Founders Future · 2026-05-12 · 19 min
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Natalie Borovska, Patrick McGuire shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures in high school to building and exiting companies across industries, including HR tech and fintech. As the founder of Empowered Entrepreneur and CEO of Fanatics, Patrick dives into his philosophy of simplifying sales through authentic connection and “trust funnels,” helping founders scale faster by focusing on the right partnerships and strategies. He also unpacks his innovative sports tech model, revealing how fan engagement, data monetization, and multi-layered revenue streams are reshaping the future of sports businesses, while outlining his ambitious vision for scaling Fanatics into a high-growth, data-driven platform.
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