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Clarity

Paul Allen

Boulder Colorado

Recently led startups that raised $150M from top VC's, thousands of customers nationwide, scaled product, marketing, sales, support, R&D, previously ran two startup accelerators -- one led by Dan Gilbert, Chairman of Quicken Loans and owner of NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. Founded Tribe of Angels. Have advised hundreds of startups. Techstars Boulder graduate and mentor.

Coached hundreds of startups that raised in excess of $500MM.

Previously Advisor to 60mo (acquired); Founder of Tribe of Angels (international network of over 8000 angels, researchers, journalists, execs, and venture backed founders in 25 countries); VP of Qbiquity (acquired); Director at BetaSphere (acquired); Cofounder of Monarch Teaching Technologies; Have led product evaluations for Intel, Motorola and Adobe; Managing Director of Connecticut Software Association; Started two Midwest accelerators;

Deep high growth startup experience spanning finance, fundraising, legal, operations, technology, design and sales. Participated in 45+ investments. I’m an expert at evaluating market opportunities, designing products that fit markets, and then promoting and closing deals to generate revenue.

Over 20 years experience in bringing new B2B and B2C software, hardware and services solutions to market. Broad market experience covering healthcare, sports, fintech, gaming, retail, consumer, mortgage, real estate, education, telecommunications, and more. Leadership approach focuses on constant learning, transparency, empowerment, and communication.

I consult with numerous venture-backed startups and established businesses.

$6.67/min

38 Calls

53 Reviews

25 minutes
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Early Stage Fundraising

I have experience on both sides of the funding equation. I ran a startup accelerator, made investments in over 35 early stage tech companies, raised a VC fund, have raised over $100M for startups, and I'm a serial entrepreneur with relationships with investors spanning Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and the U.S.

Getting Started: Networking, Mental Preparation & Product Strategy

I've helped to launch over 50 startups; ran a startup accelerator; and invested in over 35 early stage tech companies. I manage an international network of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs. Have coached product teams at Intel, Motorola, Adobe and dozens of startups. I've also been a clinical therapist and I understand the psychological as well as practical aspects of pursuing your passions, following your dreams and dealing with the intense realities of starting up a new business.

Startup Accelerators, Incubators, Angel Investors and Seed Funding

I've started two accelerators and managed a startup accelerator based in Ohio -- founded by the Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans and majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. I've invested in over 35 tech startups and reviewed over 5000 startup pitches and accelerator applications. I've also helped startups to raise over $100M from a wide range of angels and VC's. I founded and manage Tribe of Angels, an international group of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Copywriting That Clarifies and Inspires People to Take Action

Need help inspiring others to take action? I've helped teams at Intel, Motorola, Adobe, Palm Computing and hundreds of startups to communicate with clarity and passion. Great communication starts with a clear understanding of your strengths and your audience. I can help you focus on what matters most and cut through the noise.

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Paul Allen answered

During the angel funding round, do they ask for Sales forecast for the entire year?

Typically yes. And the more traction you already have, the more historical info you have on sales, the farther into the future you should model. 3 years is typical if you have traction and knowledge on which to base your projections.

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Paul Allen answered

How do I go about getting my invention licensed by a big company?

Even though it seems may seem obvious that your product should be desirable to one of those companies, it usually needs to fit very well into one of their long-term strategic roadmaps. Learning whether that's the case and at which company take a lot of digging and you need inside info that can only come from talking to someone already at one of the companies or that recently left. That's where I would start -- speak with as many of those contacts as you can and zero in on the right target -- then build as many warm intros as possible at the target.

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Solid call. Would highly recommend. Pragmatic and insightful. Will be having more calls.

Adam Keen Source: Clarity

What an awesome person! Definitely recommend Paul to help with copywriting. He was a huge help for our nonprofit and just as kind and accomodating as could be.

Elaine West Source: Clarity

Paul was very helpful in bringing clarity to several issues holding us up at this early stage. I will definitely be calling Paul again.

Hughes, Paul Source: Clarity

Thanks Paul for the great recommendations you gave me during our conversation.

Alieu Marenah Source: Clarity

Great call with Paul. I planned on 15 minutes, and went over half an hour. He answered my questions, and gave me some very practical and usable ideas. Well worth the cost. I will call him again.

Stephen rose Source: Clarity

Thank you Paul for being so clear as to what steps I need to take to progress with my idea. Much appreciated!

Elizabeth Ladyjenski Source: Clarity

Great Call Very helpful! Great new resource to stay connected with.

Emmanuel Jones Source: Clarity

Valuable insights. Kind person. Highly recommend to call! Thank you, Paul!

Richard Lee Source: Clarity

Very helpful with determining the best direction to go with my start up. Look forward to speaking with again.

Martin Johnson Source: Clarity

This is our 3rd call with Paul and it was quick and to the point. Thanks once again for the advice and for your help, Paul!

Felix Cao Source: Clarity

As expected WELL worth it! Thank you! very informative, a valuable expense. Great communication, listened to my issues and used time well.

Martin Johnson Source: Clarity

Member since February 2015