Career and work
English co-founded KAYAK in 2004 and served as its chief technology officer. KAYAK went public in 2012 and was subsequently acquired by Priceline for $1.8 billion. English left the company at the end of 2013. [2][6]
He has gone on to found or co-found a series of technology companies, including Lola, GetHuman, Moonbeam and Boston Venture Studio. Lola was sold to Capital One, while Moonbeam was later acquired by Audacy. English has also co-founded nonprofit initiatives including Winter Walk, Summits Education and Embrace Boston. [3]
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“Bipolar Illness” — Paul English English’s first-person account of bipolar II, diagnosis, hypomania, depression, treatment, disclosure, and stability.
article or webpageKAYAK — company announcement Confirms English as KAYAK co-founder and former CTO.
article or webpagePaul English — Founder Stories Documents companies and nonprofits English has founded or co-founded.
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Psych Central interview, 2023 Covers disclosure, stigma, support, and the Bipolar Social Club.
podcast or transcriptBipolar Social Club — About Documents the peer network and English’s role as founder.
profile or biographyThe Boston Globe — KAYAK acquisition Supports KAYAK’s $1.8 billion acquisition.
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Recommended books and other resources about Paul English and their experiences.
- “How Kayak Co-Founder Paul English Manages and Thrives Through His Bipolar Disorder” — Harvard Business Review, 2021Podcast
Long-form discussion of bipolar disorder, leadership, work, relationships, and vulnerability.
- Bipolar Social Club videosArticle
Talks and interviews about living with bipolar disorder.
- Paul English — TEDx talksArticle
Talks including material about the Bipolar Social Club.
- A Truck Full of Money — Tracy KidderBook
A biography of English covering his technology career, entrepreneurship, and experience with bipolar disorder.