Paul C. Rae

Skills

1. Deploying my range as a generalist to simplify complexity, craft strategy with execution, to deliver solutions that drive impact and commercialisation.

2. Leading people—the great privilege of my career. I lead with social and emotional intelligence, balancing directness with empathy and decision with delegation—creating environments where people and innovation grow. I stay grateful for the people I work with and the opportunities I've been trusted to lead.

About

I am an Entrepreneur (3x founder as CEO, CSO &/or CPO) and Innovation & Transformation Leader, combining for ~20 years of experience across technology ventures and global corporates.

Entrepreneurially, I've bootstrapped B2B deep-tech products; built B2B service attracting global brands and strategically advised B2C start-ups from idea to investment and commercialisation. I lead across the full venture lifecycle—from idea and market analysis; invention to PMF; growth and acquistion.

On the corporate side, I've led teams of up to 50, managed ~$5.2B in aum, and delivered multi-year, multi-million innovation, change and risk programs across telecom and banking—specializing in stakeholder influence, cross-functional leadership, and operational execution.