Executive Officer, Director at Simpa Networks

Where does Paul Needham work?

Paul Needham is Founder of Simpa Networks.

What companies did Paul Needham found?

Paul Needham founded Simpa Networks.

Where did Paul Needham go to school?

Paul Needham studied at University of Cambridge (PhD (Incomplete), Economics); University of Cambridge (M.Phil., Economics and Politics of Development).

Paul Needham

Founder

Founder at Simpa Networks

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

FoundedSimpa Networks

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Founder at Simpa Networks

Experience

ArcaChief Executive Officercurrent2022 — presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
D-REC InitiativeCo-Chair, Secretariatcurrent2020 — present
Venture Builder FoundationBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentMauritius
powertrustCo-Founder and Board Chaircurrent2018 — presentGlobal
The University of British ColumbiaEntrepreneur In Residence2020 — 2022Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

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Start-upsBusiness Development

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Needham?: Executive Officer, Director at Simpa Networks
Where does Paul Needham work?: Paul Needham is Founder of Simpa Networks.
What companies did Paul Needham found?: Paul Needham founded Simpa Networks.
Where did Paul Needham go to school?: Paul Needham studied at University of Cambridge (PhD (Incomplete), Economics); University of Cambridge (M.Phil., Economics and Politics of Development).

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