Few bridge the worlds of executive talent and global community quite like Feargall Kenny. An Irish-born entrepreneur based in New York, Kenny has built a dynamic career at the intersection of recruiting, diaspora leadership, and tech startup support.
As Founder of Glenborn Corporation and Chair of Digital Irish, he helps startups land top-tier sales talent while championing Irish innovation on the world stage. With a deep commitment to career growth, founder mentorship, and global expansion, Kenny’s impact is felt far beyond the boardroom.
From Tech Sales to Executive Search
Feargall’s path began in technology sales roles at companies like BT, KickApps, Attributor, Equinix, and InterNAP. That experience helped him understand what makes elite sales teams tick. In 2009, he launched Glenborn Corporation, a boutique executive search firm specializing in placing senior sales and client service leaders into VC-backed SaaS, fintech, and adtech companies.
His insight into the hiring process is widely respected, often sharing guidance on LinkedIn profile optics, candidate tenure, and go-to-market leadership trends. With 9,100+ followers, his career commentary resonates with both recruiters and rising professionals alike.
“Optics matter, especially in sales,” he advises in his popular LinkedIn posts.
Launching a Global Irish Tech Network
In 2014, Feargall founded Digital Irish, a nonprofit network connecting Irish professionals and startups across New York, London, Washington D.C., Sydney, and Melbourne. Now with 5,000+ members, Digital Irish has become a critical launchpad for Irish-founded companies seeking U.S. traction.
The organization hosts bi-monthly pitch nights, community events, and leadership panels, and has supported more than 250 Irish startups expanding into global markets. Feargall also co-founded Digital Irish Angels and an accompanying venture fund, offering critical early-stage capital to diaspora-backed companies.
“Being Irish in New York City gives us the best of both sides of the Atlantic,” he told Irish America. “From supremely confident to disarmingly self-deprecating.”
Building Community Through Business
Beyond business, Feargall is recognized for his charity work, particularly with the Children’s Medical Research Foundation in the U.S., and for his role in uplifting Irish professionals around the world. His initiatives support everyone from young graduates to senior founders, all grounded in a vision of connection, culture, and impact.
He was recently featured in Irish America’s Business 100 and the Bruce Morrison Legacy Project, which honors Irish-American leaders shaping their industries through entrepreneurship and advocacy.
Why Feargall Kenny Matters
As featured in Millionaire MNL, Feargall Kenny is a rare hybrid of headhunter, builder, and connector. He’s scaled executive careers through Glenborn and elevated Irish-founded ventures through Digital Irish, blending strategy with service and leadership with loyalty.
Whether placing a CRO in a SaaS unicorn or spotlighting a founder at a New York pitch night, Kenny remains focused on creating platforms where talent, capital, and community converge.
