Paul Hakim

Paul Hakim is the Managing Partner at Hudson Valley Startup Fund, a member-managed seed investment vehicle based in Rhinebeck, New York. Alongside regional business leaders such as Johnny LeHane and Tony DiMarco, he helped establish the organization in 2014 by securing $700,000 in initial capital from more than 30 accredited investors. The firm targets a $1 million total fund size to deploy capital injections ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 across four to eight early-stage companies located throughout the surrounding New York counties. In this capacity, Hakim has screened over 50 prospective regional enterprises, evaluating scalable business models and technology pitches from startups including Connectity and MediSprout for potential funding. His current venture capital focus builds upon a comprehensive 30-year corporate background encompassing business development, commercial real estate asset management, and operational finance across multiple industries.