PinnedPaul O'BrienFounders, VCs Might Not Like My Sharing This, But They ShouldOne of the more challenging skills to help develop in a founder, is being able to discern b.s. from experienced and valid advice. As you…Sep 21, 20232Sep 21, 20232
PinnedPaul O'BrienIt’s never as easy as it looks.I lost $50,000, more or less, on a business started in my 20s. Hurt a lot. I’m now 4d-*ahem* and finding peace with success. Lessons…Jan 4, 20231Jan 4, 20231
Paul O'BrienTime for Sales to ChangeHas the internet forced that it’s time for Sales to change? I think so, but bear with me because I know a lot of successful salespeople…Jul 16Jul 16
Paul O'BrienMedia is Capital: Startup Success Starts with Story and CommunitySee below to register for an interactive online workshop will challenge the traditional startup mindset and show you why media is the new…Jul 1Jul 1
Paul O'BrienThe Most Important Focus about the Future of MediaThe future of media is shaped by several critical considerations, but I had recently, an opportunity to sit with a few notable thought…Jul 1Jul 1
Paul O'BrienThe Personality of your VC Matters, Ask Investors their MBTIIt would seem I struck a bit of a chord the other day, pushing the popular Myers-Briggs personality assessments well beyond the overdone…Jun 28Jun 28
Paul O'BrienThe Myers-Briggs Personality Types that make Ideal Startup AdvisorsIn light of recent research establishing with near certainty that personality traits correlate with success (or failure) as a startup…Jun 27Jun 27
Paul O'BrienSuperman isn’t ComingWhen asked if I have any mentors to whom I look up to, people tend to chuckle when I share that at the top of my list are my family and…Jun 26Jun 26
Paul O'BrienThe Startup Advice that Matters, which you Rarely HearWhen 90% of startups fail, while you’re fixated on getting your MVP done, selling something, or raising capital, the advice that hopefully…Jun 19Jun 19
Paul O'BrienFinding the Right Cofounder for your StartupWith our latest classes with founders underway, we’re hovering around the time in our curriculum when we’re teaching people what it means…Jun 7Jun 7