Paul
Giobbi
Southern California-based entrepreneur, investor, and advisor.
After building and successfully exiting my technology company (Zumasys), I now consult with businesses and nonprofit organizations, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and strategy.
With nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing and growing a seven-time Inc. 5000 business, I partner with talented leaders to identify growth opportunities and implement strategies to run companies more efficiently.
I’m passionate about improving employee engagement and helping people leverage their strengths using Gallup’s CliftonStrengths performance-based assessment.
I love helping entrepreneurs tackle the challenges of growth.
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Career
Highlights
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3 Exits
Sold IT services division to Abry Partners
Sold database division to Bain Capital
Sold majority of remaining stake in Zumasys’ ERP business to long-time business partners (still serve as Chairman)
12 Acquisitions
The Computer Clinic
Choice Computing
The Nerdery (Pick Division)
AccuTerm Software
jBASE
OpenQM
Total Computing Solutions
Rover Data Systems
Northwest Information Systems
PRO:MAN
Key Data Systems Group
Efficiency Partners
PPI Info Systems
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7-time Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States
Ranked #1 by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces for Giving Back
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Semifinalist
Speaking Engagements:
Zumapalooza, Syncsort, Art of Success and TEDX (July 2025)
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Created Happyness Is A Choice Corporate Giving Program -
$1 Million in employee-directed non-profit givingInternational Travel Incentive – Awarded 30+ employees one week of paid time off and $5,000/each to travel overseas and have immersive experiences.
Non-Profit Involvement
Firm Foundations Romania - Former board member
The Prentice School -- Former board member
Family Assistance Ministries – Leadership Development
Northrise University – Created student employment and outsourcing program
Melanoma Research Alliance – Created PaulWalks.com and raised $120,000+ for melanoma research
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Harvard Business School - Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Execution, and Post-Merger Management
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (March 2025)