Prairie Innovators is led by Paul Andrus, a high technology executive and consultant with over 35 years’ experience in all aspects of business operations. He has extensive experience in start-up and emerging growth consumer product and high technology companies – from initial concept and funding to getting them up, running and profitable. He specializes in introducing breakthrough technologies and products to the marketplace for start-ups and expanding market share for emerging growth companies. He is a proven leader, innovator and inventor.
Paul holds numerous patents around the world including the Intelligent Computer Cable, winner of the best gadget award at the International CES, the Intelligent Towing Plug patent and other IP based solutions. His inventions have been featured in numerous television, print and digital programs and feature articles as well as industry reports and bestselling books on technology. He has experience in a broad range of industries and provides consulting services to Boards and CXO level executives around the world. He has been a featured key-note speaker at IEEE and other entrepreneurial conferences conducting ‘how to’ workshops and seminars for inventors, engineers, scientists and budding entrepreneurs.
Paul is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys mountain trekking including a recent 38-mile trek up to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Nepal. He also summited Mt. Kalapatur at 18,500 ft. Paul is shown here with his sherpa friend Ram.