Pavel Bains
Pavel was the co-founder of Storypanda, a digital book platform that empowered kids to read, create and share books. Storypanda published critically acclaimed titles by the world's best independant authors and media brands. Storypanda had licensing deals with DreamWorks, Warner Bros, CBC, MGA, Peanuts and many more. Storypanda's mandate was turning kids from content consumers to content creators. Through Storypanda, Pavel became a part of 500 Startups, the world's leading early-stage startup accelerator and VC. Based in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups now has a presence in all major regions of the globe and is repsonisble for investing into and inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs. Prior to Storypanda, Pavel was in GM and CFO roles for video game studios, including leading multplayer independant developer, Threewave Software and Disney Interactive Studios. At Threewave, Pavel was involved in the production of AAA titles from EA, Activision and Atari. At Disney, Pavel was the Financial Manager for seven studios, overseeing budgets of $150M. Pavel is a former NCAA Academic-Athlete Honour Student, having competed on the UCLA Track & Field team. Pavel also is the Level Chartered Financial Analyst and graduate of Simon Fraser University
Officials

Experience

Bluzelle Networks
CEO
Sep 2015 - Present
Studio Capital Management
Strategic Advisor
Jan 2020 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos
M2SIX Ventures
Principal
Jun 2004 - Present · 19 yrs 5 mos
Storypanda
CEO & Co-founder
Apr 2011 - Dec 2015
Centre for Digital Media
Entrepreneur in Residence
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Threewave Software
Studio Director
Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Disney Interactive Studios
Financial Operations Consultant
May 2007 - Jan 2008 · 9 mos
Spectra Restaurants
Financial Analyst
Apr 2002 - Apr 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Labatt Breweries
Marketing Assistant
1998 - 1999 · 1 yr
Vancouver Grizzlies
Intern
1995 - 1996 · 1 yr

Education

Simon Fraser University
BBA | Marketing and International Business
1996 - 1999
UCLA
Bachelo | Political Science
1994 - 1995
Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Level 1 | Finance