Ciaran O'Donnell

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DISC Type : DI

Founder at Own Your Numbers

Ryde, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ciaran ODonnell is an award-winning finance director and the founder of Own Your Numbers, specializing in guiding startup CEOs toward financial clarity and growth. He has mentored over 100 entrepreneurs and is recognized for his expert, committed, and composed approach. People he works with often call him an expert, a master storyteller, and life-changing.

Based on the Isle of Wight, Ciaran enjoys "netwalking"—networking while walking through nature. He has a passion for storytelling, which he applies to his business, and has collaborated on a short film with an AI twist. Running his own business allows him to balance his work and family life.

Through a personal finance side project, he developed a methodology that enabled him to become mortgage-free by the age of 40.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

Persuasive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Startup Finance
His entire career focuses on helping seed-to-Series-A startups manage cash flow, fundraise, and grow, having advised over 100 founders since 2010.
Founder Mentorship
Serves as an Unreasonable Mentor, advising entrepreneurs in a global fellowship, and is passionate about helping business owners overcome challenges and scale their companies.
AI in Finance
His current venture, Own Your Numbers, uses AI to quickly provide CEOs with a clear view of their company's cash position, risk, and runway.

Media Appearances

Ciaran has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2020
Founder at Own Your Numbers
1-2010
Founder at The Virtual FD
10-2025
Unreasonable Mentor at Unreasonable
1-2012 - 1-2020
Founder at Wingman FP
3-2008 - 12-2009
Head of Strategy at TalkTalk

Education

1994 - 1998
Education details unavailable from ACCA
1987 - 1993
Education details unavailable from Wesley College Dublin

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Exp : 20 Location : Ryde, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Own Your Numbers
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Insights For Selling To Ciaran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ciaran is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ciaran

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ciaran move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Ciaran take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Ciaran

Personality Compatibility


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