# Event Details - **Event Name**: Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Born on the island. Built a US cyber security company. Raised $7M. Liam Downward on what he'd tell founders starting out here on the island.About this EventLiam Downward was born on the Isle of Man. He built a career in cyber security in the US, and in 2001 Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor named him one of the state's top 100 high-tech leaders.In 2018 he co-founded CYRISMA in Rochester, New York. It helps the IT firms that look after small businesses find and fix their security risks. In 2024 it raised $7 million in growth equity.He's been there and done that. On 14 October he's back to tell us how.Three hosts, one founder, no slides:Carol Glover, leadership coach and founder of Human Frontier ThinkingShelley Langan-Newton, CEO and a Startup BuilderChamara Peiris, LaunchpadWhat we'll get into:Leaving the island, and building a career from scratch abroadTurning years of security work into a product people pay forHow a $7M growth round comes together, and what the investor checksStepping back from the CEO job, and why a founder might choose toWhat he'd do differently if he were starting on the island todayWho it's for:Founders, would-be founders, and anyone in tech or cyber on the island. CyberIsle is the next day. Consider this your warm-up.Free to attend.This session is filmed for Launchpad's YouTube channel.Where: Launchpad Event Space, Hillary House, Prospect Hill, Douglas, IM1 1EQWhen: Wednesday 14 October 2026, 17:30Hosted by Launchpad, the Isle of Man's Builder's Playground. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/douglas/been-there-done-that-a-fireside-chat-with-manx-born-liam-downward/100002002450249601 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Launchpad - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Douglas - **state**: IM - **country**: Man, Isle of - **location**: Launchpad - **lat**: 54.15047980000001 - **long**: -4.4808976 - **full address**: Launchpad, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9d4181b9256f01fb12af25178cfebdf1971de079b9b3ad08926e0476f3caf6cd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc280878-gmir.jpg?v=1790951644 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward being held? - **A:** Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Launchpad, Prospect Hill, Douglas, Man, Isle of. - **Q**: Who is organizing Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward? - **A:** Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward is organized by Launchpad. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Been There, Done That: A fireside chat with Manx-born Liam Downward is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Douglas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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