About Me
Hi, I'm Trevor and I'm an Agilism advocate. I'm also an entrepreneur, writer, and board advisor to the longevity industry.
I've lived with change and transition all my life. I've lived in 12 countries, worked across another 40, and was educated in Dublin, Oxford, Paris, and Berlin.
In my early career, I held senior international strategy and market development roles in telecommunications at major firms like Nortel Networks, Atos, and Worldcom.
I then ran a successful venture consulting practice for over 15 years in the travel indusry, where I raised over $60m for innovative companies with a combined turnover of over $300m.
In 2022, I walked away from the hectic globetrotting lifestyle to build my own portfolio of small businesses.
Today, I write and speak about Agilism–a transformative, principles-based framework for thriving in a nonlinear life. You can read more about the 4 topics I write about here.
Other Ventures
In addition to my thoughts on Agilism, I am actively involved in a number of other ventures that align with my passions:
- I'm the founder of the Interlude Cafe, a media and education platform dedicated to individuals over 45 who champion a nonlinear approach to life in an age of increasing longevity. Stay tuned for our launch, and sign up here to receive exclusive updates.
- I run a boutique business and investment advisory firm dedicated to the longevity industry and serve as a board advisor for a select number of companies in this space.
- I'm a judge at the Business Book Awards.
If you're interested in exploring Agilism further or want to learn more about my projects, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@trevorohara.com.
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More About Me
Global Insights and Educational Path
🇮🇪🌏 Global Citizen: I'm Irish, but I've made the world my home. Having lived in 12 countries and worked in 60, I've been blessed with an international network of friends that has taught me a great deal about the world.
🎓 Educational Journey: I graduated with a BA (Hons) from University College Dublin, then later earned a European Masters in Management from ESCP Europe – the world's oldest business school. I also hold a Dip. De Grande Ecole from Paris and a Diplom Kaufmann from Berlin.
Career Highlights
♟️ Strategic Thinker: Early in my career at Nortel Networks, I held senior scenario planning and strategy roles for Central and Eastern Europe.
📞 Communications Leader: I led a pan-European sales and marketing team for Atos, driving market expansion across a number of countries.
📈 Market Development: My role in the international expansion of a Worldcom subsidiary took me to seven European countries, where I spearheaded new ventures and strategic partnerships supporting the expansion of the first pan-European fiber-optic network.
✈️ Travel and Tech Innovator: For 15 years, I led a successful venture consulting practice, raising over $60m for innovative companies serving the airport industry, which included sectors like hospitality, security, technology, and retail, achieving a combined turnover of over $300m.
💻 Agile Practitioner: As a Certified Scrum Master, I led remote software development teams supporting the introduction of innovative products to the travel industry.
Personal Insights and Passions
💬 Linguist: I speak four languages fluently—and a fifth if you count the occasional curse!
✍ Author and Thought Leader: I've just completed the second draft of "Agilism: 21 Principles for the Nonlinear Life," available as a free downloadable eBook. I'm also working on "The New Midlife: Rethinking Change & Transition in the Nonlinear Age."
🏔️ Nature Lover: I grew up with a sea view at the front and mountains at the back of the house. I especially love snow and ice. I find that any kind of nature is the best way to unplug and find balance.
☺ Social Connector: Making friends comes easily to me, a trait from growing up in a country known for its 'gift of the gab.'
👪 Community Focused: My favorite WhatsApp channel is the one with my four brothers, four sisters, and 36 cousins, keeping the family ties strong.
🔎 Curious Mind: I have a keen interest in linguistics and geology, and I have always been fascinated by the evolution of language and the geological wonders of our planet.