Ep 21 - Darragh Gaffney - Business Lead Ireland at Leyton

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Darragh Gaffney, Business Lead Ireland at Leyton.

Darragh shares how Leyton helps startups and scaling companies unlock funding they didn't know was available to them, particularly through Ireland's R&D tax credit scheme. He talks about the importance of choosing the right funding mechanism at the right time, why good governance and documentation matter more than founders realise, and what separates the startups that scale from those that stall. They also discuss delegation, laser focus on commercial priorities, and why chasing the wrong money can cost you more than it gives you.