My guest today is a venture capitalist, private equity investor, author, and 10% Entrepreneur.
He spent a nearly a decade on Wall Street before becoming the founder and managing partner at Dirigo Advisors. At Dirigo, he invests in, advises, and holds a diverse portfolio of companies across the U.S., Asia, and Latin America.
My guest is also the author of the brand new book “The 10% Entrepreneur”, written to help you live your startup dream without quitting your day job.
Now, let’s hack…
Patrick McGinnis.
In this 43-minute episode Patrick McGinnis and I discuss:
Creating a supportive network of talented individuals that you can tap into for the entirety of your career
The importance of aligning a business idea with the passions and strengths of its founder
How Patrick turned his unfortunate career circumstances into the concept for “The 10% Entrepreneur”
Striking a balance between humility and confidence when pitching new ideas
The Show Notes
The 10% Entrepreneur by Patrick J McGinnis
Patrickmcginnis.com
Patrick on Twitter
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