Aaron Winaker

Aaron Winaker is a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful startups in the technology and logistics sectors, two of which were acquired, and a third currently experiencing high growth with funds exceeding $40 million raised so far.

His expertise lies in product management, overseeing offshore and in-house development teams, and establishing tools and systems essential for the efficient monitoring and success tracking of overall company operations. A self-professed Salesforce enthusiast, Aaron Winaker is renowned for his collaborative approach and teamwork skills.

Presently, Aaron Winaker holds a position at Applico, a platform innovation company that collaborates with Fortune 500 companies' c-suites and boards as operating partners, bringing valuable insights and solutions. Prior to joining Applico, he co-founded Omni Projects, Inc., a groundbreaking on-demand storage business revolutionizing notions of ownership. Omni has successfully secured over $40 million in venture capital and strategic partnerships to date.

Before his tenure at Omni, Aaron Winaker co-founded Audiolife and Goodthreads. Audiolife provided comprehensive music and merchandise creation and distribution services, catering to a vast clientele of independent and renowned musicians like Rihanna, Paul McCartney, and Green Day. The company was acquired in 2012 by Alliance Entertainment, Platinum Equity, and The Gores Group.

Goodthreads, on the other hand, was a pioneering on-demand merchandise platform enabling supporters of non-profit organizations to customize gear with personal narratives while fundraising and advocating for their favored causes. Collaborating with prominent clients like the American Heart Association and Susan G. Komen, Goodthreads was acquired in 2014 by Zazzle.

Aaron Winaker's educational background includes studying Music and the Music Industry at the University of Southern California and attending Notre Dame High School of Los Angeles.

Throughout his professional journey, Aaron Winaker has held key roles such as Principal and former Associate Principal at Applico, Co-Founder at Omni Rentals & Item Management, and Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Vice President of Product at Goodthreads and Audiolife.