Paul Grana
About Paul Grana
Paul Grana is the General Manager of HelioScope at Aurora Solar, with a background in co-founding Folsom Labs and extensive experience in product management and business development in the solar energy sector.
Current Position at Aurora Solar
Paul Grana is currently serving as the General Manager of HelioScope under Aurora Solar, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves leading operations and overseeing the development and deployment of solar design software. HelioScope is known for providing tools that simplify the design, installation, and operation of solar systems.
Co-Founder of Folsom Labs
Paul Grana co-founded Folsom Labs in 2012 and worked there for nine years until 2021. Located in San Francisco, Folsom Labs developed SaaS products tailored for solar developers. Under his leadership, the company focused on creating tools to optimize the design and performance of solar energy projects, thus enhancing efficiency in the solar industry.
Director of Product Management at Tigo Energy
From 2010 to 2013, Paul Grana held the position of Director of Product Management at Tigo Energy, based in Los Gatos, CA. In this role, he managed product roadmaps and spearheaded the development of solutions aimed at improving the performance and monitoring of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Educational Background
Paul Grana holds an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, completed between 2007 and 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both business strategy and technical analysis.
Early Career and Consultancy Work
Starting his career as a Consultant at The Cambridge Group, Paul Grana worked from 2003 to 2007 in roles that involved market research and business strategy. He later founded Pivot Nonprofit Consulting, where he served as Executive Director from 2005 to 2008, showcasing his leadership skills in the nonprofit sector. He also gained valuable experience in the financial sector as an Analyst at Ignia, S.A. de C.V. in 2007.