Eric Paternot

Eric Paternot is an angel investor and entrepreneur with a strong focus on supporting early stage tech companies in North America and Europe. His investment portfolio prioritizes companies driving innovation in sustainable food production, transportation, data integrity, reproductive health, space-based services, and news and media. Eric's academic background spans political science and media, with a keen interest in storytelling and cinematic aesthetics.

With a diverse career journey, Eric has held roles such as COO at Storyhunter (now Glimmer) and has journalistic experience with renowned media outlets like ABC News, The New York Times, and France Television. He is an avid enthusiast of powder skiing, racing cars, and historical fictions, demonstrating a passion for adventure and the outdoors.

Eric's areas of expertise include operations, team management, business development, fundraising, deal structuring, B2B SaaS, film development, journalism, production, documentary filmmaking, international security, conflict resolution, and political philosophy. His educational background includes studies at Harvard University, Sciences Po, and Columbia University, with a focus on government, journalism, and Arabic language studies.