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James Paul

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Founder at Noctal

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedNoctal

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Stephen BrawleyunlockedJames: together at Ben Franklin Technology Partners (2009–2010)
×7James: together at American University
James: together at The American Film Institute
×3James: together at Ben Franklin Technology Partners

About

James Paul is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Noctal, a sound design technology company. He brings 15+ years of experience in scaling communities and creative teams across live events, virtual experiences, film, television, and emerging media. Prior to co-founding Noctal, he held production leadership roles at frontier technology startups, overseeing AR/VR installations and location-based experiences, and has taught at AFI and spoken at SIGGRAPH.

Founder at Noctal

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Noctal's investors · 1

Caruso VenturesBoulder · $500K – $2.5M checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Noctal

ICIsaiah Chavous
Isaiah ChavousExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. NoctalChief Operating Officer, Co-Foundercurrent2024 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  2. Jadu ARDirector of Community2021 — 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Hartmann CapitalVenture Partner2022 — 2024
  4. To the PeopleVR/AR Installation & LBE Producer2018 — 2021Greater Los Angeles Area
  5. The American Film InstituteGuest Lecturer & Mentor2021Los Angeles, California, United States
  6. SOREN WESTAssociate Producer on WarnerMedia Upfronts 20202020Greater Los Angeles Area
  7. SOREN WESTEvent Production Manager2019Greater Los Angeles Area
  8. WITHIN (VR/AR)Office of Chris Milk2017 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
  9. Sony Pictures EntertainmentAssociate Producer2015 — 2016
  10. 20th Century Fox FilmAssociate Producer2014 — 2015Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. Starz EntertainmentAssistant to Director David Michôd2014Greater New York City Area
  12. State Street PicturesAssistant to Director George Tillman Jr.2014Greater New York City Area
  13. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (Feature Film)Set Production Assistant2012Brooklyn, NY
  14. State Street PicturesIntern2011Greater Los Angeles Area
  15. Belltower BooksSenior Campus Captain & Buyer2010 — 2011Washington D.C. Metro Area
  16. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern PennsylvaniaVideo Producer2009 — 2010Bethlehem, PA
  17. A.R. Schmeidler & Co., Inc.Wealth Management Intern2008 — 2010Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Stakeholder ManagementAsanaVirtual EventsCommunity BuildingCommunity ManagementEmotional IntelligenceStartupsAttention to DetailBudget TrackingCommunicationVenture CapitalCybersecurity
+12 moreDiscordProject ManagementCustomer ServiceEvent ManagementPublic RelationsManagementSocial Media MarketingMedia RelationsEntrepreneurshipMarketingVirtual RealitySocial Media

Languages Czech · English · Spanish

  • Dale Carnegie Course in Public Speaking and Human Relations — Dale Carnegie Training

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Network2

Daniel Derzic
Associate at Hartmann Capital
Felix Hartmann
Managing Partner at Hartmann Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Paul?
James Paul is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Noctal, a sound design technology company. He brings 15+ years of experience in scaling communities and creative teams across live events, virtual experiences, film, television, and emerging media. Prior to co-founding Noctal, he held production leadership roles at frontier technology startups, overseeing AR/VR installations and location-based experiences, and has taught at AFI and spoken at SIGGRAPH.
Where does James Paul work?
James Paul is Founder of Noctal.
What check size does James Paul write?
James Paul typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did James Paul found?
James Paul founded Noctal.
Where did James Paul go to school?
James Paul studied at American University (BS, Business Administration); Saucon Valley Senior High School.

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