Paul O'Brien

Experience

Austin Technology Incubator

Advisor

Founder

GroupCharger, Moodfish, Cospace, FoTacts, Funded House, Startup Economist

Employee

MicroVentures, Outright, Yahoo, Hewlett-Packard, HP, GroupCharger, Zvents, Dachis Group, Sprinklr, Cleantech Open, Arizona State University, 1839 Ventures, FoxTranslate, MediaTech Ventures, Startup Economist

Advisor

Austin Technology Incubator, Seed Sumo, Cleantech Open, VChain Solutions, PetParent, AutoMatter.io, DevGo, SmartHome Hero, CabForward, PerkPals, Macrofunder, Blended Sense

Mentor

Founder Institute, Seed Sumo, Galvanize, VIRAL INDUSTRIES

Projects

Startup Economist

Innovation Public Affairs, Government Relations, & Economics

Managing Director · In-depth analysis and opinion of startups, innovation, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Critical and educational content for entrepreneurs.

Funded House

Real Conversation About Growing and Getting to The Next Roun

Conference specific programming and production designed to help conferences meet the expectations of Venture Capital partners by better connecting fundable… · More

With John Zozzaro, Tamara Deike

Collective

Media Innovation Incubator

Your next venture developed from idea to incorporation, in an intensive, 12 week, media and technology curriculum, experienced mentor program designed with you in mind.

With John Zozzaro, Andy Hart, Austin Larson

Atx+Pak Launch Entrepreneurship Program

Global Startup Exchange Program - Pakistan & Austin TX

With Chris Scheetz, Kenan Rappuchi

Texas Venture Growth Forum

The Texas Entrepreneur Networks and Hermes Investment Group have launched a new investment forum for Texas companies seeking later stage funding; Series B… · More

With Rudy Garza, Michael Crider, Ben Dyer

TXVGF

A venture growth consortium focused on TX-based technology

The TXVGF will align key mid to late stage venture and growth capital investors with Texas-based technology companies looking for Series B and Beyond (B+)… · More

With Rudy Garza, Paul C Watson

Education

About

Achievements

Raised over $30M in venture funding as CMO of 3 startups. Co-founded startup incubators. Developed founder curriculum and education programs. Guide lawmakers about innovation and entrepreneurship.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Online Marketing Social Media Marketing Internet Marketing Sales and Marketing Viral Marketing Product Marketing Wordpress Front-End Development Copywriting Public Relations Public Speaking Analytics & Reporting SEO/SEM Business Development Sales Monetization E-Commerce Advertising Social Media Internet Consumer Internet Digital Media Location Based Services Marketplaces Lead Generation Open Source Crowdsourcing Social Commerce Parenting Performance Marketing Email Marketing Blogging Blogger Relations Business Strategy Business Intelligence Venture Fundraising Public Affairs Government Relations Policy Development Public Policy Policy Analysis

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Peter Drucker

What's your favorite non-business book?

History of Ireland; Malachy McCourt

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

Same thing. I do what I love, love what I do, and my family is a part of that. Money would merely alleviate concerns.

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

Twitter

Paul O'Brien

https://wellfound.com/company/startup-economist Formerly of @microventures-1, @zvents, @outright, @dachis-group, @fliptop, HP & @yahoo, and @mediatech-ventures

Raised over $30M in venture funding as CMO of 3 startups. Co-founded startup incubators. Developed founder curriculum and education programs. Guide lawmakers about innovation and entrepreneurship.