Paul Brainerd

Paul Steven Brainerd
Brainerd in 1986
Born(1947-11-17)November 17, 1947
Medford, Oregon, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 2026(2026-02-15) (aged 78)
Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • computer programmer
  • software publisher
  • philanthropist

Paul Brainerd (November 17, 1947 – February 15, 2026) 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.

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