# Paula Jagemann

> Paula Jagemann is an American entrepreneur, born in Manchester, England, who co-founded the business that became ECI Software Solutions with John Sidgmore. After working in investor relations and public relations at UUNET, she launched an online office-supply venture and helped shift its focus toward software for independent dealers. Her public record also includes a Women in Technology Leadership Award, Maryland TEDCO board service and a continuing association with Hood College.

- **Role:** Founder at Fortitude BioCuisine
- **Organizations:** ECI Software Solutions, Online Office Supplies, UUNET Technologies, Telec, Women in Technology, Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), Hood College, Fortitude BioCuisine
- **From:** Manchester, England
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Hood College
- **Known for:** Co-founded the business that became ECI Software Solutions., Helped shift the early business from online office supplies toward software licensing., Received a Women in Technology Leadership Award in 2001.

## Career timeline

- **1988** — Worked for Marriott in Washington, D.C.
- **1989** — Joined Telec and worked for John Sidgmore.
- **1994** — Moved to UUNET with Sidgmore; subsequently handled investor relations and public relations.
- **1998** — Launched an online office-supply venture with Sidgmore; contemporary reporting dates its founding to August.
- **1999** — Described a shift toward licensing procurement software and private-label sites.
- **2001** — Received a Women in Technology Leadership Award; ECI2 was described as a 250-employee company.
- **2006** — Sold eCommerce Industries, according to her 2011 company announcement.
- **2008** — Confirmed for service on Maryland TEDCO’s board; a four-year term began July 1.
- **2015** — Presented with Matt Pomrink at FinovateSpring as Paula Jagemann-Bane.
- **2020-2021** — Listed in Hood College’s directory on the Board of Associates.

## Achievements

- Co-founded the business that became ECI Software Solutions.
- Helped shift the early business from online office supplies toward software licensing.
- Received a Women in Technology Leadership Award in 2001.
- Served on Maryland TEDCO’s board of directors.

## Links

- Website: https://fortitudebiocuisine.com/

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