Mary Carty is an award winning entrepreneur with a background in art, education and startups. Previously she was executive director of the Blackstone LaunchPad at NUI Galway. Mary co-founded Outbox Incubator, a Stemettes initiative providing seed funding, mentorship and support to girls under 22 years of age. Prior to that she was CEO of BAFTA nominated agency, Spoiltchild, and has served on the board of the Irish Internet Association. She has worked with leading international companies, cultural institutions, universities and non-profits over the past ten years. She has lectured widely on Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Universities and Colleges across Europe. Mary has a BA in Fine Art Sculpture, a MA in Irish Visual Culture and an Advance Diploma in Management Practice and Business Administration from Ulster University.