Aaron Samuels
InvestorFounder and Managing Partner at Collide Capital
Los Angeles, California
Writes $250K β $1M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
A Black Jewish performance poet turned VC who co-founded Blavity and AfroTech, raised a $66M fund backed by Amazon, Alphabet and Twitter; invests through an identity saliency lens while performing.
Aaron Samuels @poetryaaron
Every step in my journey has led me toward #VC whether I knew it at the time or not. Had a great time discussing @CollideCapital, @AfroTech, @blavity, identity saliency, and more with @himinnie! TY @DotLA for the feature & check out the podcast! https://t.co/vokqZF1kGf https://t.co/45SXalkeqL
May 18, 2023 Β· β₯ 11 Β· β 3
Aaron Samuels @poetryaaron
Joined @jennkamaraβs pod to discuss some of the most important topics to me: 1. Amplifying Black Millennials via @Blavity & @AfroTech 2. Investing in underrepresented founders & the launch of @CollideCapital 3. Our experiences as mixed kids & more https://t.co/vcg3Jryqnl
Apr 26, 2023 Β· β₯ 5 Β· β 1
Aaron Samuels @poetryaaron
π₯ Looking for MBA fellows who are thinkers and doers for our Summer Fellowship program. Join the @CollideCapital team for 3 months of investing and operations experience this summer! Apply today π https://t.co/sZJzvjrFG9 https://t.co/ntxQPYoaws
Mar 7, 2023 Β· β₯ 14
Invests in
FintechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Experience
- Collide CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2022 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- BlavityCo-Founder, COO2014 β 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- TeleSignProduct Manager2014 β 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Bain & CompanySenior Associate Consultant2011 β 2014New York
- Dialogue Arts ProjectDirector of Operations2013 β 2014New York
- Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)Associate Consultant Intern2010Boston
- GooglePolicy Analyst Intern2009Washington DC
Education
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA2016 β 2018
- Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business SchoolBSBA, Economics & Strategy; Philosophy2007 β 2011
Skills & more
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Strategic ConsultingFinancial ModelingMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisEconomic DevelopmentStart-upsCorporate DevelopmentMarket EntryGrowth StrategiesSocial MediaAnalyticsMicrosoft OfficeFrom Aaron's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,147
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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School48
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Shared employers
Also worked at Blavity4
Also worked at TeleSign2
Also worked at Bain & Company593
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Also worked at Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group)65
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Colleagues at Collide Capital
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