How to Activate the Entrepreneurial Mindset at Any Company with Noel Paul

Entrepreneurship comes in all shapes, sizes, and avenues. Whether you are raising VC to go all-in on a startup or championing a new initiative at a Fortune 100 company, there is a way to incorporate the entrepreneurial mindset into whatever you are doing. We sat down with Noel Paul to discuss how he developed this mindset at Indiana behemoths Eli Lilly & Elanco and how it has fueled his success in launching Tiger Careers and Consulting. Noel Paul, CEO of Tiger Careers and Consulting, started his company in 2018 after serving as the Global Leader of Corporate Responsibility at Elanco and the Global Program Leader for International MBA Recruiting at Eli Lilly. Additionally, he has been an executive mentor at Purdue Foundry and coaches expats through his consulting work.

In our conversation with Noel, we delve into the power of building relationships, both externally in a startup environment and internally within large organizations. Noel shares his experiences with intrapreneurship, including securing a $3 million grant from the Gates Foundation to commercialize animal health products for smallholder farmers in East Africa. He also discusses his career trajectory from civil engineering to HR and global marketing at Eli Lilly, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and a supportive company culture. Tune in to hear about Noel's journey, his entrepreneurial experiences in corporate social responsibility, and valuable tips for success at both startups and large corporations.