Patrick Collins

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Engineer, Security Researcher, & Co-Founder at Cyfrin

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Patrick Collins is a Smart Contract Engineer, Security Researcher, and the Co-Founder of Cyfrin, a company focused on web3 security and education. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he previously served as a key Developer Advocate at Chainlink Labs, establishing himself as a prominent educator in the blockchain space.

He is deeply passionate about building and creating tools to help the web3 ecosystem scale securely. His work is driven by a mission to empower developers through open-source projects and comprehensive educational content, bridging the gap between complex technology and community understanding.

Unique fact: Patrick created one of the most popular free blockchain development courses, a 32-hour tutorial on YouTube that has onboarded countless developers into the web3 space.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Web3 Education
As a co-founder of Cyfrin and a prolific YouTuber, his primary focus is on educating the next wave of smart contract and blockchain developers.
Smart Contract Security
His company, Cyfrin, specializes in security audits and tools. He frequently posts about best practices for keeping digital assets and code secure.
Developer Advocacy
Previously the Lead Developer Advocate for Chainlink Labs, he has extensive experience building and engaging with technical communities to foster adoption and innovation.

Media Appearances

Patrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Engineer, Security Researcher, & Co-Founder at Cyfrin
6-2020
Founder at Alpha Chain
1-2023 - 1-2024
Advisor at Chainlink Labs
10-2021 - 1-2023
Lead Developer Advocate, building Chainlink at Chainlink Labs
6-2020 - 10-2021
Developer Advocate, building Chainlink at Chainlink Labs

Education

2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Professor from Cyfrin Updraft

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Insights For Selling To Patrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patrick is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patrick

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patrick move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Patrick take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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