Episode 7: Michael O'Donnell - The Power of Trusted Relationships
Michael O'Donnell is a self-described recovering serial entrepreneur. After several great "runs" building and selling companies, he now helps other entrepreneurs to start, finance, grow and sell their businesses. In this candid conversation, he shares with Leticia what is his “secret sauce” to success! Listen up and be inspired.
Entrepreneur and early-stage company director, mentor, advisor, and angel investor, Michael's background is starting and building technology companies backed by angel investors and venture capital. He has raised more than $50M in venture financing. Co-founder, Data Technologies (merged w/IPS). Founder, Ask-Me Multimedia (acquired by Midisoft). Founder, iCopyright.com (Silicon Valley venture funded). On the launch teams of CompuServe Sprynet, one of the first national Internet Service Providers (went public as part of CompuServe in 1996), and Design Intelligence (acquired by Microsoft). Currently focused on mergers and acquisitions for early-stage growth companies.
M&A SPECIALTIES: IT Managed Services (MSP), Cloud DevOps, SaaS, Software and App Development, eCommerce, Consumer Electronics, Digital Content, Intellectual Property
In his spare time he blogs, speaks, teaches, and mentors on all things startup, as well as on his 'pet peeve', PROFESSIONALISM. Check out his latest books, "The Resource Guide', 'The Five Star Startup', 'A True Professional' and 'Sell Your Own Business'.
If you are interested in starting your own business you MUST check out Michael's https://www.startupbiz.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeodonnell/
Special Thanks go to Julie-Roxane Krikorian ( www.jercatime.wordpress.com) for editing this Episode of Back2Basics. You should also check out FAR OUT: Adventures in Unconventional Living with co-host Alasdair (https://thefaroutpodcast.simplecast.fm/)
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