Patrick James McGinnis | |
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| Known for | FOMO[1] |
| Notable work | The 10% Entrepreneur |
| Website | www |
Patrick James McGinnis is an American venture capitalist and author. He is best known for coining the term "fear of missing out" (FOMO), which he first used in an op-ed for The Harbus in 2004 while studying at the Harvard Business School.[2][3][4] In 2016, he published a book entitled The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job.[5][6]
Prior to enrolling at Harvard, McGinnis studied at Georgetown University.[7] In 2010, he founded an independent advisory firm known as Dirigo Advisors, which works with investors and businesses operating primarily in Latin America. He previously worked as the Vice President of PineBridge Investments (formerly AIG Capital Partners).[8] In 2014, he co-authored a policy research working paper from the World Bank entitled Private Equity and Venture Capital in SMEs in Developing Countries : The Role for Technical Assistance.[9]
Books[edit]
- The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job. Portfolio. 2016. ISBN 978-1591848097.
- Fear Of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice. Sourcebooks. 2020. ISBN 978-1492694946.
References[edit]
- ^ Herrera, Tim (July 30, 2018). "How to Beat F.O.B.O., From the Expert Who Coined It". The New York Times.
- ^ "Social Theory at HBS: McGinnis' Two FOs". The Harbus. May 10, 2004. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Schreckinger, Ben (July 29, 2014). "The Home of FOMO". Boston. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Kozodoy, Peter (October 9, 2017). "The Inventor of FOMO is Warning Leaders About a New, More Dangerous Threat". Inc. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Zwilling, Martin (April 13, 2016). "Are You Ready Yet To Be An Entrepreneur Full-Time?". Forbes. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Trapp, Roger (April 30, 2016). "Becoming An Entrepreneur Does Not Have To Be A Leap In The Dark". Forbes. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Hoya Highlight: Patrick J. McGinnis (F'98)". Georgetown University. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Latin American Business Association Conference 2011". Columbia Business School. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Divakaran, Shanthi; McGinnis, Patrick J.; Shariff, Masood (April 2014). "Private Equity and Venture Capital in SMEs in Developing Countries : The Role for Technical Assistance". 1 of 1. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
