This week on Hibernian Radio, host Paddy Houlihan sits down with Peggy O’Flaherty, a five-time founder and current CEO of Vinly, the AI-powered communication platform built to foster meaningful conversations and unlock real community. From growing up as the youngest of ten in Downers Grove to becoming a leading female voice in Chicago’s tech and entrepreneurial circles, Peggy’s story is as inspiring as it is deeply Irish. Paddy and Peggy trace her path from launching small ventures as a stay-at-home mom, to co-founding OneParish, an app that connected thousands of churches and parishioners nationwide, to building Mavely, a pioneering influencer marketing platform. Each step of the journey highlights the grit, faith, and creativity that have made Peggy a standout leader. Now with Vinly, she’s setting her sights on disrupting legacy platforms like LinkedIn, using AI to strengthen networks, elevate authentic conversations, and build social capital in new ways. Along the way, Peggy opens up about the highs and lows of startup life, the challenges facing women in tech, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of female founders. It’s an episode filled with entrepreneurial lessons, Irish spirit, and plenty of inspiration for anyone chasing a big idea.

Sponsors for this episode: Madden Funds, Local 150, Fox’s Pizza, and Flood Brothers Disposal.