Our team

Amy is passionate about people and the power of connection. With a strong background supporting micro and small businesses, she brings an ethos of building bridges—not gates—to help start-ups thrive.

A positive player with abundant enthusiasm, Amy is committed to fostering a vibrant, collaborative community. She looks forward to connecting with and championing the Ormeau Labs membership.

Emma O’Kane is our new community operations team member, who is passionate about fostering a thriving community at OL. She is eager to connect with the people behind the businesses, helping them network and grow while also expanding her own knowledge of the tech industry. Emma is excited to contribute to OL’s success and make a lasting impact.

Rosy Johnson is a dedicated Marketing student with a passion for applying her academic skills to real-world scenarios. As a Marketing and Events Intern at Ormeau Labs, Rosy is eager to contribute her knowledge and assist with events and marketing initiatives. Rosy's primary goal for the year is to make a positive impact on the team while further developing her event planning and marketing techniques, setting the stage for a promising future career.

Gary loves the Northern Irish tech ecosystem and all things venture capital. Over the last few years, he has helped founders across the island secure over £100m of funding. Additionally, he manages the HBAN network in the North, bringing angel investors together with potential founders to invest in. Recently, Gary has started writing small angel tickets himself in founders such as Enzai, Odin, and Pavlov. He is here to help as the dot connector, so if you need a connection, please reach out!

Chris is inspired to use his range of skills and experience for community growth. He has directed his focus to the Ormeau Labs community, leveraging his expertise to nurture startups and connect exceptional individuals. Chris is committed to fostering collaboration that helps propel the Ormeau Labs community toward innovation and success.

After working for Barclays bank for 16 years in various roles, Lisa now heads up Barclays Eagle Labs in Northern Ireland — a partner of Ormeau Labs since 2016.

Being extremely passionate about female entrepreneurship, she has been involved in hosting events for women in tech and establishing The Baths as a go-to space for women’s community groups.

Lisa's job has given her a well-known presence within the tech ecosystem in Belfast, and she's grateful every day that she gets to be part of such a thriving community.