Paul Katsnelson

Paul Katsnelson currently serves as the VP of Finance at Lightwave Dental, having previously held the position of Director, Head of Finance and Corporate Development at Teachers Pay Teachers from 2019 to 2023. During this tenure, Paul played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and establishing a B2B subscription business, contributing to the successful acquisition by IXL Learning. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Finance and Strategy at MealPal, where Paul was instrumental in scaling the business to multiple markets and leading a $20M Series B fundraising effort. Prior roles include positions at Aterian Investment Partners, Kohlberg & Company, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, focusing on private equity and investment banking. Paul holds a BS in Finance, Economics, and Physics from NYU Stern School of Business.