Adrian Balfour: Founder Of The Seattle Seawolves Rugby Team

 
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Meet Adrian Balfour…

Adrian Balfour is the founder of Envorso, a US consulting firm based in Seattle that has worked with the likes of Ford and Microsoft.

He’s also an organic sheep farmer, Angel Investor, co-founder of the Major League Rugby and founder of the Seattle Seawolves, a US rugby team coached by Allen Clarke and Rory Best.

Previously he created Pcubed, a project management consultancy he grew to 1000+ consultants before selling it in 2013.

In today’s show we talk about:

  • Growing up in Fermanagh

  • Moving to Detroit to start a business

  • Bringing Rugby culture to the states

  • And the greatest challenges/successes along the way

Check it out.

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Adrian Balfour Treasure Trove:

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
I really enjoy sheep farming

What's Your Favourite Book?
Cloud Atlas

What's Your Favourite Quote?
”If the blind leads the blind, both shall fall in the ditch.”

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