Aaron Michel

Aaron Michel is a partner at 1984 Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco.2 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

• Partner at 1984 Ventures since November 20172
• Former CEO and co-founder of PathSource, an edtech startup that became the #1 ranked career app in the US App Store before being acquired in 201714
• Previously served as Executive Vice President at AcademixDirect after they acquired PathSource2
• Co-founded Fantasy Politics, an online game for the 2012 election4

Education and Achievements

• MBA from Harvard Business School14
• MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government4
• Named to venture capital's 40 Under 40 by VC Journal in 202014
• Inducted into the annual Innovation Rockstar list by the Boston Business Journal4

Investment Focus

At 1984 Ventures, Aaron invests in early-stage startups across a broad range of industries, including:

• Prop tech
• E-commerce enablement
• Digital health
• Enterprise software
• AI
• Fintech
• Supply chain/logistics34

The firm typically invests $500K - $1M in pre-seed and seed rounds.4

Aaron emphasizes that 1984 Ventures looks for "phenomenal founders going after massive markets with compelling software products".3 They pride themselves on offering founder support, introductions to top Series A firms, and help with hiring and scaling.3

Currently, Aaron's LinkedIn profile indicates he is "On Leave for Political Campaign + Stealth Project", suggesting he may be temporarily stepping back from his full-time role at 1984 Ventures to pursue other initiatives.