Biography
An expert on corporate entrepreneurship, Paul is currently SVP - Innovation, at Royal Philips Electronics, responsible for its Accelerator, Open Innovation and Emerging Business programs. He is also CEO of Start-Up Genie, a consulting firm which perfects corporate entrepreneur programs; co-founder of the Silicon Valley Innovation Executive group, and a guest lecturer at UC-Berkeley Haas and other universities in Silicon Valley and Europe.
Through inspiring and original stories, Paul shares his personal journey to communicate unique leadership practices and entrepreneurial lessons for corporate executives, entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Specialties:
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Business Innovation
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Technology
Early Phase P&L Management
Strategic Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
Industry Expertise (1)
Corporate Leadership
Areas of Expertise (3)
Start-Ups
Corporate Entrepreneuring
Intrapreneurship
Accomplishments (2)
Co-Founder, Silicon Valley Innovation Executive Forum (professional)
2013-02-14
Paul is the co-founder of the Silicon Valley Innovation Executives Forum, a non-profit organization focused on the development of leaders of innovation in Global 500 companies. The peer group shares best practices and experiences to advise on unique problems innovation leaders inside large companies. Much has been written to describe challenges facing entrepreneurs, but there is a lack of insightful works which truly help intrapreneurs.
Speaker and Advisor (professional)
2013-02-14
Paul is a frequent speaker and adviser to executives around the globe. Through inspiring and original stories, Paul shares his personal journey to communicate unique leadership practices and other entrepreneurial lessons for corporate executives, entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Education (1)
University of Chicago: MBA, Finance, Marketing 1993
Affiliations (1)
- Innovation Executives - Silicon Valley http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3075578&trk=anet_ug_hm
Links (1)
Testimonials (1)
Andrew Isaacs, Executive Director, Management of Technology Program at UC Berkeley | UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Paul is the most engaging and knowledgeable speaker on Corporate Entrepreneurship I invite to our executive and advanced degree programs. He shares stories from his personal journey to engage audiences interested in understanding what it takes to create new businesses from the inside of large companies. Outstanding speaker!
Event Appearances (2)
Secrets of a Silicon Valley Intrapreneur
UC-Berkeley Haas School of Business Berkeley, California USA
2013-03-20
The Imminent Explosion of European Entrepreneuring
Maastricht Entrepreneur Week Maastricht, Netherlands
2013-04-01
Sample Talks (1)
New Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship
Balance sheets have strengthened so corporations are experimenting with new approaches to create new businesses which will take advantage of emerging sources of innovation. Corporations are designing programs which attract and embrace entrepreneurs inside and outside. But that is just the first step. New models of innovation management are needed to ensure successful outcomes.
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Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training
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