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About

Dublin-based software and AI company building GDPR-compliant systems on EU sovereign infrastructure. Custom development, private AI, hackathons, corporate AI training, and community events.

Dublin, Ireland
Official Claude Code Partner
Manus AI Event Sponsor

Our Story

European businesses need software that meets GDPR and EU AI Act standards, but most struggle to find teams who build compliance-first rather than bolting it on as an afterthought. The gap between what companies need and what's available has never been wider.

Echofold was founded in Dublin in 2024 to close that gap. We build custom software—mission-critical internal systems, CRM platforms, startup MVPs—all EU-compliant from day one. We're also building Fractium, our private AI platform on EU sovereign infrastructure for organisations that need their data to stay in Europe.

Beyond building, we train teams through our 14-course AI programme, run hackathons for companies and the public, and host community events at VibeWorks in Dublin. Everything we do comes back to helping businesses ship real products with AI.

Leadership

Kevin Collins - Co-Founder and CEO of Echofold, Dublin AI Company

Kevin Collins

Co-Founder & CEO

BSc BEng

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With a BSc in Computer Science, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, and a BEng in Electronics and Communications, Kevin brings deep technical foundations to everything he builds. After 16 years in corporate IT specialising in cybersecurity and compliance, he took the leap in September 2024 to create something that could make a real difference.

His corporate experience showed him how powerful technology can be when properly implemented, but also how often it fails to reach its potential due to complexity and inaccessibility. Having run multiple businesses throughout his career, Kevin has learnt from each venture—understanding what works, what doesn't, and most importantly, what people actually need.

His technical expertise has been validated through wins at the National AI Challenge and AWS Breaking Barriers Hackathon, where he built and deployed multi-agent systems under extreme pressure. Kevin is the only person in Ireland officially sponsored to run events for both Claude Code (Anthropic) and Manus AI, positioning Echofold at the forefront of AI developer education in the region.

Anthony Fildes - Co-Founder and COO of Echofold, Dublin AI Company

Anthony Fildes

Co-Founder & COO

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Anthony brings a unique perspective to Echofold—from building businesses in construction to now building production-grade AI systems. He understands both operational reality and technical possibility.

His entrepreneurial journey in AI began through Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers program, where he was building an AI-powered SaaS application and progressing through Phase 1, 2, and 3. It was during this program that he met Kevin, and recognising a shared vision for what AI could achieve, they joined forces to build something bigger together.

The gap between AI hype and production-ready systems has never been wider. While most "AI companies" are stuck building demos and pitching vaporware, Anthony focuses on shipping intelligent systems that solve real problems. At Echofold, he builds alongside Kevin, turning ambitious ideas into deployed products that actually work, combining technical expertise with years of practical business experience.

What Makes Us Different

We build and we teach. Most companies do one or the other—we do both because they reinforce each other. Building software every day means our training is grounded in real implementation, not theory. Training teams means we understand the problems businesses actually face.

We also run hackathons—both internal innovation sprints for companies and public events with sponsors. These aren't slide-deck competitions. Teams build real working prototypes that often become the starting point for production systems.

We're community-first, believing that shared knowledge creates more value than gatekeeping. That's why we run LaunchLoop, host free community events, and share what we learn through our news articles. Every piece of software we build is designed to produce real, measurable value—not impressive demos that never ship.

Our Values

Transparency

No black boxes. We believe in open, honest communication about how our systems work and what results you can expect. From software architecture decisions to AI training outcomes, you always know exactly what you're getting.

Empowerment Through Knowledge

We empower our customers to get the most from the systems we build. Our training programmes ensure your team can use AI effectively and independently.

Community Building

Shared knowledge and collaborative growth create more value than isolated competition. We're building Ireland's AI community through events, workshops, and meetups.

Accessible Technology

The latest AI technology should be available to every business, not just technical experts. We make AI accessible to Irish and EU businesses—GDPR-compliant and EU AI Act-ready from day one.

What We Do

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Custom Software Development

GDPR-compliant internal systems, custom CRM platforms, and startup MVPs. Built to EU regulatory standards with data sovereignty from day one.

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Fractium — Private AI

Private AI on EU sovereign infrastructure. Your data never leaves Europe—no transatlantic transfers, no third-party access, full GDPR compliance.

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Hackathons

We design and run hackathons for companies (internal innovation sprints) and the public (sponsored events). Teams build real working prototypes, not slide decks.

4

AI Training

14 hands-on courses from AI foundations to agentic orchestration. On-site or remote delivery across Dublin and Ireland. Your team leaves with skills they use immediately.

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Events & Community

As Ireland's official Claude Code and Manus AI event partner, we host meetups and workshops. We also run LaunchLoop, a free community of 70+ Irish startup founders.

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