Aaron Williams

High-energy self-starter and two-time startup CEO with multiple successes

Aaron Williams is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at FOSSA, a role he has held since May 2022. In this position, he leads marketing efforts aimed at making open source software more accessible and valuable for development teams. FOSSA provides tools that help organizations enforce compliance, security, and quality standards around open source projects, serving notable clients such as Square, Uber, and Slack.1 2

Before joining FOSSA, Williams had an extensive career in marketing leadership roles at various companies. He served as VP of Marketing at Civis Analytics and OmniSci, where he was responsible for driving marketing strategies and fostering community engagement. He also co-founded SocialSamba, a SaaS platform for social media engagement, and held significant roles at SAP and D2iQ, focusing on community and partner development.2 3

Williams is recognized for his high-energy approach and has been described as a beloved figure within the FOSSA team, contributing to a collaborative and ambitious work environment.2

Highlights

Apr 30 · UPROXX

Justin Timberlake Merch 2024: 'The Forget Tomorrow Tour' - UPROXX

Jul 28 · UPROXX

Beyonce's 'Break My Soul': 'Punk' Cover Has Fans Up In Arms - UPROXX

Experience

VP Marketing at FOSSA (May 2022 - Present)

VP Marketing at Civis Analytics (Jan 2021 - Apr 2022), VP Marketing at OmniSci (Aug 2017 - Dec 2020), Head of Global Community at D2iQ (Oct 2015 - Mar 2017), Acting General Manager at Bornlogic (Jan 2015 - Oct 2015)