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    Author: Paul O'Brien

    Silicon Valley technology and startup veteran, Paul O'Brien is affectionately known as SEO'Brien for an extensive past in the search industry. Today as CEO and Founder of MediaTech Ventures, O'Brien works in Venture Capital Economic Development, serving the investment and venture capital economies directly, through thought leadership, consulting, and startup development. More, a regional Director of the Founder Institute incubator and mentor in DivInc, Galvanize, and various startup Accelerators.

    Gaming’s Impact Toward Data Science and AI Careers

    Under the circumstances and the economy of the world we’re working with in 2020, many of our consumer experiences at home are helping uncover new…

    Paul O'Brien July 19, 2020
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    How VCs Make Money: the 2 and 20

    Starting those conversations and considerations doesn’t actually start with your pitch, it starts with knowing how Venture Capital Funds operate and get paid; so that…

    Paul O'Brien April 1, 2020
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    LOUD Capital and Chicago Bulls Announce Semifinalists Featuring Collective Graduate GamerJibe

    LOUD Capital, an early-stage alternative investment venture capital firm, in partnership with the Chicago Bulls announced today the 20 semifinalists for the first-ever Chicago Bulls Venture Competition,…

    Paul O'Brien February 6, 2020
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    Blended Sense wins ‘Startup of the Year’ at Capital Factory’s annual Venture Summit

    Blended Sense, a graduate of Collective’s inaugural cohort in Austin, TX, is a platform serving local small business owners and creative professionals. Founded in early…

    Paul O'Brien December 12, 2019
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    Collective Takes Home A Scootee!

    There are few awards as coveted as the Golden Scooter. Artisan crafted by the recherché Alexandria Marr, Scootee holds it’s place among Oscar, Nobel, and Palme…

    Paul O'Brien October 2, 2019
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