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Paul Mass

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Entrepreneur in Residence at TechGrowth
📍 Athens, Ohio, United States

Paul Mass is an experienced entrepreneur, educator, and corporate attorney with a background in guiding and investing in startups across diverse industries, from drug discovery to financial services. He holds a J. D. from Emory University and a B. A. from Duke University. People he has worked with describe him as an "effective leader" and "talented deal maker".

He is deeply invested in fostering local economic growth, particularly in the Appalachian Ohio region, through his work with private investment funds like the Athens Ohio Investment Alliance. His interests appear to extend to the media and entertainment industry, as indicated by his following of major entertainment corporations.

He co-founded a drug discovery firm, 1Base Pharmaceuticals, which developed a transformative scientific approach with the goal of curing ALS.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Entrepreneur in Residence
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States
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Supporting Entrepreneurs
Actively identifies, advises, and supports entrepreneurs with promising ventures through his roles at TechGrowth and Ohio University's Center for Entrepreneurship.
Angel Investing
As a founding investor and executive committee member of the Athens Ohio Investment Alliance, he focuses on positively impacting the SE Ohio region through private investment.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Entrepreneur in Residence
TechGrowth
1-1998
CEO
Mass Ventures
1-2020
Board Member; Co-founding shareholder
ExperienceNow (XNow.com)
1-2023
Executive Committee Member; Founding Investor Member
Athens Ohio Investment Alliance
3-2020
Co-Founder; Board Member; VP - Business Affairs
1Base Pharmaceuticals LLC
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Education
1974 - 1977
J.D.
Emory University School of Law
9-1970 - 5-1974
B.A.
Duke University
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