Aram Verdiyan

Aram Verdiyan is a Principal at Accolade Partners, a venture capital and growth equity fund of funds based in Washington, D.C. He has been with Accolade Partners since January 2012, focusing on fund and direct investing in venture capital and growth equity.13 Before joining Accolade, Aram worked on the investment team at Andreessen Horowitz and held roles in business development, sales, and marketing at Aviatrix Systems.12

Aram holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Mathematics, and Business Administration from The George Washington University.1 He is fluent in Spanish, Russian, and Armenian.1

Throughout his career, Aram has been involved in impact investing with organizations like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and has served as an advisor to various firms.1 He is known for his insights into the limited partner landscape and strategies for success in venture capital, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with venture capitalists.2 Aram is also passionate about supporting emerging managers and has been involved in blockchain-focused investments.3