Jack Stenson is a name becoming synonymous with cross-border innovation, ClimateTech growth, and community-led startup ecosystems. As Head of Ireland and UK ClimateTech Lead at Plug and Play Tech Center, and Chairman of Digital Irish – London, he is helping shape the future of corporate innovation while connecting Irish talent to global opportunity.
Whether it’s launching the first ClimateTech programs in Ireland, building London’s most vibrant Irish tech network, or mentoring breakthrough sustainability startups, Stenson’s work blends operational scale with ecosystem soul.
Leading Plug and Play’s ClimateTech Expansion in Ireland
In 2025, Jack spearheaded Plug and Play’s first official entry into the Irish market, bringing the global innovation platform’s signature programs to Dublin and beyond. These initiatives are grounded in climate innovation, uniting stakeholders from industry, government, and academia to accelerate sustainable technology at scale.
“I was blown away by the excitement of Plug and Play bringing our global innovation platform to Ireland,” Jack shared, reflecting on the inaugural event.
From C-suite summits to corporate-startup matchmaking, he now drives ClimateTech collaboration across the UK and Ireland, helping corporates de-risk innovation and startups gain commercialization paths.
Digital Irish – London: A Community Powerhouse
Jack also founded the London chapter of Digital Irish in 2022, expanding the influential community to a global footprint of 5,000+ members. What began as an effort to spotlight Irish entrepreneurs abroad has evolved into a movement, hosting speakers like Bobby Healy of Manna Drone, bridging diaspora talent, and receiving recognition from the Embassy of Ireland in Great Britain.
His work underscores the value of community-powered growth, where cross-border connections unlock capital, collaboration, and shared purpose.
Startup Mentorship and Venture Support
Jack’s influence goes beyond events and expansion. As a mentor at Unreasonable Group, he has advised over a dozen startups, many of them sustainability-led, and served as Head of Startup Scouting – Europe for Unreasonable CHANGE 2022.
He also works closely with BT, scouting ClimateTech and SaaS startups for investment and partnership. His skill set spans corporate venturing, open innovation, and founder coaching, making him a connector between ideas and scale.
Why Jack Stenson Matters
As spotlighted by Millionaire MNL, Jack Stenson represents the new wave of innovation leaders, deeply networked, sustainability-focused, and community-driven. From Galway roots to a London base, his work bridges national ecosystems and global opportunity.
Whether empowering climate founders, mentoring high-impact ventures, or hosting Ireland’s most dynamic innovation events, Jack is making ClimateTech not just a movement, but a magnet, for collaboration, capital, and collective progress.
