Meet the Entrepreneur: Dr. Mamobo Ogoro from Gorm Media

• Date: Wednesday 17th September
• Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Venue: Work IQ Innovation Centre, Belgard Square North, Dublin 24 D24E1TT
• Cost: Free

The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin are delighted to announce a Meet the Entrepreneur event with Dr. Mamobo Ogoro from Gorm Media.  Mamobo is LEO South Dublin's Ambassador for this year's National Women's Enterprise Day 16th October 2025.

The event will take place on Wednesday 17th September from 9:30am - 12:30pm in Work IQ Innovation Centre, Belgard Square North, Dublin 24 D24E1TTl. 

Dr. Mamobo Ogoro is a Social Psychologist, Scholar, Broadcaster and multi-award winning social entrepreneur. Mamobo’s PhD research focused on migrant identity and how systems of inclusion and exclusion impact belonging for migrant communities.

As a result, she founded, and acts as the CEO of GORM, an award winning social enterprise on a mission to unify across differences and advance belonging for marginalised communities through intercultural media and education.

Mamobo is an avid conversationalist and sits as the youngest presenter on NewstalkFM, hosting the show ‘Younified’. Mamobo has been heralded for her work with GORM on countless occasions.

In 2024 she was listed as the first Echoing Green Fellow in Ireland (Previous fellows include Michelle Obama and Van Jones), and most recently won “Female Entrepreneur of the Year” Award in the South Dublin Local Enterprise Office Awards 2025.

Key Note speaker- Rosalind Beere

Dr. Rosalind Beere is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, lecturer, presenter, and author specialising in strategy and entrepreneurship. Growing up surrounded by entrepreneurship, she was inspired by her father and uncle, who founded Abrakebabra, now known as the AIL Group, which remains Ireland’s largest Irish-owned franchise system.

With a wealth of experience, Rosalind currently collaborates with Furthr on behalf of Enterprise Ireland, helping start-ups prepare for investment opportunities. As a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, she brings a deep understanding of franchising and strategic management, supported by her extensive knowledge across various industry sectors. Renowned for her analytical prowess and creative problem-solving abilities, she excels in business consultancy, identifying and addressing complex challenges to provide clients with effective commercial solutions that deliver tangible results. Her expertise extends to coaching, lecturing, and mentoring, empowering clients to achieve their business goals.

Additionally, Rosalind is the creator and founder of Chi Fit (functional beverages), which achieved an impressive annual turnover of €85K in its first year. She is now relaunching her brand with new look and fully composable premium packaging and a focus on e-commerce. Her blend of entrepreneurial spirit, academic insight, and practical experience positions her as a leading voice in the fields of strategy and entrepreneurship. Balancing her professional pursuits, Rosalind is also a mother to three beautiful children, all under the age of 13.

Rosalind also works with mentorswork.ie and offers EU funded free mentoring to any business at any stage. Rosalind has also just launched her new website www.theinnovationstrategist.com