Lobbyist-turned-Venture Capitalist | Government Relations Expert @siol_vc | @MOB_Advocacy
Washington, DC
Joined December 2013
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Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Your government just announced another billion-dollar startup initiative.
Spoiler: It will fail spectacularly.
Over-regulated. Over-funded. Over-influenced. The holy trinity of ecosystem destruction.
Estonia gives local VCs money and walks away. Singapore backs regional investors without micromanaging. Israel trusts its talent to make decisions.
Guess who wins?
Local investors beat government programs every single time.
Give talented locals money with zero strings attached. Watch them build what bureaucrats never could.
Local investors beat government programs every single time.
They back the right founders. They create real ecosystems.
If you want to change what your government is doing wrong, I want to help. Let’s discuss.
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
🚨 ENTER TO WIN 🚨
Follow, repost, and tag a friend for a chance to win a baseball signed by @Lindor12BC! ✍️⚾
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
ME Sec of State @shennabellows becomes the first Sec of State (Colorado was a state court ruling) to remove former President Trump from the ballot.
pressherald.com/2023/12/28/m…
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Great to see Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) @ @POLITICOLive.
Many don't know Estonia is a huge supporter of mobile voting & way ahead of the US in that regard.
#mobilevoting is a huge issue. It's the future of participatory democracy.
#PoliticoDefense
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
This is HUGE for #localgov . We hear all the time the top reason local governments don't go after grants -too hard!!
States get a leg up on grant applications route-fifty.com/infrastructu… via @routefifty
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.
IRISH WIN 13-9.
THE 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS LIVE IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
#GoIrish☘️
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
In case you missed it yesterday - @MiamiMayor hinted that he is considering a national run for 2024. Could he capture some of the Mayor Pete magic? He's good on #tech and #startups. Could be interesting.
#2024Election #startups #2024Primary
“Its got to be soon,” says @MiamiMayor Francis Suarez when asked when he will announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. Adding, “I’m someone who needs to be better known by this country.”
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
This opioid addiction drug is rarely misused. So why is there so much regulation?
Under v over regulation is often counter-intuitive. Sadly, money, market share & influence often trumps public protection.
In this case, in-person providers v telehealth
usatoday.com/story/news/heal…
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Tech policy & Tech politics really getting a workout this week -
Montana becomes first state to ban TikTok
axios.com/newsletters/axios-… #axioslogin
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Police body cams won't solve your community relations issues. They CAN (hopefully bills like this helps) increase transparency & accountability.
But body cams treat symptoms not causes. More & better training must be available. More & better training will drive better outcomes.
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Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Happy #EarthDay! We have been fortunate to help many startups in environmental-related industries. #Water #PFAS #Hydrogen #EVs #Irrigation #Agtech #CleanEnergy #Recycling #Composting #EnergyEfficiency
If everyone just does a little, it adds up to a lot. #EarthDay2023
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
The fighting Irish will be the new #1 tomorrow @NDlacrosse Proud my grandson Ryan Sforzo is a member of the team . und.com/2-notre-dame-knocks-…
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
1 big thing: #HIPAA falls short in a digital world
We do a lot of digital health work, and this is going to be big.
#startups #HealthTech #medtech #telehealth #digitalhealth
axios.com/newsletters/axios-… #axiosvitals
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
3. The struggle to regulate Georgia's title lenders
Campaign finance reform is one way to stop regulatory capture.
axios.com/newsletters/axios-… #axiosatlanta
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Thank you @signed_MOB
So nice! It’s a real honor to be able to fight (with real resources) for kids!
Applauding all states — GOP and Dem-controlled — who are deciding to do the basics. Feed the kids.
It’s not partisan. And it’s the decent thing to do. ❤️
My apologies to @LisaQuigleyTN. I misheard & she absolutely said THEY & NOT WE. Regardless of that, I meant it in the best possible way. Lisa was a driver of a message that permeated beyond state lines. These wins didn't happen in a vacuum. She ABSOLUTELY deserves some credit
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Our own @signed_MOB facilitated training for a group of Ukrainian #startups. Innovation happens all over the world. We loved being a part of it. gistnetwork.org/ukrainian-an…
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
Daddy marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, 1968. 🍀
Photo credit: Harry Benson
Michael O'Brien 🌻 retweeted
1/ Two weeks ago I was testifying in front of Congress, today I'm across the street speaking at the White House with public and private officials. This is all to push for more LPs into smaller emerging funds and to change the rules around accredited investors. @MarlonCNichols
