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Sean O’Connor

Sean O’Connor

Operator • Investor • CEO • Mentor

Operator • Investor • CEO • Mentor

Building something hard?

Building something hard?

Work with a partner who’s scaled, invested in, and built global tech businesses.

Work with a partner who’s scaled, invested in, and built global tech businesses.

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Looking to Raise Capital?

Looking to Raise Capital?

I’ve raised over $150,000,000 for early-stage startups and venture capital funds. As an investor/board member/advisor, I've raised another $220,000,000 in capital for startups.

I know how to run a process that gets you the right investors, at the right valuation, with the right terms.

I’ve sat on both sides of the table - as both the CEO raising capital, and the VC writing the cheque.

I know what gets investors excited, what kills momentum, and how to create a process that puts you in control.

I’ve raised over $150,000,000 for early-stage startups and venture capital funds. As an investor/board member/advisor, I've raised another $220,000,000 in capital for startups.

I know how to run a process that gets you the right investors, at the right valuation, with the right terms.

I’ve sat on both sides of the table - as both the CEO raising capital, and the VC writing the cheque.

I know what gets investors excited, what kills momentum, and how to create a process that puts you in control.

Looking to Secure New Customers?

Looking to Secure New Customers?

I’ve sold software to banks, and hardware to farmers - it doesn’t get much tougher than that!

I know how to drive growth while being transparent about the expected flaws of early-stage products.

Whether you’re selling your first pilot, your first enterprise contract, or trying to scale beyond founder-led sales, I’ll help you build trust, shorten sales cycles, and turn great technology into real revenue.

Looking for a CEO Coach?

Looking for a CEO Coach?

I’ve hired over 100 people as an operator.

I’ve unfortunately had to make the difficult call to let dozens of people go.

I’ve said “no” to the wrong investors and customers, and I’ve begged for the right ones.

I know what it feels like to put a pot of coffee on at midnight… and I know when you need to leave early and go home.

I understand the forces that pull founders toward comfortable decisions, and I know what to watch for when we’re overcomplicating the simple ones.

Being a CEO is one of the most expensive educations on the planet. With the right coach, we can make that education a little less expensive—for both you and your shareholders.

I’ve hired over 100 people as an operator.

I’ve unfortunately had to make the difficult call to let dozens of people go.

I’ve said “no” to the wrong investors and customers, and I’ve begged for the right ones.

I know what it feels like to put a pot of coffee on at midnight… and I know when you need to leave early and go home.

I understand the forces that pull founders toward comfortable decisions, and I know what to watch for when we’re overcomplicating the simple ones.

Being a CEO is one of the most expensive educations on the planet. With the right coach, we can make that education a little less expensive—for both you and your shareholders.