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Aaron Skonnard

Unicorn founder

Founder at Pluralsight

Draper, Utah

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

FoundedPluralsight$1B

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77 people in our graph share verified history with Aaron — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Scott D. DorseyunlockedAaron: together at Pluralsight (2017–2021)
×2Aaron: together at Pluralsight
×7Aaron: together at Brigham Young University
Aaron: together at Kadence

About

Aaron Skonnard began his career as a software developer before co-founding Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS), a technology workforce development company, where he served as CEO. He currently works as an early-stage technology investor, advisor, and board member through Skonnard Investments, focusing on Utah's Silicon Slopes region and surrounding areas.

Founder at Pluralsight

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Pluralsight's investors · 7

Cross Creek AdvisorsSalt Lake CityFelicis VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $15M checksGSV VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $15M checksICONIQSan FranciscoICONIQ CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checksInsight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M checks · since 2022Rethink Capital PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checks

Experience

  1. Skonnard InvestmentsInvestor and Advisorcurrent2015 — presentAlpine, UT
  2. Zions BancorporationBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentSalt Lake City, UT
  3. MindsmithBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. KadenceBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. PluralsightPluralsight One Advisory Board Membercurrent2017 — presentDraper, UT
  6. PluralsightCo-Founder and CEO2009 — 2024
  7. PluralsightCo-Founder, Managing Director2004 — 2009
  8. Skonnard ConsultingPresident and Owner1998 — 2009
  9. Neumont UniversityAssociate Professor2003 — 2004
  10. DevelopMentorPrincipal Author and Instructor1998 — 2003

Skills & more

Windows Azure63BizTalk17WCF99Web Services99Cloud Computing63REST99SOA82.NET99C#99ASP.NET99Software Development99Visual Studio68
+12 moreXMLAgile MethodologiesDistributed SystemsScrumJavaScriptDesign PatternsSystem ArchitectureASP.NET MVCIISMicrosoft SQL ServerTFSLINQ

Languages English · Spanish

From Aaron's professional profile.

Network10

Hans TungScout
Managing Partner at Notable Capital
Christopher NorthScout
Managing Partner at L Catterton
Dharmesh ThakkerScout
General Partner at Battery Ventures
Diogo MyrrhaScout
Partner at Peak Ventures
Eric ReaScout
Angel
Crissy Behrens
Principal at Insight Partners
Eric Tarczynski
Founder, Managing Partner at Contrary
Eurie Kim
Managing Partner at Forerunner Ventures
Simon Chan
Managing Partner at FirsthandVC
Tanner Potter
Partner at Kickstart Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Aaron Skonnard?
Aaron Skonnard began his career as a software developer before co-founding Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS), a technology workforce development company, where he served as CEO. He currently works as an early-stage technology investor, advisor, and board member through Skonnard Investments, focusing on Utah's Silicon Slopes region and surrounding areas.
Where does Aaron Skonnard work?
Aaron Skonnard is Founder of Pluralsight.
What check size does Aaron Skonnard write?
Aaron Skonnard typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies did Aaron Skonnard found?
Aaron Skonnard founded Pluralsight.
Where did Aaron Skonnard go to school?
Aaron Skonnard studied at Brigham Young University (BS, Computer Science).

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Will NealeInvestorFounded Grabyo

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Jake StormDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesJen ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel CapitalNathan MickelsenVice President of Tax at RevolutionJohn SabinChief Financial Officer; President, Revolution Places at RevolutionDiogo MyrrhaPartner at Peak VenturesSid KrommenhoekPartner at Album

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Shared employers

Also worked at Zions Bancorporation2

Kanak KunapuliPrincipal at Juvo VenturesJared BarreraExecutive Officer at Kindly MD

Also worked at Kadence9

Michael DimelowCCO at Bloc VenturesKatelyn VierkInvestor at High AlphaTJ FlemingAssociate at DeepWork CapitalWill BrooksFounder and Director at Portfolio VenturesPrashant KothariFounder at Hamilton VenturesGeorge DaviesPartner at Hambro Perks

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Also worked at Pluralsight19

Scott D. DorseyInvestor at High AlphaDave BalterInvestor at True VenturesPorntepp UngivchianPartner at Signal Peak VenturesSam KroonenburgVenture Partner at AirTree VenturesSarah HodgesGeneral Partner at Pillar VCBonita C. StewartCofounder and Managing Partner at BAG Ventures

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Also worked at Neumont University2

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