Paul Willmes

About Paul Willmes

25+ years as a team leader and individual contributor growing New Product Development, Product Management, Business Development, Marketing and Operations teams in the US and internationally focusing on the Ad Tech and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) space. Built companies from the ground up and helped established companies grow revenue, profitability and operational efficiency. Track record of success with startups, early stage and post-IPO companies.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Kolo

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Chief Operating Officer for Kolo AI.Kolo AI is a next-generation SaaS personal assistant built on cutting-edge AI. We help everyday users, especially busy professionals and parents, get more done by making powerful AI simple, intuitive, and accessible. No prompt engineering. No tech jargon. Just real answers, fast.Whether you’re searching for information, booking a service, or collaborating with others, Kolo delivers instant, personalized support using the best available AI models.Everyday AI. Zero friction. Built for how real people live and work.

Education

• University of Southern California

  BS, Business Admin / Entrepreneur Prog.

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Entrepreneur Program

Skills

• Product Development
• Usability Testing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Team Management
• Web Analytics
• Product Management
• Online Advertising
• Financial Analysis
• User Interface Design
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• User Experience
• Traffic Monetization
• Offshore Operations
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Project Management
• Mobile Marketing
• Mobile Advertising
• Innovation
• P & L Oversight