Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Paul started their career in 2007 as a Media Relations Associate at The National Academies. Paul then served as a Study Director, managing various committee and study activities related to aeronautics and space engineering. In 2013, Paul joined the Ohio Development Services Agency, where they held multiple roles, including Senior Manager of Entrepreneurship & Venture Investments, overseeing a team responsible for $350 million in active awards. Paul also served as a Senior Technology Commercialization Manager and a Commercialization & Research Administrator. In 2017, Paul joined the Wright State Research Institute as the Director of Entrepreneurship for the Ohio Federal Research Network and later became the Director of Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. Most recently, in 2019, they became the Vice President of Strategic Programs at The Entrepreneurs' Center.

Paul Jackson obtained a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Michigan State University between 1999 and 2002. Paul then pursued further education at Indiana University Bloomington, where they earned a Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) from 2004 to 2006. During their time at Indiana University, Paul focused their studies on Policy Analysis, Economic Development, and Comparative International Affairs.