#FollowMoShoppa
Joining us this week is Aisling Quinn, CEO and Co-Founder of MoShoppa. Recent Law Graduate turned eCommerce entrepreneur, Gaeilgóir and rescue dog fan.
How would you describe yourself in 6 words or less?
Unapologetic workaholic, determined dreamer, recovering perfectionist.
Can you tell us a bit more about you?
Despite growing up in the North East of England, I'm a proud Gaeilgóir and have spent most of my life living in Kildare. I studied Law at UCD but switched careers at an early stage to create MoShoppa and to take part in the exciting world of innovating technology. I’m now studying an MSc in E-Commerce full-time at DCU alongside launching MoShoppa into the US market, so I spend far too long at my desk every day. I'm a rescue-dog mom of 5 and can't wait to get back on a plane to somewhere sunny without WiFi!
What prompted you to start your business?
Shortly after finishing my Law degree at UCD, I arrived at the decision that I no longer wanted to be a solicitor. At the same time, my dad started working on an e-commerce concept for large football clubs, so I joined the company on a temporary basis to tie me over until I figured out my next move.
That was almost four years ago! As I was learning the ropes, I came up with the idea for MoShoppa, which built on the original e-commerce concept. I slowly gained the confidence in myself and of others to take a more senior position within the company. I worked my ticket and made sure that my contribution was invaluable.
Now CEO, I came to learn that the hard work had yet to begin but I couldn’t be more grateful to be in this position because my jump up the ladder would not have been possible without the mentorship, support and belief of the other shareholders in the company. My dad in particular involved me in every aspect of the business, so I was exposed to a lot but I always had his support and backing. It was like him teaching me how to ride a bike all over again – only with more tears!
So, I implore #AwakenHubbers to make a conscious effort to expose their younger employees in a supported way so that they can grow as people, become of greater value to the company and expedite their career path.
How has being part of the AwakenHub community helped your business?
Despite having a packed schedule, I always prioritise AwakenHub events because I learn something new every single time. From confidence building to practical business advice, the community has helped me to figure out what type of leader I want to be, which is helping to shape the culture of MoShoppa too. AwakenHub is safe environment where I can be completely open with other women who have experienced similar challenges getting a new business of the ground, and the best part is we’re all rooting for each other, no strings attached.
Have you an ‘ask’ which we can share with fellow #Awakenhubbers
If any #Awakenhubbers know of a club, charity, community or influencer in the US market who could benefit from selling the latest stock of the world’s top brands on their own online store without any of the heavy-lifting, I’d be very grateful of an introduction with a view to running a proof of concept. Thank you in advance.
Company Outline
MoShoppa are the e-commerce experts enabling you to create your online store and stock it with the world’s biggest brands. With this robust inventory access to sell over 140,000 brands, our customers can launch an e-commerce business or fundraising initiative with ease, without worrying about sourcing inventory, capital raising, shipping, and other barriers to starting and maintaining a profitable e-commerce revenue stream. MoShoppa provides an end-to-end revenue-generating e-commerce solution to influencers, clubs, communities and app developers.
Connect with Aisling via any of below.
Twitter: AshAtMoShoppa
Instagram: AshAtMoShoppa
Website: MoShoppa
LinkedIn: Aisling Quinn
