Braughm Ricke is a successful CFO with an impressive background in venture capital and private equity. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Plymouth State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Davis, Ricke has gained valuable foundational skills to become a successful CFO in his career.

After starting his career as an Accounting Analyst at Fidelity Investments, Ricke progressed to work as a Controller at Sofinnova Ventures and 5AM Ventures, building a solid foundation for his future endeavors. Later, he served as CFO and Interim CFO at True Ventures, GigaOM, and About.me.

Ricke is passionate about creating organization and structure, making him a valuable asset to any early-stage venture firm or startup looking to optimize their performance. He also enjoys identifying potential in entrepreneurs and companies he works with while utilizing his expertise in business development and mergers and acquisitions.

In addition to his professional career, Ricke is the founder of Aduro Advisors and has invested in several startups, including Allocate, Sabio School of Software Engineering, Routable, Nexkey, Inc., and Carta. He was also a member of the Board of Trustees, Treasurer at Valley Montessori School.