About
Melissa Morano Aurigemma is Chief of Staff at Exceptional Capital, where she oversees operations, investor relations, and portfolio support. She previously worked as an operations and communications strategist, implementing and scaling operational frameworks, and earlier as a legal analyst. Her background also includes academic work in philosophy and digital ethics.
Experience
- Exceptional CapitalChief of Staffcurrent2023 — present
- European Women in VCMembercurrent2024 — present
- Gemma XIV, LLCFoundercurrent2018 — present
- Highline Management, Inc.Communications Strategist & Investor Relations2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- GPB CapitalLegal Analyst2017 — 2019New York, New York, United States
- GPB CapitalExecutive Assistant2015 — 2017New York, New York, United States
- Private ClientPersonal Chef2015 — 2016Southampton, New York, United States
- Private Client: Upper West SidePersonal Chef2014 — 2015New York, New York, United States
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc.Retail Associate2012 — 2014Burlington, Vermont, United States
Skills & more
Contract Management3Investor Relations3Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)2ResearchTravel ManagementPrivate AviationProject ManagementExecutive Administrative AssistanceExecutive Support1SalesMeal PlanningFood Preparation
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Menu DevelopmentFood & BeverageCustomer ServiceCorporate GovernanceOperations ManagementCrisis ManagementCrisis CommunicationsRegulatory ComplianceLegal WritingStrategic CommunicationsCorporate CommunicationsFrom Melissa's professional profile.
Colleagues at Exceptional Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Melissa Morano Aurigemma?
- Melissa Morano Aurigemma is Chief of Staff at Exceptional Capital, where she oversees operations, investor relations, and portfolio support. She previously worked as an operations and communications strategist, implementing and scaling operational frameworks, and earlier as a legal analyst. Her background also includes academic work in philosophy and digital ethics.
- Where does Melissa Morano Aurigemma work?
- Melissa Morano Aurigemma is Chief of Staff at Exceptional Capital.
- Where did Melissa Morano Aurigemma go to school?
- Melissa Morano Aurigemma studied at The University of Manchester (Master of Arts - MA, Egyptology); Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Philosophy); Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Master of Arts - MA, Philosophy).
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