Paul Allen's Linkedin Analytics

Note: I split time between CA and CO. I help teams go further faster by taking decisive, strategic action, to drive TRACTION with a focus on integrated product, operations, marketing, and sales. Specialize in solving tough product, marketing and ops challenges through real customer feedback, clear deliverables and a culture of accountability. Previously backed by Softbank and Foundry Group. Started career in Silicon Valley running customer feedback programs for Intel, Motorola, Palm Computing (Palm III) and Adobe. Raised $150M from top investors, grew team to 400+ employees, tens of thousands of B2C and B2B customers nationwide. Partnerships with major brands and celebrities including Nestle, Dine Brands, and other Fortune 500 companies. Previously led two accelerators, invested in 100+ startups across a range of industries. One back by founder of Rocket Mortgage, Dan Gilbert. I build relationships that make an impact. Strong bias for action. Highlights: - Acquired 7000+ B2B customers nationwide and tens of thousands of consumer customers. - Started tech companies, two hospitality tech businesses, an edtech company in thousands of schools, and consulting firms specializing in product dev, sales and marketing - Helped teams at Intel, Motorola, Adobe, Palm bring new products to market by incorporating customer feedback into products. - Ran statewide software association and serve on boards of tech economic development programs in CO, OH and CT Leadership focuses on culture, transparency, communication, and goal setting. “Paul is, quite simply, one of the smartest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He develops a vision, creates consensus, works out details, and gets the job done.” ~ Michael Theodore, GM, Internet Advertising Bureau Paul is one of the most innovative, action-oriented pros I know. He gets things done with minimal resources and delivers results. ~ Shawn Barrieau, CEO, DimpleDough “Paul is a bridge builder. He sees possibilities where others see a wall.” ~ Jamie Ginsberg, Entrepreneur “Paul is a tremendous asset to any organization facing product and marketing challenges and his leadership and expertise are hard to find. ~ Adam Jacobs, Ph.D. CEO, Wingspan Specialties: Innovation, Ideation, Bizdev, Executive Management, P&L Management, Operations, Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Multi-Site Management, Negotiation, Mentoring, Change Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, Emerging Markets, Sales & Marketing Management, Technology Assessment & Implementation, Writing & Social Media, Fundraising