Paul Major
InvestorPresident & CEO, Telluride Foundation at Telluride Venture
Telluride, Colorado, United States
Writes $100K – $250K checks
About
Paul Major, a community foundation CEO turned venture GP, cofounded Telluride accelerator using local philanthropists and angels to build ski‑town resilience, merging civic leadership, Olympic ski coaching and resort business.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechEnergyHealthtech
Experience
- Rural HomesManagercurrent2021 — present
- Telluride FoundationPresident & CEOcurrent2000 — presentTelluride, CO
- Booth Creek Ski HoldingsVP Business Development1997 — 2000
- US Ski TeamVP Athletics, Coach1984 — 1997
Skills & more
Philanthropy10Nonprofits5Fundraising8Public Speaking4Strategic Planning4Non-profits2Entrepreneurship1Start-up Ventures
From Paul's professional profile.
Colleagues at Telluride Venture
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul Major?
- Paul Major, a community foundation CEO turned venture GP, cofounded Telluride accelerator using local philanthropists and angels to build ski‑town resilience, merging civic leadership, Olympic ski coaching and resort business.
- Where does Paul Major work?
- Paul Major is President & CEO, Telluride Foundation at Telluride Venture.
- What does Paul Major invest in?
- Paul Major invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech.
- What check size does Paul Major write?
- Paul Major typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- Where did Paul Major go to school?
- Paul Major studied at University of Colorado Boulder (Bachelor's Degree, Civil and Mechnical Engineering).
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