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Paul Ragsdale

Principal at The Paddock Group

Houston, Texas

Overview 

Paul Ragsdale is a seasoned professional with a Ph.D., who has held key leadership roles at organizations like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Noblis ESI, where he supported the Biological Threat Reduction Program. Currently, as Principal at The Paddock Group, he specializes in assisting startups in launching, scaling, and securing government grants and contracts, showcasing expertise in stakeholder engagement and business strategy. Ragsdale's career highlights include founding and leading RSC Motors, Inc., as well as serving as a Senior Advisor for International Programs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, demonstrating a strong background in international business development and contract negotiation.

Work Experience 

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The Paddock Group

  • Principal

    2024 - Current

    The Paddock Group provides advisory services for commercial and government clients. We specialize in startups, turnaround, and change management – providing strategy and implementation support to senior leaders and their teams. Our core expertise is in Federal R&D grants and technology startups.

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Noblis ESI

  • Parental Leave

    2024 - 2024

  • Science Team Lead supporting DTRA CTR's Biological Threat Reduction Program

    2022 - 2024

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The Starting Line - Luxury Vehicle Transport

  • Managing Partner

    2020 - 2022

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RSC Motors, Inc.

  • Founder and CEO

    2020 - 2022

Old-school sports car brand - mix leather gloves and stopwatches with carbon fiber and high octane

rscmotors.us
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate

  • Senior Advisor for International Programs

    2020 - 2021

  • Director, International Cooperative Programs Office

    2016 - 2020

  • Director (Acting), International Cooperative Programs Office

    2015 - 2016

  • Asia-Pacific Portfolio Lead

    2012 - 2016

  • Science Advisor for International Programs

    2007 - 2012

U.S. National Infrastructure Advisory Council is a security enforcement organization that safeguards the American land from threats.

dhs.gov

RSC Motors

  • Founder

    2019 - 2020

    I'm launching an automotive startup to develop a new sports car prototype! The RSC Chimera will be powered by an F1-inspired V8 that makes 415 horsepower and revs to over 14,000 RPM. Please also follow on Twitter @RSCProject415.

Defense Group Inc

  • Senior Scientist

    2003 - 2007

Education 

Investments 

The Autoverse

Pre-Seed

Total funding amount not yet available

One Less, Inc., dba Motus

Pre-Seed

Total funding amount not yet available

RSC Motors, Inc.

Seed

Total funding amount not yet available

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