Building something global from Northern Ireland
Belfast-based entrepreneur, founder of three brands, and documenter of the honest creator journey. 60 years young and just getting started.
I'm a Belfast-based entrepreneur turning 60 in June 2026. Every morning, I cycle to my co-working space and sit down to build something that matters. I'm the founder of three brands, a believer in putting real people behind real businesses, and a relentless documenter of the journey—both the wins and the failures.
Alan Jones Creator Diary is my personal brand. It's the human thread that connects everything I do. Here, I share the behind-the-scenes truth: what it actually takes to build three brands at 60, how I leverage AI as a co-pilot, and why authenticity matters more than perfection in business and in life.
I believe in one honest story across three brands. Not three separate narratives, but one creator weaving together business education, real product creation, and transparent personal growth. That's the philosophy. That's what you'll find here.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a creator exploring AI-human collaboration, or someone curious about building real businesses from Northern Ireland, there's something here for you.
Flagship. Real product, real place, real profit. Premium Irish whiskey exports to India. This is where the rubber meets the road—a tangible business built on authenticity, quality, and Northern Irish heritage. Proof that you can build something global without leaving Belfast.
Visit BrandBusiness education in action. Crowdfunding media brand. Where entrepreneurship meets media. Talkfunding is my vehicle for teaching others how funding works, how to build businesses, and how to tell compelling stories about your venture. Education through storytelling.
Visit BrandPersonal brand. The human thread that documents everything. This is the nexus. Here, I share my journey building three brands, collaborating with AI, navigating entrepreneurship at 60, and staying honest about what works and what doesn't.
ExploreThe journey didn't start yesterday. Honest, unfiltered videos from the archive — a middle-aged guy figuring it out.
A whirlwind business visit to Hong Kong — what happens when you pack a full day of meetings into half a day in one of the world's great cities.
Watch on YouTube →Two days from the finish line. An honest check-in on what a 30-day personal challenge actually feels like when you're nearly there.
Watch on YouTube →A 2015 vlog reflecting on James Altucher's Choose Yourself. The book that shifted something. Looking back, it was the right call.
Watch on YouTube →Honest writing from Medium. Thoughts on building, creating, and living fully at 60.
I asked Barclays Business for a favour while reviewing my monthly outgoings. They gave me a free year. Here's what happened.
Read on Medium →The first step. Alan begins his Medium journey — why he's writing, what he's building, and what you can expect from the road ahead.
Read on Medium →Where it all began. The story behind the journey — who Alan Jones is, where he's come from, and why he's building in public.
Read on Medium →Whether you want to discuss collaboration, ask about one of my brands, or just say hello—I'd love to hear from you. Let's build something together.