Paul Griessel

Paul Griessel Jr. is a recent graduate of Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. His academic journey also includes studies at Harvard Business School Online focusing on Business Analytics, Economics, and Financial Accounting. Additionally, he participated in the BASE Summer Business Program at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, Paul is currently co-founding RiseUp, a novel social media platform dedicated to engaging users in trending social media challenges. Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys golfing in Northern California, rowing, running, and playing musical instruments like guitar and drums. His diverse interests also span sports teams like the New York Yankees and the Las Vegas Raiders, as well as Formula 1 racing.

Having served in various roles, including Editor & Researcher at Rebellion Research, Co-Founder at RiseUp, Peer Career Advisor at Amherst College, and as a Business Development Summer Analyst at Hang and Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Atlas Technology Group LLC, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.