For over three decades, Paolo Narciso has been at the forefront of innovation and transformative change, guiding organizations through the complexities of our rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a serial entrepreneur, academic, and innovation catalyst, he brings a unique blend of visionary thinking and practical execution to every challenge.

Paolo Narciso is a distinguished entrepreneur and technologist who has played pivotal roles in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. He is currently the Vice President of New Program Development and Program Optimization at the AARP Foundation, where he focuses on developing innovative solutions to improve the lives of vulnerable older adults. His entrepreneurial journey includes leading startups to successful exits and integrating disruptive technologies like Web3 and AI into various products and services.

Paolo has an impressive track record of achievements, including:

• Winning the OCA Corporate Achievement Award in 2022.
• Receiving the OCA National Service Award in 2022.
• Being a finalist for Visionary of the Year by VentureFuel in 2022.
• Successfully leading three startups (Kingdom Builders, Open Integrity, and 531 Networks) to successful exits.
• Completing two Ironman competitions: Chattanooga Ironman in 2016 and Beach2Battleship/Wilmington Ironman in 2015.

Paolo’s career is marked by his ability to drive innovation and impact. He has:

• Built and exited a global company.
• Led two tech-enabled startups to successful acquisitions.
• Co-created solutions with Amazon, advancing Alexa and speech technology.
• Developed the 4th largest VR social product of its time.
• Launched operations across the USA, Canada, Europe, the Philippines, China, and India.
• Managed the innovation pipeline for one of the USA’s largest non-profits for over seven years.
• Authored two books on technology strategy, focusing on blockchain and AI.

Believing in the power of knowledge sharing to drive innovation, Paolo has:

• Lectured at a top 10 MBA program on new business creation and innovation for over seven years.
• Been a regular speaker at industry conferences and events.

NFTs for Business: A Practical Guide for Harnessing Digital Assets (Springer, 2023)

Generative AI for Executives: A Primer (Springer, 2024)

From Founder to CEO: A 12-Week Leadership Transformation (Hemingway, 2024)