This episode of Outsider Inc. features Sean O’Sullivan, Co-Founder of MapInfo & Managing General Partner of SOSV. Host Ian Hathaway leads the conversation with the digital mapping pioneer, deep tech investor, and humanitarian, as he shares his extraordinary journey from co-founding MapInfo, a revolutionary digital street mapping system, to his role in creating the term 'cloud computing' with Net Centric and beyond. Sean's path includes a stint as a freelance war journalist in Iraq and the founding of Jumpstart International, a humanitarian organization. He later launched SOSV, the most active deep tech venture capital firm focusing on climate and human health. The discussion covers the importance of mission-oriented leadership, resilience, reinvention, and the significance of purpose in driving meaningful impact.    Show Notes:   (03:26) Early Life and Resilience (07:58) The Birth of MapInfo (15:01) NetCentric: Pioneering Cloud Computing (23:15) From Tech to Humanitarianism in Iraq (27:11) Tragic Losses and Leadership Lessons on Purpose and Service (32:32) Transitioning Back to Tech and Investment (40:07) Building a Global Startup Ecosystem (42:51) Beyond the Bio with Sean O’Sullivan   ✅ Host: Ian Hathway - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FOVC ✅ Guest: Sean O’Sullivan, Co-Founder of MapInfo & Managing General Partner of SOSV   Produced by Spellbinder Media. Executive Produced by Bridge Five Ventures. Copyright ©️2025, Bridge Five Ventures, LLC, All rights reserved.   Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at outsiderinc.substack.com.

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