Paul Freedman founded Academic Engine in 1999 and ran the organization for more than five years. During that time Paul built a product development, sales, and service organization from the ground up. Under his stewardship, the company acquired nearly 150 clients in the education market, expanded from a single product offering to a comprehensive suite of communication management solutions, developed several successful partnerships, and weathered the financial storm of the dot-com bubble. In 2004, Academic Engine was sold to Hobsons, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust.

From 2004 to 2007, Paul served as President/Managing Director of the Hobsons EMT, a subsidiary of Hobsons, Inc. In that position, Paul oversaw Hobsons’ international presence in the higher education technology market. During his four-year tenure, Hobsons EMT increased revenues and profits over ten-fold. Furthermore, Paul spearheaded multiple acquisitions and company integrations, including the 2006 acquisition of Chat University and the 2007 acquisition of AY Recruiting solutions.

Paul currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Hobsons, Inc and Destination Vertical, LLC, and is Chairman of the Board of Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University.