Aaron Hurst
InvestorFounderVenture Partner at Social Impact Capital · Founder at Imperative
Seattle, Washington
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
FoundedImperative
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About
Aaron Hurst is the CEO and founder of the US Chamber of Connection, an organization focused on addressing declining social connection and civic engagement. He previously founded the Taproot Foundation in 2001, which developed the pro bono service market in the United States, and co-founded Imperative, a purpose profiling and peer coaching platform that was acquired by Chronus in 2024. Hurst is also the author of "The Purpose Economy" and has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg TV.
Founder at Imperative
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Experience
- US Chamber of ConnectionCEO and Foundercurrent2024 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Board.DevCo-Founder & Executive Chaircurrent2023 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- AlmabrandsExecutive Committee Membercurrent2023 — presentSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
- ImperativeFounder & Senior Advisor2022 — 2023Greater Seattle Area
- ImperativeCEO & Founder2013 — 2022Greater Seattle Area
- Taproot FoundationFounder & Senior Advisor2013 — 2014Greater New York City Area
- Taproot FoundationPresident & Founder2001 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- iSyndicateDirector, Product Management1999 — 2002
- iOwnProduct Manager1997 — 1999
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Aaron Hurst?
- Aaron Hurst is the CEO and founder of the US Chamber of Connection, an organization focused on addressing declining social connection and civic engagement. He previously founded the Taproot Foundation in 2001, which developed the pro bono service market in the United States, and co-founded Imperative, a purpose profiling and peer coaching platform that was acquired by Chronus in 2024. Hurst is also the author of "The Purpose Economy" and has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg TV.
- Where does Aaron Hurst work?
- Aaron Hurst is Founder of Imperative and Venture Partner at Social Impact Capital.
- What check size does Aaron Hurst write?
- Aaron Hurst typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies did Aaron Hurst found?
- Aaron Hurst founded Imperative.
- Where did Aaron Hurst go to school?
- Aaron Hurst studied at University of Michigan (BGS, Service Learning); Charles University (Study Abroad, Czech History and Culture).
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University of Michigan mafia338
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Social Impact Capital mafia4
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Charles University mafia2
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