emotional, mental, and practical challenges founders face—and how to stay grounded through it all.</li><li>Connect with like-minded builders Meet other entrepreneurs, startup teams, and future founders in a casual, supportive setting.</li><li>Spark reflection and action Walk away with fresh perspective, renewed motivation, and practical takeaways to apply to your own journey.</li></ul> <h2>About Launchpad</h2>Launchpad is the Isle of Man’s startup and innovation space.We bring together founders, freelancers, and remote workers through coworking, events, and community support. From early-stage ideas to growing ventures, Launchpad offers a space to connect, collaborate, and build.We also host workshops, guest talks, and founder meetups, helping people turn ambition into action.

Agenda

Arrival & Networking

Brief welcome by the Launchpad team and introduction to Dan Thomas.

Welcome & Intro

An honest dive into the real-life founder journey, highs, lows, and lessons learned.

The Founder Rollercoaster: Talk by Dan Thomas

Open floor for questions, reflections, and follow-ups.

Audience Q&A

Stick around for chats, connections, and good conversation.

Casual Networking

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The Founder Rollercoaster with Dan Thomas

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