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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 company that provides tools for managing open source software compliance, security, and quality.1 He joined FOSSA in May 2022 as VP of Marketing and was later promoted to CMO.12
Professional Background
Aaron is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience in the technology sector:
- Current Role: CMO at FOSSA (since May 2022)
- Previous Positions:
- 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)
- Co-Founder and CEO of SocialSamba (Oct 2010 - Dec 2014)
Skills and Achievements
Aaron is known for his:
- Leadership abilities, described as "one of the best team leaders" by colleagues1
- Marketing expertise, particularly in the tech and open source sectors
- Experience as a two-time startup CEO
- Success in driving company growth and strategy
His work at SocialSamba earned industry recognition, including Emmy nominations in 2012 and 2013.1
FOSSA Role
At FOSSA, Aaron leads the marketing efforts for a company focused on making open source software "ubiquitous, risk-free, and exponentially more valuable".1 He has been instrumental in promoting FOSSA's mission and products, including their upgraded free plan for secure open source management.3
Aaron is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is actively involved in FOSSA's growth, often sharing updates and job opportunities within the company.4
