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Co-Founder & CEO at Felt, Mentor, and Advisor

Aaron Albert is an experienced entrepreneur and consultant based in New York City. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Better Ventures and has been involved in several startups and wellness-related companies. His notable ventures include founding Felt, an emotional network, and ELEV8 Wellness Consulting, where he focused on brand strategy and operational execution for fitness and wellness companies. His experience spans various roles, including Head of Product at Journey and VP of Training and Development at Cyc Fitness, where he was instrumental in developing training programs and enhancing customer experiences.

Albert has a strong educational background, having studied at The Juilliard School and earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology from Pace University. He also completed a Certificate of Readiness from Harvard Business School. His entrepreneurial efforts were recognized when he was featured in Forbes' Next 1000 list, highlighting his impact on small businesses and startups in the U.S..1

Highlights

Mar 13 · TechCrunch

Journey acquires mental health startup Felt to enhance its employee assistance program - TechCrunch

Jan 8 · AlleyWatch

#NYCtech Week in Review: 1/2/22 - 1/8/22 - AlleyWatch

Jul 7 · oercommons.org

Personality Theory | George Kelly, Albert Ellis, & Aaron Beck

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at Felt (August 2019 - Present)

Advisor at Chorus Sleep (YC W'21) (October 2021 - Present), Mentor at Techstars (July 2023 - Present)

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology from Pace University (2010 - 2014); Certificate of Readiness from HBX | Harvard Business School (2018); The Juilliard School (2014 - 2015)