EE 49 - Jennie McGinn - Founder Prowlster & Opsh

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As the founder of Prowlster & OpSh, Jennie has been at the forefront of eCommerce innovation in Ireland since 2008.

The world ahead is uncertain and many people face tough decisions. It is more important than ever that we hear from people who’ve made hard choices and will honestly share the journey.
This week’s chat with Jennie couldn’t have come at a better time as she embodies the resilience required to be an entrepreneur.

In a wide-ranging chat, we discover:

  • How her first venture started as a hobby

  • Why family can be the perfect co-founders

  • The funding trap in Ireland

  • The major issues holding back retailers from being successful at eCommerce

  • Knowing when to pivot and when to stop

  • Where to find the resilience to start again

  • The forthcoming boom in eCommerce post-Covid