Patrick J SweeneyPatrick J. Sweeney II is a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, 5x CEO, and Venture Capital Operating Partner dedicated to engineering the "Hyper-Growth Engine" for venture-backed companies. Currently serving as an Operating Partner at several veture firms, Patrick leverages three decades of experience in data infrastructure, AI/ML operations, IoT, block chain and digital transformation to help portfolios de-risk investments and maximize value.He is the creator of the BOODA Doctrine(TM), a battle-tested operational framework designed to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling and bridge the gap between product-market fit and sustainable expansion. His upcoming book, The Founder's Creed (February 2026), codifies this approach, teaching founders how to build unshakable belief and execute with speed to dominate their markets.An active angel investor with over 60 investments-including unicorns like Virta Health, ShipBob, and Rappi-and twelve (12) patents to his name, Patrick combines servant leadership and hard operational data with the neuroscience of performance. His previous book, Fear is Fuel, explores the psychology of courage, a trait he embodies as an adventurer who is the only person to have mountain biked Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus and Everest Basecamp. He was second in the 1996 Olympic trials in rowing and has produced award-winning adventure documentaries.A graduate of the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, University of New Hampshire and MIT's summer school, Patrick has served as Chairman for the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) Sports & Entertainment Network. He focuses on building high-performance executive teams and leading digital transformations to create unassailable market advantages. Read More Read Less
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