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RenataunlockedOriona: together at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates (2005–2006)
×4Oriona: together at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
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Oriona: together at The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
About
Oriona Spaulding is General Manager and Chief of Staff to Microsoft's COO, with nearly 20 years at the company spanning operations, business development, venture, communications, and government affairs. She began her career as an antitrust lawyer and has worked on efforts including reshaping the direction, operating model, and culture of Microsoft's venture fund and leading external engagement with partners, customers, and regulators. Her work focuses on aligning teams and stakeholders, setting priorities, and translating strategy into action.
Experience
- MicrosoftGeneral Manager & Chief of Staff to Microsoft's COOcurrent2024 — present
- M12, Microsoft's Venture FundSpecial Advisor to Microsoft's Venture Fund2024 — 2026
- M12, Microsoft's Venture FundGeneral Manager & COO2021 — 2024
- MicrosoftChief of Staff to EVP of Business Development2018 — 2021
- MicrosoftSenior Director & Chief of Staff for Small, Medium & Corporate business2017 — 2018
- MicrosoftDirector, Global Government Affairs2016 — 2017
- MicrosoftDirector of PR & Exec Communications for COO2014 — 2016
- MicrosoftDirector & Chief of Staff, Emerging Markets2012 — 2014
- MicrosoftAntitrust Attorney2007 — 2012
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesAntitrust Attorney2004 — 2007Palo Alto, California
Skills & more
Organizational EffectivenessExecutive AdvisoryStrategic Partnerships6Strategic Planning2Strategy2Management5Program Management3Mergers & Acquisitions1Emerging Markets2Public Speaking6Government1Marketing Strategy
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Product MarketingPublic RelationsFrom Oriona's professional profile.
Colleagues at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Alan Du
Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Alessandro Levi
Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Andrew Smyth
Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Ann Johnson
Investor at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Anthony “Tony” Sims
Business Administrator at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Brian Zhao
Investment Team at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Cat Knoerr
Portfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Cheryl Cheng
Managing Partner at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Oriona Spaulding?
- Oriona Spaulding is General Manager and Chief of Staff to Microsoft's COO, with nearly 20 years at the company spanning operations, business development, venture, communications, and government affairs. She began her career as an antitrust lawyer and has worked on efforts including reshaping the direction, operating model, and culture of Microsoft's venture fund and leading external engagement with partners, customers, and regulators. Her work focuses on aligning teams and stakeholders, setting priorities, and translating strategy into action.
- Where does Oriona Spaulding work?
- Oriona Spaulding is at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund).
- Where did Oriona Spaulding go to school?
- Oriona Spaulding studied at University of Iowa College of Law (Doctor of Law (J.D.) with Distinction); The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business (Master's degree, Economics); University of California, Davis (BA in Economics; BA in International Relations).
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Also attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business33
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Also attended University of California, Davis267
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Shared employers
Also worked at Microsoft1,852
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JillExecutive Assistant at Thomson Reuters VenturesTamara SteffensManaging Director at Thomson Reuters VenturesAdam CoccariManaging Director at HubSpot VenturesPriya SaiprasadInvestment Advisory Council at Neythri Futures FundLeo de LunaPartner at Tribeca Venture PartnersAustin GuyettePartner at Voyager Capital
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