Denise McQuaid

Denise McQuaid is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, investment, and strategic growth advisory. Currently serving as an Advisory Board Member at UK Business Angels Association and Co-Founder & Director of Investor Relations at AwakenAngels, Denise is committed to advancing women-led start-ups in Ireland. As a Core Partner for the Women TechEU project, Denise supports early-stage deep tech startups led by women. At Cranfield School of Management, Denise acts as a Growth Advisor, offering strategic guidance for sustainable development. Other key positions include Director at Purple Fly Ltd, Mentor at the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service, Steering Committee Member at Digital Irish, and Director of Innovation Scouting at CO:CUBED. Denise has also made significant contributions at Consilience Ventures and previously led the Gender Lens Investing Programme at GoBeyond. Educational credentials include studies at Technological University Dublin.