# Paul Brainerd

> Paul Steven Brainerd was an American businessman, computer programmer and philanthropist. In 1984, he co-founded the Aldus Corporation, which released PageMaker, the first consumer-use desktop publishing software. Brainerd coined the term "desktop publishing". From 1995 on, he was involved in philanthropic efforts, including the founding of Social Ventures Partners in 1997, a global organization that connects local investors with non-profit community organizations.

*American computer programmer (born 1947)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Developer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5482740))
- **Category:** Developers
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1947-11-17
- **Died:** 2026-02-15
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Paul Steven Brainerd was an American businessman, computer programmer and philanthropist. In 1984, he co-founded the Aldus Corporation, which released PageMaker, the first consumer-use desktop publishing software. Brainerd coined the term "desktop publishing". From 1995 on, he was involved in philanthropic efforts, including the founding of Social Ventures Partners in 1997, a global organization that connects local investors with non-profit community organizations.

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 40.8 / 100
- **Momentum:** 11.3 / 100  (trend: RISING)
- **Historical depth:** 2.4 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 62.5 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 20.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 71.0 / 100

## Platforms
- **LINKEDIN**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brainerd-9ab2a634/ (@paul-brainerd-9ab2a634)

## Sources
- [Paul Brainerd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Brainerd)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7149493)

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