Meet the team

Who we are

We’re a team of specialists bridging the gap between predicting the future and building it. From strategy to execution, we bring sharp thinking, diverse expertise, and the drive to make things happen. 

Who we are

Two Pauls, One Vision

Paul O'Connor
Paul O'Connor

On a mission to help the world build by harnessing the power of play. A formerly frustrated consultant, Paul is obsessed with the art and science of business, and has helped tens of startups go from zero to escape velocity. Equal parts dreamer and coach, he’s head of aiming at the improbable. You’ll usually find him taking otherwise sensible dialogues into wildly unexpected directions, stubbornly raising standards, or proving his theory that no situation is too serious for a well-timed joke.

Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson

Here to distribute the future amongst the present. A caffeine enthusiast and builder of things, Paul has been founding and growing award-winning businesses since 2013. He works with teams to design, test, and re-design scalable methods and introduce technologies into new arenas. With a knack for puzzle-solving, Paul is continually on a quest for elegant strategies that can unlock a massive impact. You’ll usually find him hammering enthusiastically at his keyboard, forecasting future scenarios, or asking “Why? Why? Why?”.

The team

Our broad skill set means that every project we take on is met with the right mix of creativity, passion, and perspective.

How we work

We don’t have fixed teams or departments. We build around the problem. Everyone at The49 brings something different to the table, and we shape the right mix of skills for each challenge.


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Join us

We thrive on bold ideas, fearless creativity, and the freedom to lead change. At The49, autonomy isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. We empower our team to take ownership, think big, and act with purpose.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.

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