# Michael S. Paul, PhD

> Michael S. Paul is the Salt Lake City-based CEO and president of MARAbio and a co-founder and former CEO of Lineagen. His career spans scientific training, university technology transfer, intellectual property management, venture investing, executive leadership, and board service. He led Lineagen from its founding in 2006 through its acquisition by Bionano Genomics in 2020.

- **Role:** CEO & President at MARAbio
- **Organizations:** MARAbio, Lineagen, Bionano Genomics, Seek Labs, Support, Inc., Petra Capital Partners, vSpring Capital, Mesa Verde Venture Partners, Lineagen Research Corporation, Huntsman Biotechnology Corporate, NPS Pharmaceuticals, University of Utah, Utah Technology Council, Utah Technology Industry Commission
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Colby College, PhD, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of Utah
- **Known for:** Led Lineagen from two people to 135 over a 14-year tenure, according to his current MARAbio biography., Raised more than $60 million in venture capital and venture debt financing at Lineagen., Licensed United States Patent and Trademark Office patent agent.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2006** — Worked in university technology transfer, intellectual property, strategic development, business development, venture investing, and at Lineagen Research Corporation.
- **2006** — Co-founded Lineagen and became president, CEO, and director.
- **2015** — Lineagen announced $15.8 million Series C financing and a $4 million credit facility.
- **2018** — EY Entrepreneur of the Year Utah Region finalist.
- **2020** — Lineagen acquired by Bionano Genomics; became Bionano chief strategy officer at the transaction.
- **2023** — Appointment as MARAbio CEO announced April 17.
- **2024** — Joined Seek Labs board effective March 18; MARAbio announced initial $19 million Series A on October 8.

## Achievements

- Led Lineagen from two people to 135 over a 14-year tenure, according to his current MARAbio biography.
- Raised more than $60 million in venture capital and venture debt financing at Lineagen.
- Licensed United States Patent and Trademark Office patent agent.
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year Utah Region finalist in 2018.
- Former vice chairman of the Utah Technology Council.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Appeared on Imperfect Leaders in a discussion covering trust, honesty, vulnerability, and leadership.
- **2024-10** — MARAbio announced an initial $19 million Series A financing led by MAK Capital One.
- **2024-03** — Appointed to Seek Labs board effective March 18.

## Links

- Website: https://www.marabio.com/mpaul
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-paul

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