Former Web Summit chief executive Paddy Cosgrave resigned in the wake of his recent comments on Israel. Cosgrave has always understood the limits of what, where and who he can excoriate while still running a highly successful, profitable business. Part of the deal that the Web Summit strikes with host cities is that they will be promoted as an “emerging”, “new” or “incredible” hub of talent and opportunity. As I write this, with the Web Summit kicking off tomorrow, it’s hard to see a way back for him in the short term. Yet while Cosgrave is in the doghouse right now, with no shortage of schadenfreude going around, it’s worth acknowledging that the Web Summit remains one of Ireland’s most successful tech-era exports.

Source: Irish Independent November 12, 2023 05:34 UTC