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Eric Marcoullier
Startup coach focused on product, sales and leadership. 5 exits (1 IPO, 4 acquisitions). 1 turnaround. Many, many failures.
Eric Marcoullier is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup coach with a career spanning over 27 years in the technology sector. He is currently the Co-founder, Head of Strategy, and Director at Enaia, where he leverages his extensive experience to guide emerging companies in product development and strategic growth.45
Marcoullier's notable achievements include co-founding IGN, which successfully went public, and MyBlogLog, which was acquired by Yahoo!. He has also been involved with other significant ventures such as Gnip (acquired by Twitter) and a turnaround at Beatport (acquired by SFX Entertainment) .13 His coaching focuses on helping startup CEOs navigate challenges related to product, fundraising, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility and openness to feedback for success in the startup ecosystem.24
In addition to his role at Enaia, Marcoullier has served as a director at Compliable and has co-founded several other startups, including OneTrueFan and Manifest, a luxury travel provider. His approach to coaching is characterized by directness and accountability, aiming to empower founders to make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls in the startup landscape.125
