Paul Inouye

Paul Inouye was born in the vibrant city of San Francisco and spent his childhood in the neighboring community of San Carlos, one of three sons in his family. His educational path led him from Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose to the prestigious UC Berkeley for his undergraduate studies, culminating in an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

His array of hobbies is extensive and diverse. He is an avid cyclist, runner, and swimmer and regularly participates in CrossFit workouts. His love for travel and skiing matches his enthusiasm for 80s music, EDM, and classic movies from the same era. He is also a keen reader interested in history and personal biographies. On the athletic front, he has an impressive history in rugby, having played at both high school and college levels. His endurance and dedication are evident in his completion of endurance events like The Vineman Ironman, the Vineman Half Ironman, the Hawaiian Half Ironman, and several marathons including the San Francisco, Avenue of the Giants, and New York City events.

His long investment banking career saw him in roles at notable firms such as Robertson Stephens, Morgan Stanley, Piper Jaffray, Lehman Brothers, Perella Weinberg, and Moelis & Company. He is the founding partner at Western Hills Partners which is a boutique tech m&a firm started in 2020. Additionally, he is a proud father to two adult children, Miles and Sutton.