Patrick Thean

BIO

Patrick Thean is the author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth as well as Execute Without Drama and an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has started and exited multiple companies. He is an engaging speaker and has addressed thousands of businesses globally, including YPO (Young Presidents Organization), EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and Fortune Small Business Growth Conferences. Patrick founded and grew Metasys to over $20 million in sales and was ranked 151 on the Inc500 in 1996. As the CEO of Rhythm Systems, Patrick has helped hundreds of businesses develop their strategy and execution plans. A master facilitator, Patrick is able to tease out the right priorities and get to the right outcomes. A CEO coach, he holds CEOs and their teams accountable to do what they say they are going to do. People hire Patrick and Rhythm Systems for the following reasons: - Get executive teams and key departments focused on the most important few priorities - Get everyone accountable with the right KPIs and metrics - Share data and insights to make better decisions faster. Rhythm Systems clients are always setting new goals for themselves and Rhythm has been a big part in helping them win. Mobility Works achieved record revenue and profits last year. AvidXchange increased revenues from $40+ M to $100M in 2 years. Patrick received his M.Eng and B.Sc in electrical engineering from Cornell University. For 7 years, Patrick co-chaired the world-renowned EO Entrepreneurs Master’s Program. He was named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for North Carolina in 1996. Patrick enjoys digital photography. Happily married for 26 years, he is the proud father of Joy and Nicole. Patrick supports Samaritans Feet, a Christian charity focused on putting 10 million pairs of shoes on the feet of 10 million children in 10 years around the world.