Advisors

Providing additional experience, expertise and guidance to the Mainstream team:

Paul Orfalea
Kinko's founder Paul Orfalea started with a single copy shop and built an industry leader with 1,200 branches and 25,000 co-workers worldwide. He holds a business degree from the University of Southern California and has been successfully investing for more than 40 years.

Much of Kinko's success can be traced directly to Orfalea's unique business philosophy that was based on the founder's freethinking, creative style. Orfalea's theories and instincts on how to operate a successful business were grounded in his passion for retailing, his insistence on taking care of his co-workers and customers, and a sharp eye for opportunity. Through Paul Orfalea's leadership, Kinko's has taken an exemplary leading role in environmental responsibility.

Paul teaches at various universities, speaks with business groups and talks with organizations about learning differences. Through his family foundation, Paul also works with government leaders to encourage businesses to provide family-friendly policies, quality early care for children, environmental sustainability and intergenerational programs. His book "Copy This!" was published in 2005 by Workman Publishing.