Leveraging her experience as an entrepreneur, Maria Flynn works with select high-growth leaders and companies to make opportunities happen. She has helped dozens of companies, translating her methodology from health tech, biotech, and deep tech into sectors such as marketing, financial services, and consumer products. As CEO of Orbis Biosciences, Maria built a technology company that improved pharmaceutical manufacturing, won awards for its novel innovation, and was acquired by Adare Pharmaceuticals. Maria was named one of Entrepreneur's Women to Watch and has received entrepreneurship and innovation awards. She now shares the methods that made her successful with you.
"""The difference between entrepreneurs who make it and those who don't is the ability to execute, adapt, persevere, and surround themselves with talent. This book is the difference-maker, packed with solid strategies and sound advice to help you ride the startup roller coaster. There are plenty of books that talk about starting a new venture. This one is the complete manual and will be a well-worn reference guide to help you along your journey."" -Chris Shipley, entrepreneur, mentor, and author of The Adaptation Advantage. ""This book is a must-read for any entrepreneur serious about succeeding. Maria distills her success into methods to help you execute, adapt, persevere, and find the right people to be on your rocket ship."" -Laura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates and Managing Director and Founder of Triton Ventures. ""I've watched Maria Flynn create opportunities for fifteen years, and now she shares her insights with you. This book is an inspiring, how-to-get-it-done resource for entrepreneurs by an experienced entrepreneur."" -Joe Hadzima, Global Chairman of MIT Enterprise Forum and Managing Director of Main Street Partners. ""For anyone mentoring founders, Make Opportunity Happen is a resource to pass on to those entrepreneurs looking to move their companies forward."" -Ryan Morley, serial co-founder, investor, and partner at SpringTide Ventures. ""If you want to make more progress before you run out of time and money, read Maria Flynn's Make Opportunity Happen. You'll find practical, actionable methods to help you get it done."" -Starr Marcello, Deputy Dean for MBA Programs and Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. ""Make Opportunity Happen coaches you on how to simplify and get things done. All entrepreneurs need this book by their side."" -Davyeon Ross, three-time founder and investor."