Paul Bricault is a Canadian-born venture capitalist who spent over a decade at William Morris talent agency, including serving on its board and running digital media, before co-creating one of the earliest LA-focused corporate venture funds called The Mailroom Fund with Accel Partners in 2008. At Amplify.LA, he designed a non-traditional accelerator model that rejects fixed cohorts and demo days in favor of staggered start dates and variable support durations, while building a 10,000 square foot Venice campus that mixes early-stage founders with experienced entrepreneurs in a deliberate freshman-sophomore-senior learning structure.

• Deep dedication to the Los Angeles tech ecosystem. Frequently celebrates the milestones of Southern California founders and funds, such as congratulating the team at Wonder Ventures on their new fund or cheering on FloQast for achieving unicorn status while highlighting the long journey of LA-based entrepreneurship.
• Active championing of portfolio milestones and exits. Regularly posts public praise for specific funding rounds, such as Replicated closing their Series B or Clutter raising a large Series D, often reminiscing about when these companies were just starting out in shared workspaces to show long-term support.
• Preference for warm introductions over cold outreach. Endorses the view that most investors ignore cold emails due to overload, noting that a primary value of a venture firm is making connections, suggesting founders should seek a referral rather than emailing directly.
• Personal connection to the creative and literary arts. Expressed pride in family achievements, such as his wife’s middle school novel that blends themes of technology and nature, indicating an appreciation for founders who balance business with creative or family pursuits.
• Interest in the future of mobility and climate adaptation. Shares insights on how the transportation sector is shifting toward a combination of autonomous and electric vehicles and highlights the importance of adaptability rather than just strength when facing climate challenges.