Paul Linden

Paul A. Linden is an entrepreneur from Chicago, IL.

After graduating early from Augustana College (IL) with degrees in finance and business management, he followed his fascination and passion for sport and education to pursue his M.Ed. at the University of Miami (FL). In 2003 while still a student at Miami, he developed the initial business plan for IMG Tickets (www.imgtickets.com), a subsidiarity of the global sport and entertainment company, IMG. With his efforts, Paul was charged with driving the initial growth efforts of IMG Tickets through his departure in 2006.

At which time, he had an opportunity to relocate to the Chicagoland area to continue in a different role in his professional development by serving as a high school administrator at Wheaton St. Francis High School. In this setting, his goal was to bring vision and equity to help with the growth and marketability of a private secondary institution’s co-curricular programs. While at St. Francis, he pursued a second M.Ed. degree, this one from Benedictine University (IL).

In early 2010, Paul left St. Francis to pursue the development of his own entrepreneurial endeavors and consulting company. Since then he has been involved in the strategic development of start-up and growth stage companies throughout the Chicagoland area. Including, overseeing all of the initial market growth efforts for venture-backed firm, 8to18 Media, Inc, which is a school and parent interactive management platform, various private consulting opportunities, and two of his own start-ups: Prep Sport Management Group, and Homeline, Inc.

Paul is an Executive Board member for the University of Miami Alumni Association – Chicago Chapter, and is involved with many charitable organizations. He is originally from Rock Island, IL.