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Paul Inouye

Founder, CEO

Paul Inouye was born in San Francisco and raised in San Carlos as one of three brothers. His educational journey took him through Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, and ultimately to The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his MBA.

His interests are diverse and active, including cycling, running, swimming, engaging in CrossFit workouts, traveling, skiing, and indulging in 80s music and movies. He's also an avid reader interested in military history and fantasy football. Notably, he has an athletic background in high school and collegiate Rugby. He has accomplished feats such as completing The Vineman Ironman, the Vineman Half Ironman, the Hawaiian Half Ironman, and marathons in San Francisco, Avenue of the Giants, and New York City.

With a career spanning over three decades in West Coast technology banking, he boasts a comprehensive skill set that includes strong domain knowledge, strategic insights, sharp negotiating abilities, and an in-depth understanding of the M&A process. His professional focus has primarily been M&A transactions within the software and internet technology sectors. As an entrepreneur himself, he operates his own M&A boutique, mirroring the entrepreneurial spirit of many of his clients.

He is deeply committed to achieving successful outcomes for his clients, recognizing the effort it takes to grow a business successfully. This commitment is backed by his rich experience, having worked at notable firms like Robertson Stephens, Morgan Stanley, Piper Jaffray, Lehman Brothers, Perella Weinberg, and Moelis & Company. He is a devoted father to two children, Miles and Sutton.

His company, Western Hills Partners, draws its name from the picturesque foothills of the mountain range bordering the Peninsula in the Bay Area. He enjoys views of these majestic hills that overlook Silicon Valley from his home office. He frequently finds solace in hiking or cycling through these serene hills in his leisure time.

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