Patrick Thorp: Founder Revenue Academy Architect & NLP Expert

Patrick Thorp is an experienced go-to-market leader for B2B companies between the pre-seed and Series A funding stages. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the B2B tech sector, Patrick has established himself as a trusted authority in the industry, acting as a content leader, educator, and coach for hundreds of startups. 

His passion for sales and deep understanding of the industry landscape have propelled him to become an inspirational educator, a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, a Revenue Architect, and an Amazon best-selling author.

Firmly dedicated to sales and with a keen interest in the industry’s academic side, Patrick strives to dispel the view that sales are something people merely fall into. Indeed, when discussing his view of the sector, Patrick strongly reinforced this outlook by saying, “Sales is a vocation as important and integral to society as lawyers, doctors and teachers.”

Patrick’s mission is to help founders of B2B tech companies achieve their first ten customers as quickly as possible, working towards changing the statistic that only one out of ten startups succeeds. This ambitious goal is rooted in Patrick’s unwavering belief in the potential of B2B tech startups to significantly impact their respective industries.

Patrick Thorp & The Founder Revenue Academy

Founder Revenue Academy is a highly trusted B2B tech sales and marketing consultancy dedicated to empowering the next generation of Tech CEOs with market-proven expertise. With a combined commercial knowledge of over 50 years, they have developed an innovative platform designed to equip the leaders of tomorrow with indispensable insights into scaling, selling, and effectively leading their businesses in today’s fiercely competitive landscape.

Having successfully assisted over 100 growing tech companies in the past five years alone, including providing regular mentorship at prestigious UK accelerators like Techstars, Tech Nation, and LORCA, Founder Revenue Academy is steadfastly committed to increasing success rates among B2B startups, equipping founders with unparalleled access to industry-leading advice early in their journey. 

The company aspires to become the go-to resource for comprehensive business growth solutions for every ambitious startup, delivering personalised consultations tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Getting to Know Patrick Thorp

Driven by a robust set of values grounded in integrity and hard work, Patrick firmly believes in the power of trust and perseverance, a message he reinforced when asked what advice he would pass on to young people. “Trust the process and break down your goals into numbers you can track and take it one step at a time.” 

Said Patrick. “Quantifying your goals makes it far simpler to follow.” At the same time, Patrick also extols the virtues of a proactive mindset, suggesting, “The quickest way to get what you want is to go and get it. The world owes you nothing.”

Patrick’s love for his industry stems from his deep passion for how technology can bring about positive change, and he is determined to have a lasting, positive effect on the tech landscape. Beyond his forward-thinking mindset, Patrick also brings a wealth of knowledge acquired from years of experience in subscription and service businesses. 

Unphased by trials and tribulations, Patrick candidly recognises the lessons and experiences we can take from making mistakes. When asked how he had gathered the expertise that he brings to his teaching, Patrick offered, “Getting it wrong far more times than getting it right, doing the uncomfortable stuff knowing that is where growth comes from, and working with several companies to get a balanced view across subscription and services businesses.”

Patrick at Growy

Through Growy, Patrick hopes to enlighten his students with multi-channel outbound sales strategies. However, as importantly, he also hopes to impart the value of positive thinking and the strategy behind it. When asked for his favourite quote, Patrick instead offered a mindset shift that he wished to pass on: “Instead of thinking that you “have” to do something, change that to you “get” to do that. 

So instead of saying, “I have to make cold calls”, say to yourself, “I get to make cold calls” – it all becomes much easier with that small shift.” This empowering attitude, together with a tactical deployment of empathy and persuasive charm, has helped him overcome challenging situations, reminding us that we always have a choice in how we approach any task.

With his exceptional ability to connect with others and his passion for empowering entrepreneurs, Patrick Thorp continues to make a significant impact in his industry. He is committed to inspiring the next generation of startup founders, guiding them towards success, growth, and a lasting impact. 

In this exciting collaboration, Patrick intends to instil entrepreneurs with the confidence and attitude they need to take charge of their businesses and drive meaningful growth.

For more information on Patrick’s professional experience, please visit his LinkedIn profile.