Our history
From a blog to a group.
It started in 2010 with articles on economics, entrepreneurship and the financial markets. Here's what happened next.
- 2010
The Positive Economist blog
Susan Hayes and Ardle Culleton start writing on economics, entrepreneurship and the financial markets.
- 2011
First export sale
Financial training delivered to a bank and financial services organisations in Malta.
- 2012
First international conference
Speaking in London for the Irish International Business Network.
- 2013
The Savvy Woman's Guide
Launched The Savvy Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom, helping women turn financial dreams into reality.
- 2014
The Savvy Guide to Making More Money
Published with Penguin, focused on entrepreneurship and income generation.
- 2015
Savvy Teen Academy
Co-founded, alongside thought leadership on Generation Z and the future of work.
- 2016
DCU innovation partnership
Bringing active peer learning into financial education and conference experiences.
- 2017
Ulster University
Associate Lecturer status at Ulster University Business School.
- 2018
Ireland Hong Kong Business Forum
Joined the board, bringing international attitudes to hands-on learning.
- 2019
Positive Economics, 2nd edition
Brought to secondary schools as the economics syllabus was updated for the first time in fifty years.
- 2020
MC for a digital conference
Weaving stories, technology and audience interaction together online for the first time.
- 2021
Money Matters
Transition Year finance, published with the help of CFA Society Ireland.
- 2022
Active Peers AI Learning Centre
Monthly livestreams showing groups how to host engaging, active peer-learning sessions.
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