About Paddy
👉 Excited by solving real-world problems at speed .
👉 I’ve led business development efforts across multiple industries,
👉 Recently, as a consultant for a Physical AI platform (Deep Tech),
👉 I actively use AI tools
👉 I bring an entrepreneurial mindset,
English
Native or bilingual
Experience
- Project Blue VenturesVenture Building & ConsultingJanuary 2017 - Today (9 years and 5 months)GermanyFocused on venture building, early-stage startup consulting, and fundraising. Select projects include:- Physical AI platform (Deep Tech), I ran business development and new market expansion - building a high-value sales funnel with tier-one industry partners while driving broader commercial and fundraising strategy.- Blockchain-based digital identity platform designed to create trusted identities, helping transition the unbanked to bankable individuals.- An online marketplace enabling customers to use BTC to purchase high value tech products.- Migration tool that connected individuals willing to assist new arrivals with those in need. The platform optimised relief efforts for organisations and individuals, empowering direct action through user and data accessibility.- An e-commerce product launched across multiple platforms, achieving seamless integration and market reach. Additionally, I've consulted on financial platforms for sustainable farming, educational tools, deep tech sensor systems for mining and construction, and have deep dived into innovations in seaweed farming.
- StartStepsCo-FounderEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGAugust 2020 - July 2024 (3 years and 11 months)GermanyBuilt a B2B marketplace with 45+ education providers, developed government funded training programmes B2G, and created bespoke talent pools and partnerships with major tech companies. Oversaw Operations, Finance, Fundraising, B2B Sales & Partnerships, Marketing, and Product, ensuring business profitability. Managed a €40k+ monthly marketing budget and closed partnerships with Zalando, SumUp, SAP, ServiceNow, and Axel Springer NMT. Founded to help career changers explore education opportunities and digital career pathways. Supported over 1,000 graduates in launching new careers.
- ICON PROJECT MANAGEMENTProject ManagerOctober 2014 - June 2016 (1 year and 8 months)Sydney NSW, AustraliaProject management for a range of large scale projects. Responsibilities included procurement, design development, programming, value engineering, contract negotiation and management.
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Education
- Bachelor of EngineeringUniversity of Sydney2015Bachelor's Degree, Engineering
- Bachelor of EconomicsUniversity of Sydney2015Bachelor's Degree, Economics