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Paul Walborsky

Paul Walborsky

Scaling Startups with AI and Corporate Growth Strategies

Location icon Los Gatos, CA, USA

About

If I have a superpower as a media executive and serial startup founder, it’s the art of saying "yes"—to challenges, innovation, and collaboration. From forging partnerships at The New York Times to building GigaOM and leading AI.Reverie to its Meta acquisition, I’ve learned that optimism, paired with audacity, fuels success. Born in Mexico, I bring a global, bilingual perspective to everything I do, empowering teams to lead and fostering cultures where collaboration thrives. Great work starts with great culture, and I’m proud to have built diverse, loyal teams while tackling complex challenges across industries and continents. Whether scaling local markets internationally or founding ventures in AI and enterprise software, my sweet spot is turning complex problems into clear, actionable strategies—cracking tough GTM puzzles, crafting bold pitches, and, of course, ensuring there’s always room for fun along the way.

Job Categories

Business Development
Consulting
Executive Leadership
Finance
Marketing
Sales

Top Skills

C-Level Executive Leadership
Go-to-Market Strategies
Team Empowerment
Culture Building
Business Strategy
Corporate Development
High-Tech
Media
Fundraising
Investor Relations
Entreprenship
Board Membership and Advisory
Bilingual -Spanish & English
Available
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Part-time
Fractional

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Advising
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Consulting
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Fractional Leadership
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Mentoring
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Speaking

What I Offer

I empower leaders and innovators seeking industry transformation, addressing challenges in scaling startups, achieving corporate growth, and integrating cutting-edge AI solutions with proven expertise, strategic insights, and a bold, results-driven approach to innovation.

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Strategic Advisory for Startups

Expertise in fundraising, growth, and exits.

Media & AI Consultation

Insights into content monetization and synthetic data applications.

Fractional Leadership

Interim executive support to guide transformation and growth.

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Venture Capital Strategies
International Market Expansion
GTM Planning
AI Data Generation
Corporate Development
Startup Exits
Content Monetization
Team Leadership
Boardroom Strategy
Cross-functional Collaboration
Revenue Growth Models
Building Leadership Cultures

Startup Scaling Strategies

Description
I help startup founders and executives overcome growth challenges with proven expertise in fundraising, scaling operations, and executing GTM strategies.
Outcomes
Funding secured, revenue growth, and scalable operations.

Media Transformation

Description
I support media leaders reimagining their business models by providing actionable insights in content strategy, audience expansion, and revenue generation.
Outcomes
Streamlined monetization and elevated brand positioning.

AI Innovations in Business

Description
I guide organizations adopting AI to tackle complex challenges, leveraging deep expertise in synthetic data and innovation to create tailored strategies, streamline implementation, and drive competitive advantage.
Outcomes
Tailored AI strategies and implementation roadmaps.

Team Empowerment

Description
I collaborate with leadership teams to address organizational challenges, offering strategic guidance to align vision, cultivate resilient cultures, and optimize collaboration for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Outcomes
Stronger leadership alignment, enhanced team productivity, and long-term organizational resilience.
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Wisdom at Work

Notable Roles

Founder & COO, AI.Reverie (Acquired by Meta)

Scaled an AI platform generating synthetic data for computer vision, landing major Fortune 500 and government clients.

President & CEO, GigaOM

Drove massive revenue growth and positioned GigaOM as a respected voice in global tech media.

SVP, The New York Times

Spearheaded international expansion efforts, growing audiences across China, Australia, and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

AI Innovation & Leadership

Proven success in leveraging AI technologies to train next-gen computer vision models at AI.Reverie, recognized globally by Gartner and CBInsights, culminating in a Meta acquisition.

Media & Content Monetization

Transformed GigaOM from a niche tech blog into a $18M global media powerhouse, creating innovative revenue models through advertising, events, and research.

Startup Growth & Exits

Expertise in founding and scaling ventures, leading multiple successful exits, and raising millions in venture capital funding across various industries.

Key Achievements

Successful Startup Exits

Drove the acquisition of two major tech ventures, showcasing deep expertise in scaling companies from concept to exit.

Fundraising Excellence

Raised substantial venture capital funding, demonstrating skill in articulating vision and value to top investors to fuel business growth.

Global Leadership

Championed cross-functional leadership at The New York Times, bridging media, data science, and business for impactful, data-driven outcomes.

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Wisdom ensures that we’re not just doing things right but doing them in the right order.

Summary of Skills

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