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 sales and marketing experience and 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 currently run The Exit Club, a peer group for entrepreneurs and post-exit founders, and I'm the founder of The SLAB, a private coworking space and social club built around meaningful connections.

I love helping entrepreneurs tackle the challenges of growth.

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Current
Projects

Peer group for entrepreneurs
and post-exit founders.

Private coworking space
and social club

Career
Highlights

 

  • 3 Exits

    • Sold IT services division to Abry Partners

    • Sold database division to Bain Capital

    • Sold remaining stake in Zumasys’ ERP business to long-time partners

    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

    • 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 and Art of Success

  • Created Happyness Is A Choice Corporate Giving Program -
    $1 Million in employee-directed non-profit giving

    International 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

  • Harvard Business School - Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Execution, and Post-Merger Management

    Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach (March 2025)