Paul Deere
Role: Associate
Site: CDL-Texas
Stream: Energy
Paul Deere was the founder and CEO of Tolteq, a leading technology company in the upstream oil and gas industry. Tolteq’s innovative solutions to improve the reliability of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools significantly impacted the market, culminating in its acquisition by National Oilwell Varco (NOV).
A decorated entrepreneur, Paul has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Aggie 100 (Top 10), INC 500, Austin Fast 50, and was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He currently owns and operates several businesses, including Innovation WorkSpaces and Deere Development Company. He is also an Associate Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University, where he gives back to the next generation of engineers. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and has been awarded 8 patents.