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 β present
- European Women in VCMembercurrent2024 β present
- Gemma XIV, LLCFoundercurrent2018 β present
- Highline Management, Inc.Communications Strategist & Investor Relations2020 β 2022New York, New York, United States
- GPB CapitalLegal Analyst2017 β 2019New York, New York, United States
- GPB CapitalExecutive Assistant2015 β 2017New York, New York, United States
- Private ClientPersonal Chef2015 β 2016Southampton, New York, United States
- Private Client: Upper West SidePersonal Chef2014 β 2015New York, New York, United States
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc.Retail Associate2012 β 2014Burlington, Vermont, United States
Education
- The University of ManchesterMaster of Arts - MA, Egyptology2020 β 2022
- Sofia University St. Kliment OhridskiDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Philosophy2022 β 2027
- Sofia University St. Kliment OhridskiMaster of Arts - MA, Philosophy2020 β 2021
- University of VermontBachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science; Religion2010 β 2014
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.
Same school
Also attended The University of Manchester118
Joel NoyceInvestor at Moonfire VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiAndy LeaverOperating Partner at Notion CapitalSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesHonor de WintonExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global LlpRajiv DatarEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space
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Also attended Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski7
Veselina MarkovaInvestment Principal at Eleven VenturesRumen TrilevInvestment Associate at Urban Impact VenturesSiyka KostevskaVice President, Finance at Optum VenturesBorislav KostadinovPortfolio Manager at Finance in MotionHristo HristovVenture Partner at Ten ElevenIvaylo SimovManaging Partner at Ten Eleven
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Also attended University of Vermont47
Dan BorokCo-Founder and Managing Partner at NVP CapitalArun IyerInvestor at Green FlagEvan NisselsonInvestor at LDV CapitalBrian DevaneyPartner at Underscore VCMaria LoughlinFormer SVP of Engineering at Toast at Underscore VCAaron MandellVenture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
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Shared employers
Also worked at European Women in VC15
Dr. Gesa MiczaikaGeneral Partner at AuxxoJenny Ruth HrafnsdottirFounding Partner at Crowberry CapitalJasmin GΓΌngΓΆrGeneral Partner at Onsight VenturesNina FootePartner and Head of Growth at Volution VenturesTerhi VapolaFounder and Managing Partner at Greencode VenturesInes Bergmann-NoltingManaging Partner at Greencode Ventures
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Also worked at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.7
Jennifer WuPrincipal at First Spark Ventures, LlcJames HigginsChief Information Security Officer at CoreWeaveGerard RamosFounder & CEO at Revelry Venture PartnersIra LamChief Legal Officer at SuperlayerArif FazalManaging Director at Blueberry VenturesPat ConnollyCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Supermoon Capital
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