Paul Budnitz

Paul Budnitz (born September 14, 1967) is an American entrepreneur. He is the founder of global entertainment brand Superplastic,^[3] retailer Kidrobot and social network Ello. He also owns Budnitz Bicycles in Burlington, Vermont.^[4]

Paul Budnitz
Born	(1967-09-14) September 14, 1967 (age 57) Berkeley, California, United States[1]
Education	Berkeley High School[2]
Occupation(s)	Founder of Kidrobot and Ello Owner of Budnitz Bicycles Founder of Superplastic.co
Spouse	Sabine "Sa" Budnitz

Early life and education

Paul Budnitz grew up in Berkeley, California. His father was a nuclear physicist, and his mother was a social worker. He graduated from Berkeley High School and eventually transferred to Yale University in Connecticut.^[5][2]

Career

Budnitz is also a film director, and in 1996 he directed the film 93 Million Miles from the Sun. In 2001, he directed Ultraviolet, a 13-minute short film.^[6]

Budnitz is the founder of Kidrobot, Ello, Budnitz Bicycles, and Superplastic. Superplastic is known for creating synthetic celebrities who appear in social media, music, gaming, high-end collectibles, fashion, animated entertainment, web3 and live experiences. The company sells real and virtual products, and has collaborated with Gucci, Fortnite, Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger, Christie's, J. Balvin, Paris Hilton, and Vince Staples.^[3]

Personal life

Budnitz has lived in Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Montana; and Shelburne, Vermont. He is married to Sabine "Sa Budnitz" and the couple split their time between Vermont and New York City.^[7][8][9]