>I’m sometimes asked whether Stripe could have been started in Ireland. It’s impossible to really know the counterfactual, but I suspect not. -p. collison (blo

>I’m sometimes asked whether Stripe could have been started in Ireland. It’s impossible to really know the counterfactual, but I suspect not. -p. collison (blog) I think he was on a US bound circuit as soon as he was done with Leaving Cert. I don't think they "tried" Ireland despite selling a company siopa when they were 16 or what not. pg was aware of the two lads from an early age and recognized their talent quickly. I have no doubt they would have done well though I doubt very much as well as they have and theres something for ourselves in the Irish scene to reflect on that.