Paul Towers
About Paul Towers
Paul Towers serves as the Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Liferay, having previously founded and led multiple startups in the tech industry. He has a background in economics and extensive experience in managing teams and developing marketing strategies.
Current Role at Liferay
Paul Towers serves as the Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand at Liferay. He has held this position since 2020, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in the region. His role involves managing local teams and driving business growth while aligning with Liferay's global objectives.
Previous Experience at Task Pigeon
Before joining Liferay, Paul Towers was the Founder of Task Pigeon, a task management tool, from 2016 to 2021. Under his leadership, Task Pigeon achieved 5,500 sign-ups per annum without any paid marketing spend in 2020/2021. The company was acquired by a US-based investor in 2021. Paul implemented a content marketing strategy that attracted 350,000 visitors annually.
Founding Roles at Other Startups
Paul Towers also founded Startup Soda and Your Professional Resume, both of which were active from 2016 to 2021 and 2010 to 2014, respectively. His experience in these ventures contributed to his expertise in startup management and business development. Both companies were acquired during his tenure.
Educational Background
Paul Towers studied at CQUniversity, where he earned a Bachelor of Economics (Property) from 2007 to 2010. He also completed his Higher School Certificate at Mater Maria Catholic College, achieving a UAI of 95.05 from 2001 to 2006. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in business and economics.
Mentorship and Leadership Experience
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Paul Towers served as a Startup Mentor for the Sydney Genesis Startup Program at The University of Sydney Business School from 2017 to 2021. He managed a team at Task Pigeon that included 2 backend developers, 1 frontend developer, and 1 UI/UX designer, showcasing his leadership capabilities.