Patrick E. Donohue, an entrepreneur and valuation expert, embarked on his financial journey with a lemonade stand at age four and invested in Coca-Cola shares by age ten. Equipped with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Patrick has emerged as a reliable investor, adept stock analyst, and valuable advisor to various entrepreneurial endeavors. As the visionary founder of Hill Capital Corporation, a private investment fund supporting emerging growth companies, he brings a wealth of unique insights into the intricacies of finance and business dynamics.

Patrick’s dedication extends to serving on the boards of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Minnesota and the CFA Society of Minnesota, and he’s the driving force behind the creation of 1 Million Cups Eden Prairie. 

In this episode, Jason and Patrick discuss:

• Entrepreneurship Challenges
• The Power of Magnetic Vision and Exemplifying It
• Investing in 500 Businesses by 2040
• A Typical Scenario for Business Investment and Key Criteria for Investment
• The Power of Relationship Building and Abundance Mindset

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn effective ways to manage and grow your startup's finances
• Discover how to develop a compelling vision that attracts customers and partners
• Understand the critical importance of thorough research and analysis in forming successful business partnerships
• Uncover the key tactics to attract and secure vital funding for your startup
• Explore the art of using storytelling to engage customers and create authentic brand value

“It’s not slicing one pie up a million times; it’s about baking more pies. ” - Patrick Donohue

Mentioned in the Interview:

Mercury Mosaics: https://mercurymosaics.com/ 

1 Million Cups: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/ 

Connect with Patrick Donohue:

Websites: https://www.hillcapitalcorp.com/ , https://www.breakoutvaluation.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickedonohue/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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