Jun 14
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Nicole Davis
In this Employee Spotlight, Aumni’s Customer Programs Manager, Michelle Wiles, discusses how she became interested in a customer success career, what excites her about Aumni, and how Aumni’s company culture aligns with her values. She also shares with us Aumni’s vision for the optimal customer experience and a must-read message for Aumni customers, present and future.
Jun 7
5
The venture capital industry is known for its bold approach to the balance of risk in the face of reward. What isn’t always so obvious is the critical role that commercial insurance plays in creating that balance. The well-timed purchase of venture insurance can be a fundamental first step in minimizing unnecessary risk.
May 26
4
Pawan Murthy
We sat down with Aumni’s Engineering Manager, Jake Sorce, to talk about his background, his role as the head of engineering, and what makes being an Aumni engineer a unique experience. We also walked through what a typical week looks like for Aumni engineers, as well as the qualifications he seeks in job candidates for his department.
May 11
6
Aumni Co-founder and President, Kelsey Chase, recently sat down with Samir Kaji, host of Ventured Unlocked podcast, dubbed the playbook for starting, operating, and scaling a successful venture capital firm. In the Q&A that follows, the two discussed what led to the creation of Aumni, the new age of expectations for emerging managers, and how data can be used to drive investing and fund management. Other themes covered included the rise of secondary markets and the role of automation in GP and LP relationships.
May 6
Chris Harvey
As an emerging fund lawyer, I advise my clients to take advantage of qualified small business stock (QSBS). Too often, I see VCs inadvertently take actions that can easily eliminate this tax windfall. What’s worse is they find out too late and then need to write an unexpected yet substantial check to Uncle Sam. My previous article discussed the best kept secret of QSBS. This article will help you avoid the top three mistakes VCs make that disqualify their investments as QSBS.
May 4
Tony Lewis
I’m proud to announce today that Aumni was included in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas as an Honorable Mention. This is a great honor and serves to underscore the phenomenal growth we have experienced. Our submission highlights our approach to unlocking private capital data with a unique combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise.
