Paul Sampedro

Bio

Paul has over 20 years of information technology (IT) and entrepreneurial experience. Along with Don Carlson, he co-founded ChangeStar Corporation, a venture backed healthcare information outsourcing technology company. He has been an executive and board member of several startup companies focused on healthcare IT and security solutions. In addition to his various executive roles, he has been an active business advisor to various information technology, healthcare and telecommunications startup companies. Paul previously held a variety of senior management positions in business development and strategic planning at QUALCOMM, spearheading domestic and international ventures and business initiatives in mobile wireless enterprise, telematics and innovative wireless data products. Prior, he co-founded, led and oversaw daily operations of a number of engineering, information technology and business teams at Lockheed Martin, chartered to develop, integrate and operate technology services within the public and private sectors. Paul has extensive experience in program management, business and corporate development, venture formation, M&A activities, as well as strategic planning for new business ventures. In addition, he is versatile in the design, development, installation, and operation of advanced computing, communications and networking solutions. He has received recognition for his technical and entrepreneurial acumen, most notably the Lockheed Martin's Engineer of the Year award and President's Award. In addition to his professional experience, he has served on various charitable boards. Paul is a graduate of Chaminade University with a BS degree in Computer Science and executive programs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon Universities.