Paul Bulencea

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Co-Founder at The College of Extraordinary Experiences

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Paul Bulencea is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and experience designer, globally recognized for co-founding The College of Extraordinary Experiences. He inspires organizations like Google to foster innovation through transformational experiences, drawing on his expertise in gamification and his Masters from Fachhochschule Salzburg. Paul has spoken at numerous international conferences, including for the UN World Tourism Organisation.

Paul is deeply passionate about reconnecting people with nature and fostering community. Through his initiative, The Order of the Wild, he facilitates projects that use experience design for environmental and social impact. He practices this connection personally through activities like "sit spots, " where he quietly observes the urban wilderness around him, fostering a deeper bond with his "more than human neighbours. "

Unique fact: Paul co-designed an immersive Live Action Role Play (LARP) experience that transformed Abu Dhabis Yas Waterworld, allowing visitors to become part of a legendary quest.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Fast But Thoughtful

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Transformational Experiences
His career focuses on designing immersive experiences that drive personal and professional transformation, co-founding The College of Extraordinary Experiences to advance the field.
Gamification in Tourism
Co-authored the book "Gamification in Tourism, " applying game design principles to create memorable and engaging experiences for travelers.
Rewilding & Nature
Co-founded The Order of the Wild to connect designers with environmental projects and speaks about "rewilding" and collaborating with wilderness to shift human perception.

Media Appearances

Paul Bulencea and the College of Extraordinary Experiences. Featured in Experience By Design (Simplecast)

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Work History

3-2016
Co-Founder at The College of Extraordinary Experiences
9-2018
Co-founder & Steward at The Order of the Wild
11-2013
Experience Designer & Director at Memorable Experience Design Studio
11-2013 - 9-2015
Co-founder at Sideview (App)
5-2014 - 9-2014
Scientific researcher at Fachhochschule Salzburg - University of Applied Sciences

Education

2011 - 2013
Master from Fachhochschule Salzburg
2007 - 2010
Bachelor from Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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