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Paul Bulencea

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Co-Founder at The College of Extraordinary Experiences
📍 Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

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.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
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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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

Paul Bulencea and the College of Extraordinary Experiences. Featured in Experience By Design (Simplecast)
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Education
2011 - 2013
Master
Fachhochschule Salzburg
2007 - 2010
Bachelor
Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov
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