This week, I’m joined once again by Alejandro Gutierrez, now officially leading Solana Superteam Ireland, a new initiative powered by the Solana Foundation to accelerate Web3 innovation across the entire island of Ireland.
In this conversation, Alejandro and I go deep on how Solana Superteam Ireland came to life, why the momentum is building so quickly, and what this means for Ireland as a Web3 hub.
Alejandro shares how he went from convincing Dogpatch Labs to give him a table and a few chairs to creating a thriving Talent Hub that’s now attracting builders every Friday. That energy evolved into the Dublin BuildStation, a collaborative space supporting 19 project submissions to the recent Solana Colosseum Hackathon.
From stablecoin payments and agentic AI to health tech and startup funding, we talk about the intersection of talent, ecosystem development, and the future of digital finance on Solana in Ireland.
In this episode:
How Alejandro kicked off Solana Superteam Ireland from the ground up
The role of Dogpatch Labs and Solana Foundation in backing Irish builders
Why Ireland is uniquely positioned for Web3 leadership
The Dublin BuildStation and how it supports founders
Emerging verticals in Solana: payments, AI, and healthcare
The potential for a silent stablecoin revolution in the Irish payments landscape
The importance of community, continuity, and open collaboration
What’s next: Dublin Startup Village, university engagement, and more
EVENTS:
Dublin Tech Week - May 23rd- 30th, 2025 - full event listing
CryptoMondays Ireland with ETHDublin, Solana Superteam Ireland & Techstars - 26th May 2025
Techstars Web3 2025 Demo Day at NYTechWeek (NYC) - 4th June 2025
LINKS:
Solana Superteam Ireland: Website | X/(Twitter) | LinkedIn
Alejandro Gutierrez: X/(Twitter) | LinkedIn
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