Kyle O'Brien

Agencies Reporter and AgencySpy Editor at Adweek

Kyle O'Brien is a technology expert and entrepreneur based in Paris, France. With ten years of experience in the technology industry, Kyle has worked in B2B software and the creator economy. He is the founder of the Startup ROI newsletter, where he highlights French tech startups through the lens of an ecosystem outsider. Kyle is a champion for the #frenchtech community and is passionate about importing Silicon Valley know-how and exporting French tech culture abroad. Kyle has held leadership roles in global partnerships, product marketing, solution engineering, and customer success at companies like Ausha EN and Hivebrite. He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Brown University, and he studied physics and economics at Emory University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Kyle is always looking to talk about emerging innovators in the community, and you can get in touch with him at bonjour@startup-roi.com.

Experience

Agencies Reporter and AgencySpy Editor at Adweek (June 2021 - Present)

Creative Works Editor/Reporter at The Drum (January 2017 - June 2020); Owner at KOB Communications (August 2002 - January 2017); Creative Director at Entercom Portland (2010 - 2012); Creative Director, Writer, Host at Small Plate Radio/Xhang Creative (2008 - 2009); Creative Director at Entercom Denver (August 2006 - July 2008); Entertainment Reporter at The Oregonian (September 1994 - April 2000)