It’s been nearly 20 years since Patrick McGinnis first coined the terms FOMO and FOBO, and has pursued the exploration of these forces with books, articles, workshops, and countless public and media appearances. As the conversation continues, Patrick has explored the world to observe how FOMO and FOBO arise as a function of culture, social status, and even as our response to both crisis and opportunity, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Female Founder in a Male VC World
When Kate Ryder started to raise funding for a pioneering healthcare app for women, the (mostly male) VCs didn’t believe her idea was “big” enough.