Patrick McGinnis

Patrick J. McGinnis is an international venture capitalist, host of the hit podcast "FOMO Sapiens," and author of several influential books including "Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice" (2020) and "The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job." His insightful work on decision-making and entrepreneurship has been featured across various prestigious platforms such as The New York Times, Politico, The Financial Times, The Guardian, BBC, MSNBC, Boston Globe, Inc, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, and more.

McGinnis, who is credited with coining the terms FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FOBO (Fear of a Better Option), first introduced these concepts in a 2004 article in the student newspaper of Harvard Business School. Both terms have profoundly impacted cultural and business discussions worldwide, with FOMO being added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2013. His 2019 TED Talk exploring FOBO and decision-making strategies has amassed over 1.5 million views, reflecting its global relevance.

Besides his literary contributions, McGinnis is the managing partner and founder of Dirigio Advisors, where he provides strategic advice in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America. His podcast "FOMO Sapiens" brings together leaders from various fields, sharing insights on making balanced personal and professional choices in an era of endless possibilities. Noteworthy guests have included figures such as Jay Shetty, Gretchen Rubin, and Andrew Yang, as well as founders of companies like Luke’s Lobster and Hello Fresh.

Originally from Maine and now based in NYC, McGinnis is an alum of both Georgetown University and Harvard Business School. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, he has traveled to over 115 countries, further enriching his global perspective and approach to business and entrepreneurship.