Patrick McGinnis

Venture Capitalist, Author, Creator of FOMO & FOBO

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Patrick McGinnis Biography

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.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/14/2024.

Patrick McGinnis Speaking Topics

  • Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship

    In a time of constant change, organizations of all sizes must think entrepreneurially. But thinking like an entrepreneur requires doing the work of an entrepreneur. Patrick teaches organizations how they can empower individuals and teams to embrace a new mindset to drive innovation, build an entrepreneurial culture, and retain talent in a hyper-competitive world.

  • Decision-Making

    Purposeful, high-performing teams and organizations must act with decisively in order to succeed, Patrick delivers customized keynotes or workshops to serve the goals of organizations looking to embrace entrepreneurial thinking order to act with conviction. He also helps organizations to achieve by focus by adopting strategies that allow teams and employees to overcome FOMO, FOBO, and digital distraction.

Patrick McGinnis Videos

  • Fear of Missing Out | Talks at Google
    International venture capitalist Patrick J. McGinnis discusses his book "Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming...
  • How to make faster decisions | The Way We Work, a TED series ...
    In a world of endless reviews and options, it's easy to become paralyzed by indecision. Investor and writer Patrick McGinnis shares the dangers ...
  • The 10% Entrepreneur | Patrick J. McGinnis
    You don't have to quit your day job to become a successful entrepreneur! The 10% Entrepreneur, Patrick McGinnis - venture capitalist and private...

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Patrick McGinnis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship and Decision-Making. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrick McGinnis for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Patrick McGinnis generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christina Qi, Zach Piester, Asha Mehta, Chris Yeh and Ben Casnocha. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrick McGinnis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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