Aaron Samuels is a seasoned strategy and operations professional with an impressive background in finance, product management, and strategy consulting. With an MBA from Stanford University and a BSBA in Economics & Strategy and Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis, Aaron has become well-known for his creative and analytical approach to problem-solving, as well as his ability to follow a process from initial strategy development through implementation.

Aaron has a keen interest in early-stage startups and projects that combine media, technology, and art. As the Co-Founder and COO of Blavity, an online media company that serves Black millennials, he has demonstrated his passion for promoting underrepresented voices in the media landscape. Prior to this, he worked as a Product Manager at TeleSign and Director of Operations at Dialogue Arts Project. He also gained valuable experience as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, an Associate Consultant Intern at Monitor Deloitte (ex Monitor Group), and a Policy Analyst Intern at Google.

Overall, Aaron's expertise lies in strategy development and implementation, operations management, product management, finance, and policy analysis. He is a creative thinker with a passion for startups and promoting underrepresented voices in media and technology.