Paul Woolard
InvestorGeneral Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Writes $2M β $3M checks
About
Paul Woolard leverages 30+ years in agriculture, energy and commodity-market risk expertise from a $4B+ trading firm to chair investments and personally back veteran-led dual-use space, counter-UAS, quantum and robotics
Invests in
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSpace Tech
Experience
- Eco-Energy LLCSenior Advisorcurrent2023 β presentNashville Metropolitan Area
- Eco-Energy LLCVP, Finance/Risk Management2018 β 2023Franklin, TN
- Veteran Ventures Capital, LLCGeneral Partnercurrent2019 β presentGreater Nashville Area, TN
- CreatiVetsBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Strategy, Business Development, M&A (Corn Processing)2016 β 2018
- Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Commercial Development (Renewable Chemicals)2011 β 2016
- Archer Daniels Midland CompanyDirector - Corporate Strategic Planning and M&A2009 β 2011
- BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLCBoard Member2014 β 2017Greater Chicago Area
- Tate & LyleDirector, Business Integration - Global R&D2006 β 2009
- Tate & LyleTreasurer, Americas1999 β 2006
- Johnston SupermarketsCFO1998 β 1999
- Illinova Generating / Illinois PowerFinance Manager1992 β 1998
- KPMGAudit Senior1988 β 1992
Skills & more
Accounting
- CPA, CGMA, CertICM β Illinois, Tennessee
From Paul's professional profile.
Colleagues at Veteran Ventures Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul Woolard?
- Paul Woolard leverages 30+ years in agriculture, energy and commodity-market risk expertise from a $4B+ trading firm to chair investments and personally back veteran-led dual-use space, counter-UAS, quantum and robotics
- Where does Paul Woolard work?
- Paul Woolard is General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital.
- What does Paul Woolard invest in?
- Paul Woolard invests in Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Space Tech.
- What check size does Paul Woolard write?
- Paul Woolard typically writes checks of $2M β $3M.
- Where did Paul Woolard go to school?
- Paul Woolard studied at Harding University (MBA / BBA, Accounting).
Shared employers
Also worked at Archer Daniels Midland Company6
Also worked at KPMG274
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