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Aaron Walker

Investor

Founder and Managing Partner at Ruthless For Good · Other at Camelback Ventures · Steward at Gratitude Railroad

New York, New York, United States

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Aaron: together at Allen & Overy
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Aaron: together at Teach for America

About

Aaron Walker is a three-time founder who has worked with early-stage companies. He is Managing Partner at the Ruthless for Good Fund, an early-stage fund focused on education, work, and access, and previously founded Camelback Ventures, where he ran an accelerator supporting over 140 founders. His background also includes work as a classroom teacher and as a practicing attorney.

Invests in

EdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good

Experience

  1. Catalyst:EdBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
  2. AcclinateBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  3. Ruthless For GoodFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2021 — present
  4. Gratitude RailroadBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  5. SkilltypeBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  6. Camelback VenturesSenior Advisorcurrent2024 — present
  7. Camelback VenturesFounder & CEO2013 — 2024Greater New Orleans Region
  8. EXPERTLYFounder2012 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. Teacher Capital ManagementFounder2011 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. The Fund for Public SchoolsPortfolio Director2010 — 2011New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. Allen & OveryAttorney2008 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Teach for AmericaLegal Affairs Intern2007 — 2008Greater Philadelphia
  13. Teach for America9th Grader English Teacher2003 — 2005Greater Philadelphia
  14. Sorensen InstituteIntern2002 — 2003Greater Charlottesville Area

Skills & more

Proposal Writing1Bankruptcy Law1Legal Writing1Legal Research1Legal Contract Review1Impact Investing1Nonprofit Board Development1Legal Issues7Talent Management12Fundraising30Education12Non-profits2
+12 moreRecruitingCommunity OutreachEntrepreneurshipLeadership DevelopmentInterviewsNonprofit OrganizationsNonprofitsMergers & AcquisitionsLeadershipManagementPublic SpeakingStrategic Planning

Languages Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Aaron Walker?
Aaron Walker is a three-time founder who has worked with early-stage companies. He is Managing Partner at the Ruthless for Good Fund, an early-stage fund focused on education, work, and access, and previously founded Camelback Ventures, where he ran an accelerator supporting over 140 founders. His background also includes work as a classroom teacher and as a practicing attorney.
Where does Aaron Walker work?
Aaron Walker is Founder and Managing Partner at Ruthless For Good.
What does Aaron Walker invest in?
Aaron Walker invests in EdTech, Future of Work, Impact & Social Good.
Where did Aaron Walker go to school?
Aaron Walker studied at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (Doctor of Law - JD); University of Virginia (BA, Foreign Affairs).

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Also attended University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School49

Andrew WilsonPartner, Legal at Lux CapitalDavid HartfordSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsNisa AmoilsVC, lawyer, media host, columnist and authorHoward ShecterExecutive Partner at ClearSkyHayley SteinChief Compliance Officer at Magnetar AI VenturesWesley M. JonesCo-Founder & Partner at Sage Capital

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Also attended University of Virginia661

Alexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalKandace ElamVice President of GTM Talent at Menlo VenturesTrevor KienzleInvestor at Correlation VenturesLauren von ReynInvestor at LightbankFrank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors

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Shared employers

Also worked at Acclinate6

Preetha RamManaging Partner at Pier 70 VenturesLuke CooperOperating Partner at Preface VenturesIvor HornInvestor at Seae VenturesDonald SmithBuilder-in-Residence at Builders + BackersDel SmithCo-Founder & CEO at AcclinateTiffany WhitlowCo-Founder & Chief Development Officer at Acclinate

Also worked at Camelback Ventures19

Nassir CrissPrincipal at Sixty8 CapitalAmy LinManaging Partner at Outcast VenturesBrandon ParkesPartner at Camelback VenturesShawna YoungChief Executive Officer at Camelback VenturesElaine AthertonChief Programs Officer at Camelback VenturesEnovia BedfordDirector of Programs at Camelback Ventures

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Also worked at The Fund for Public Schools24

Stephanie VolkVice President, Platform at Ironspring VentureFeowyn MacKinnonSenior Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at JumpStart VenturesJustin KazmarkInvestor at TMV LogisticsDena MarksSenior Grant Writer at PropellerSoenda HowellPartner at Charter School Growth FundMatt DunneFounder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation at CORI Innovation

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Also worked at Allen & Overy54

Vidu ShanmugarajahInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Zi-Yang LimHead of Legal at Jungle VenturesVirginia TanFounding & Managing Partner at Teja VenturesAkira SuenagaInvestor at JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsEleanor WellsSenior Legal Counsel & Head of ESG at RIT Capital PartnersBart DzikowskiManaging Director, Head of Transactions & Legal at Novartis Venture Fund

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