The ieBusiness podcast meets Luke O’Connor, founder of vintage jersey shop KitLaunch
Meets Luke Founder Shop Jersey Vintage Podcast O’connor, Kitlaunch The Iebusiness Of
Luke O’Connor went from working as technology recruitment consultant with Morgan McKinley to selling vintage football shirts and jerseys from a stall in the Marina Market in Cork.
The journey didn’t stop in Cork though. Luke has since gone full-time selling jerseys out of his own store in Barcelona.
In this episode of the , in association with PwC, Luke talks to business journalist Cáit Caden about why he decided to move his business abroad and what it’s like being an expat at a time when many countries are protesting against tourists and newcomers amid housing shortages.
Luke also spoke about how cost-of-living pressures have effected his business, or more to the point, how customers are still willing to splurge on collecting vintage jerseys.
Luke joins the list of other guests on this season of The ieBusiness Podcast that that delves into the journeys of Irish business leaders who have achieved remarkable success on the global stage.
Each episode will feature an in-depth interview with a different leader, exploring their background, career trajectory, key challenges, and insights into the business world in their adopted country.