From FOMO to Global Founder: Fireside Chat with Patrick McGinnis

​Join Viaka for an exclusive fireside chat and light networking mixer with Patrick McGinnis, venture capitalist, global entrepreneur, and the originator of the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).

Patrick is the author of The 10% Entrepreneur and Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overchoice, and has advised and invested in startups across more than 20 countries. His insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Financial Times, and on TEDx stages worldwide.

​The conversation will be moderated by Viaka’s co-founder, Reem Goussous, offering an engaging dialogue that dives into:

• ​FOMO, FOBO, and the Art of Better Decisions – Learn how founders and investors can navigate fear, indecision, and distraction in today’s noisy landscape.
  

• ​The 10% Entrepreneur Mindset – Discover how building ventures on the side, without quitting your day job, empowers diaspora talent and professionals in emerging ecosystems.
  

• ​Cross-Border Growth and Global Capital – Gain real-world insights on scaling across markets, breaking stereotypes about emerging regions, and positioning yourself as a global founder or funder.
  

​Who Should Attend:
100 founders, investors, and professionals in the entrepreneurship space, particularly those with an interest or connection to the MENA region.

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Viaka is an angel network and a global platform for founders, investors and professionals in the entrepreneurship space who have ties (or are interested in) the MENA region. Today, Viaka has over 3k in its orbit, with hubs in NYC, London, Boston and Toronto.