Paul St. John
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), poolside

Paul, is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at poolside. With a rich track record spanning over two decades in tech sales and investments, he deeply understands what drives companies to succeed and grow.

Before leading sales at poolside, Paul was an angel investor in tech start-ups, investing alongside top VC firms in the US and Europe.

Paul’s most formative years working in the start-up ecosystem were his years at GitHub as CRO. In his words, “It was one of the most challenging and rewarding rides of my life.” Big deals and even bigger team wins proved nothing beats a great work culture.

Paul’s career has taken him across the globe, from the Bay Area to EMEA and APAC, spearheading regional sales at renowned companies like Alfresco, Riverbed Technology, and EMC. His ability to make connections and navigate diverse markets has been a key factor in his success.

Paul holds a BA from Emory University and a JD from DePaul University College of Law.