Work With Me: Leo Guinan

My Vision & Approach

I'm Leo Guinan, a memetic economist focused on understanding how people communicate about value and how information is valued in our systems. I'm building Human Insurance – a revolutionary approach to investing in people, communities, and stability based on my research showing that humans are the world's most undervalued asset.

How I Work

My Strengths

• Systems Thinking: I excel at deconstructing complex systems and replacing them with simpler, cooperative ones
• Deep Curiosity: When something captures my interest, I dive deep to fully understand it
• Technical Expertise: I have CTO/System Architect-level technical skills with enterprise data systems experience
• Diverse Experience: 10 years in corporate development followed by 2.5 years in startups and multiple entrepreneurial ventures
• Learned Through Failure: I've intentionally embraced failure as a learning tool, giving me real-time insights into today's economic and social media landscape

My Working Style

• Non-Linear Process: My approach may appear chaotic in the short term but consistently delivers optimal results
• Energy Fluctuations: My energy levels and interests naturally fluctuate daily – I've learned to trust this flow as part of my creative process
• Vision-Driven: I thrive when working toward a long-term vision that I believe in and that others support
• Independence: I work best with significant autonomy while maintaining open communication
• Transparency: I prioritize complete transparency about what I know and believe to be true

Collaboration Expectations

What Works Best With Me

• In-Depth Conversations: I excel with partners willing to engage in deep strategic discussions
• Trust in Process: Understanding that my non-linear approach delivers results, even when the path seems unconventional
• Commitment to Vision: Clear alignment and sustained commitment to our shared long-term goals
• Flexibility: Adaptability to my workflow fluctuations and creative process
• Values Alignment: Working with people who share my core values of kindness, generosity, and curiosity

Potential Challenges

• Rabbit Hole Tendencies: I can become intensely focused on particular questions or problems
• Unconventional Norms: I may not follow expected social or business norms, though I'm flexible and willing to adapt to others' systems
• Need for Vision Support: If I don't feel supported in my long-term vision, my motivation and effectiveness may diminish

My Background & Expertise

• Memetic Economics Research: Specialized understanding of how information is valued and exchanged
• Technical Foundation: Strong technical capabilities at enterprise level
• Extensive Experience: Corporate (10 years) and startup (2.5 years) backgrounds
• Self-Taught Entrepreneur: All entrepreneurial knowledge gained through direct experience and intentional learning through failure

Let's Create Together

I'm excited to collaborate with partners who appreciate my unique approach and share my vision for reimagining economic systems. While I might not follow conventional paths, my commitment to creating value and my deep understanding of systems thinking can lead to breakthrough results.

If you're interested in thinking differently about the future of value, human potential, and economic systems, I'd love to connect. My DMs are open, and I'm generous with my calendar for deep conversations.