Paul O'Brien
I specialize in economic development, public policy, and venture capital, with a focus on building startup ecosystems that foster innovation and sustainable growth. As the founder of MediaTech Ventures, I developed a media-first incubator model that helps startups align their marketing and team strategies—key drivers for early-stage success. My experience spans startup funding, policy advocacy, community development, and ecosystem maturation, giving me a unique perspective on how to create environments where startups and innovation thrive. In my roles as a former Venture Partner at Meaningful Ventures, Director of Funded House, and Director of Founder Institute Texas, I've helped build communities and connect entrepreneurs with resources and investors more germanely than local communities typically do on their own. Launching and scaling the Texas Startups online networks has been a big part of that work, creating collaborative spaces to support innovation and regional economic development. With a background that combines technical expertise, startup experience, and insights into venture capital, I’m passionate about shaping public policy to lower barriers and attract investment in innovation. I’d love to connect and explore how strategic consulting and policy work can more effectively drive meaningful impact on entrepreneurship that fuels solutions and startups in your region or organization.
mediatech.ventures
adpeople.com
hpe.com
cleantechopen.org
iaccelerator.com
zvents.com
divinc.org
Austin, Texas, United States