Conor Gallagher: AllotMe

 

Meet Conor Gallagher…

Conor Gallagher is the North Belfast-born founder of AllotMe: an online platform that connects empty outdoor space with would-be vegetable growers, often described as the Airbnb for gardens.

He gave up his career as an architect to work on AllotMe, in response to increasing demand for allotment spaces across the UK and Ireland during multiple lockdowns in the summer of 2020

In today’s episode, we chat about:

  • Working for street corner fruit vendors in NYC

  • The joy of growing your own vegetables

  • Getting into the start-up world

  • And the highs/lows he’s experienced along the way

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  • One thing most people don't know about you:
    My eating habits are pretty robotic

  • Favourite Book:
    Leonardo DaVinci, by Walter Isaacson

  • Favourite Quote:
    “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan

  • Last but not least, is there anything you'd like us to promote?
    AllotMe! Got spare garden space? List it here: https://www.allotme.co.uk/host

    Want to start growing your own food? Find a space here: https://www.allotme.co.uk/greenfingers

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