Paul co-founded Meritech in 1999 and helps lead the firm's consumer, enterprise, and fintech practices. Prior to co-founding Meritech, Paul was a Managing Director and the Head of the Private Equity Group at Montgomery Securities, where he advised private tech companies on equity financings. He began his career in finance as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in New York, and prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he served in the U.S. Air Force as an F-4 and F-16 pilot based in South Korea, Spain, and Utah.

Paul has been named to the Forbes 'Midas List' multiple times, a recognition given to the world's top tech investors. Paul holds a B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He previously served as a trustee of the Stanford Graduate School of Business as well as on the Department of Defense Business Board advising the Secretary of Defense. He is currently on the Board of the U.S. Air Force Academy Foundation and the Board of the National Venture Capital Association. Paul spends his time away from the office cycling across the Bay Area to prepare for 'century rides.'