Natalie Walsh, Natalie Walsh
Natalie Walsh
Director of Entrepreneurial Development
Natalie Walsh

Natalie Walsh is Director of Entrepreneurial Development at the University of Galway, where she leads transformative initiatives to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of IdeasLab and the Empathy Studio, delivering award-winning programs that blend human-centered design, technology, and societal impact. With a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship in Academia from Trinity College Dublin and €11M+ secured in funding, Natalie is also a Stanford Faculty Innovation Fellow and EU EntreComp Champion. Her work focuses on activating entrepreneurial skills, advancing inclusive innovation, and building ecosystems that empower the next generation of changemakers.