Paul has over 15 years of experience in venture capital investing, company building, and international M&A. He founded Samira Advisors together with Stefan Köppl.

From investor and chairman to operational day-to-day management, Paul has held and holds leading positions in various growth companies, supporting them on their path from initial investment to successful exit.

Paul is also founding partner of a Bulgarian early-stage venture fund.

Paul holds a Master’s Degree in Business and is lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and at the WU Executive Academy (MBA Program Entrepreneurship and Innovation).