This morning I had two meetings with two local companies.
The first was with Paul and Dee from Paperjam, a local brand and design company responsible for some of the most iconic and lasting designs in the industry. We talked about their commitment to excellence in branding, their conscientious and research-oriented approach to the development of a brand and their desire to work with excellent people. They’re intending to do some work with Digital Circle in 2011 on the importance of establishing a brand as well as doing some exclusive work with StartVI companies on improving their brand impact.
The second was with Stuart from Paperbag and we talked about the future direction of their company which specialises in the development of apps for iPhone and Windows Phone 7 and their development from a services-based company to one that also has their own IP and product. They’ve some exciting plans and a heap of great products (as well as being an active and contributing member of Digital Circle) and I’m very excited to see the development of their business in the year or so I’ve known them.
The thing they have in common (other than the word Paper) is that they’re both started by young entrepreneurs who have big ambitions and a lot to offer. Both already export most of their work outside of Northern Ireland and fulfill all of the conditions of being an InvestNI client so I’m going to help both of them avail of some of the supports which are available from our local offices.