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Key moments and achievements from Paul Brainerd's life.
Paul was born
· Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.
Achievement
In 1984, Brainerd co-founded the Aldus Corporation and released PageMaker, the first consumer desktop publishing software. He coined the term 'desktop publishing,' and the software paired with Apple's Macintosh revolutionized the printing industry.
Achievement
In 1984, Brainerd co-founded the Aldus Corporation and released PageMaker, the first consumer desktop publishing software. He coined the term 'desktop publishing,' and the software paired with Apple's Macintosh revolutionized the printing industry.
Career
After stepping down as president and CEO of Aldus in 1993, the company was eventually sold to Adobe Systems, providing Brainerd with substantial wealth that he would redirect toward environmental philanthropy.
Career
After stepping down as president and CEO of Aldus in 1993, the company was eventually sold to Adobe Systems, providing Brainerd with substantial wealth that he would redirect toward environmental philanthropy.
Community
In 1995, Brainerd founded the Brainerd Foundation, which provided innovative grantmaking to Pacific Northwest communities and nonprofits to build a lasting conservation ethic at local, state, and federal levels.
Community
In 1995, Brainerd founded the Brainerd Foundation, which provided innovative grantmaking to Pacific Northwest communities and nonprofits to build a lasting conservation ethic at local, state, and federal levels.
Achievement
In 1997, Brainerd co-founded Social Venture Partners, applying the venture capital model to philanthropy. By 2017, the organization had grown to 3,500 venture philanthropists in 43 cities and nine countries with over $63 million invested.
Achievement
In 1997, Brainerd co-founded Social Venture Partners, applying the venture capital model to philanthropy. By 2017, the organization had grown to 3,500 venture philanthropists in 43 cities and nine countries with over $63 million invested.
Community
In 2000, Paul and Debbi Brainerd founded IslandWood, a children's environmental learning center on 256 acres on Bainbridge Island, where about 3,000 students annually learn about watersheds, water quality, and forest ecology.
Community
In 2000, Paul and Debbi Brainerd founded IslandWood, a children's environmental learning center on 256 acres on Bainbridge Island, where about 3,000 students annually learn about watersheds, water quality, and forest ecology.
Paul Brainerd passed away
