Paul Gasbarra

I know what it means to build something that has to work in the real world.

I founded and built Fixins Lunch from the ground up — the product, the platform, the billing flows, the customer emails, the menu system, the brand. That gave me firsthand experience with the distance between an idea and a working business, and with the kind of engineering it takes to close that gap.

Before that, I spent more than a decade building software at companies including Intersection and The Muse. Across startups, media, and product teams, I’ve learned how to move between strategy and execution: thinking carefully about the product, then doing the hands-on work to actually ship it.

I also bring a strong communication side to the work. I have an MFA in Creative Writing, and I’ve spent time teaching and mentoring aspiring engineers at Pursuit, where I helped adult learners prepare for technical interviews and launch software careers. I care a lot about making complex ideas clear, whether that means writing, teaching, collaborating, or translating technical decisions for non-technical people.

I’m looking for a team building something meaningful — and a role where I can take ownership, solve real problems, and help make the product stronger.