Paddy Holahan

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Member Board of Directors at The Baby Academy

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Paddy is a seasoned technology executive, founder, and investor with extensive experience in leading software and internet companies through hyper-growth, venture capital funding, IPOs, and acquisitions. He has a background in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin and completed the Leadership for Growth program at Stanford Universitys Graduate School of Business.

Outside of his corporate roles, Paddy is deeply involved in philanthropy. He is the organizer for Paris2Nice, an annual 700km cycling event where participants raise millions for Irish charities. He also supports other local initiatives like the Good Grub, which provides food to families in need.

He organizes an annual 700km, six-day charity cycle from Paris to Nice that has raised millions for various Irish charities.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Self-Disciplined

Detail Oriented

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Technology Startups
He is a founder, angel investor, and board member for multiple technology businesses, focusing on growth strategies and successful exits.
Charity Fundraising
He organizes the Paris2Nice annual 700km cycle, which raises millions for Irish charities, and actively promotes other causes like the Good Grub initiative.
Venture Capital
His professional introduction highlights in-depth, senior experience with venture capital, seed finance, and achieving successful exits for the companies he invests in.

Media Appearances

Paddy has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Member Board of Directors at The Baby Academy
9-2018 - 11-2022
Chairman at Roomex.com (Acquired by Fleetcor)
9-2014 - 1-2019
Chairman at Meetingsbooker.com
8-2014 - 10-2020
Chairman at Asavie Technologies (Acquired by Akamai)
1-2013
Organiser at Paris2Nice

Education

9-2022 - 8-2023
Master of Philosophy - MPhil from Trinity College Dublin
2007 - 2008
Leadership for Growth from Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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Exp : 31 Location : Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Member Board of Directors at The Baby Academy
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Insights For Selling To Paddy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share whitepapers or case studies that showcase measurable results instead of just telling customer stories
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paddy is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paddy

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paddy move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Paddy take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Paddy

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