Patrick McGuire
Patrick McGuire
Media & content executive — CEO of Soon / Cool Tech News. Formerly Global Head of Factual Entertainment & Music Content at Red Bull and senior editorial roles at VICE Canada.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Soon / Cool Tech News
Founder/CEO of a tech-native media company (branded as Soon / Cool Tech News) building a new kind of tech media network focused on AI and technology stories; public hiring posts show SF-based founding roles and contact patrick@cooltech.news.
Red Bull Factual & Music Content Projects
Led global factual entertainment and music content initiatives at Red Bull, including programs referenced in his LinkedIn posts such as Red Bull 64 Bars, Red Bull Batalla and international music-format development.
VICE Canada — Reporting & Editorial Projects
Contributor and editorial lead across investigative and cultural reporting during nearly a decade at VICE Canada; multiple published features and investigations on vice.com.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Founder & CEO
2025–PresentLeading a tech-focused media startup building a new media network focused on technology and AI culture; publicly hiring founding roles and operating from San Francisco. Public contact: patrick@cooltech.news.
Global Head, Factual Entertainment & Music Content
(dates not publicly listed)Led development of global factual and music programming for Red Bull, overseeing original series and format expansion (examples cited in posts: Red Bull 64 Bars, Red Bull Batalla).
Senior Editorial / Executive Roles
(nearly a decade; dates not publicly listed)Multiple editorial and reporting roles across a near-decade at VICE Canada, authoring investigative and cultural journalism pieces.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
University of Toronto — Victoria College
(dates not publicly listed)(not publicly listed)
Socials
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