Eamonn Carey

From angels to unicorns, the startup world has its own unique, and occasionally impenetrable language. If you’re learning about entrepreneurship, thinking of starting or joining a startup or dipping your toes in the world of investing – the sheer number of acronyms, buzzwords and technical phrases used can leave people confused, bemused, or worse yet, embarrassed at the things they think they should know.

That’s where The Startup Lexicon comes in. With contributions from academics… Show more

From angels to unicorns, the startup world has its own unique, and occasionally impenetrable language. If you’re learning about entrepreneurship, thinking of starting or joining a startup or dipping your toes in the world of investing – the sheer number of acronyms, buzzwords and technical phrases used can leave people confused, bemused, or worse yet, embarrassed at the things they think they should know.

That’s where The Startup Lexicon comes in. With contributions from academics, founders, investors and people from the tech ecosystem, this book deciphers the hidden language of the startup world. With simple definitions of the most frequently used words, alongside stories that give more context and colour, the Startup Lexicon is an incredible primer for anyone interested in one of the biggest and fastest growing sectors in the business world.

Whether you're in a boardroom or a classroom, or if you're just brushing up before an all-important investment or partnership meeting, the Startup Lexicon will act as your primer and reminder on everything from web3 to burn rate. Show less

Why startups need to do due diligence on their investors before they go too far down the road with them.

An article I wrote about the importance of adding mischief to digital businesses.

An article I wrote about the best tools that anyone can use to prototype their ideas.

An article for Mashable about how apps like WeChat, Line and Kakao are generating revenues and how WhatsApp, Viber and others are likely to follow.

An article about the rise of WhatsApp

How brands can use the Kiip platform to engage with huge audiences who are playing games and using apps.

My article on dodgy Facebook practices by brands and agencies in the MENA region.