From the lab bench to the boardroom, Oonagh Monahan has cracked what it really takes to turn food science into funded, scalable businesses. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from major manufacturing roles to backing high-potential food tech startups across Europe—and what actually determines who gets funded and who doesn’t. If you’re building a food or agri‑food venture, you’ll hear the classic mistakes to avoid, how to stand out in EU funding calls like EIT Food, where AI genuinely adds value (and where it doesn’t), and why her book Money for Jam has become a go-to guide for first‑time founders. Listen in for sharp, practical insights on turning good ideas into investable, sustainable food businesses. Find Oonagh at :https://alphaomega.ie/
Backing Food Innovators – Inside EIT Food with Oonagh Monahan
