Paul Grossinger co-founded Gaingels as one of the first organized investment networks specifically backing LGBTQ founders and leaders, establishing himself as an early visible leader in building an LGBTQ-focused venture investing community. He combines founder, operator, and syndicate-building experience through co-founding companies like Pervasive Group/MMGuardian and A-Level Capital while building multiple investing vehicles including Blue Jay Syndicate, and has developed a distinctive public persona as both an investor and business writer for outlets like Inc., authoring analysis pieces on topics like affinity-based angel investing and the emergence of new tech hubs.

• Passion for the sports media landscape, specifically regarding the NBA and college football. This extends to the business side of the industry, such as commenting on league lockouts or conference realignments, and active engagement with publications like Bleacher Report.
• Interest in pragmatic advice for navigating the startup ecosystem, specifically regarding how founders can maximize their time at major tech conferences or prepare for economic shifts like the end of a market bubble. There is a clear appreciation for the role of helpful angel investors in this process.
• Active solicitation of talent and new ventures. The timeline shows frequent calls for startup ideas and requests for aspiring sportswriters or journalism students to email him directly about potential work opportunities.
• Observations on consumer tech and industry icons, including the cultural impact of figures like Steve Jobs, as well as weighing the utility of hardware choices like owning both an iPhone and an iPad.