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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 35 MIN

Lessons from Losing: Ciaron Dunne, Genie Ventures

from Awin-Win Marketing Podcast · host Awin

What if failure is just another way of finding out what works?In this episode of Lessons from Losing, Ciaron Dunne, co-founder of Genie Ventures, reflects on more than two decades of building businesses - including plenty of ideas that didn't quite go according to plan.From seeing Google wipe out years of hard-earned search traffic and launching businesses that never took off, to losing £40,000 on a campaign on the same night his team won two industry awards, Ciaron explains why learning to laugh at failure, keep experimenting and know when to persevere has been fundamental to Genie Ventures' success.Lessons from Losing is an interview series from Awin, where we sit down with founders and business leaders to uncover the slip-ups, setbacks and struggles behind their success.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Awin's YouTube channel for more episodes of Lessons from Losing, founder stories and expert insights from across the world of digital marketing.#GetAWinWithAwin

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