Resilience and perseverance are the traits that define a true entrepreneur, and Shane Ryan has both in abundance, which he demonstrated when he overcame two failed attempts to get his vegan food business Fiid off the ground.

Third time around the 30-year-old Irishman succeeded, and within a year his business was profitable, listed with several major multiples, and valued at €1.5 million ($1.7 million).

Shane Ryan is an alumni of the New Frontiers Programme, read the full Forbes article by Alison Coleman – click here.