• Who am I

    Hello

    I’m a multi-time founder and builder with experience across consumer, technology, and services. I’ve launched companies from zero, navigated scale, built teams and systems, and learned firsthand where growth breaks execution.

    Today, I work in a fractional operating capacity with leadership teams when the founder can’t (and shouldn’t) carry everything alone — bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to the business.

    What I'm Known For

    • Bringing operational clarity when priorities blur
    • Translating strategy into execution and ownership
    • Building operating rhythms and systems that reduce chaos
    • Unblocking founders and leadership teams during transition
    • Helping businesses scale without burning out the team

    Background

    • Founder & CEO, Dude Magic® (consumer brand build: product, ops, GTM, fundraising)
    • Founder, DogTown Builders (real estate investment + development operations)
    • Entrepreneur in Residence, 500 Startups
    • Founder/CEO of multiple companies, including an acquired men’s skincare brand and an acquired online/offline consumer services business

    How I Choose Work

    I’m selective about who I work with. I partner with founders and leadership teams who value integrity, accountability, and high-quality execution — and who want to build companies that treat people well while performing at a high level.

    JOIN PATRICK’S INNER CIRCLE 
  • Operator for founder-led companies navigating growth, complexity, or transition

When It's a Fit

This is usually a fit when:

  • Growth has outpaced the company’s operating system
  • Execution is inconsistent across teams
  • The founder is the bottleneck for decisions and progress
  • Priorities are unclear and teams are pulling in different directions
  • You need a trusted operator to step in and stabilize momentum
  • I’ve written multiple books on entrepreneurship and leadership. They reflect real operating experience — the decisions, tradeoffs, and systems required to build something durable.

    BUY BOOKS