Aurelia Flores
Venture Partner and Run Angel Network
McLean, VA, USA
New Markets Venture Partners
About
Minority Innovation Weekend Podcast Episode - Aurelia Flores, Investor Liaison at Citrine Angels
Experience
Venture Partner
New Markets Venture Partners
March 2021 - Present • 3 yrs 11 mos
New Markets' investment approach is focused on improving outcomes at critical loss points within the education-to-workforce system. By investing in evidence-based, effective solutions that help people achieve critical life milestones, New Markets improves economic mobility, especially for low-income, minority and disadvantaged populations in the U.S.Our team has a track record of investing in mission-driven companies that improve student outcomes, high school graduation rates, postsecondary success and economic advancement that lead to good quality jobs and livable wages.Responsibilities include:💵 Assisting with fundraising activities🔍. Sourcing deals📈 Evaluating companies and performing market research✒️. Writing investment memos👀 Support marketing strategy... read more
Co-Founder / Board Member
Citrine Angels
October 2018 - Present • 6 yrs 4 mos
Co-founded and built angel group of women investing in women. 5 companies funded to date! Our portfolio companies have raised over $190MM.✅ Built an angel group of nearly 50 angels in less than one year✅ Screened over 100 companies in the first year✅ Pre-pitch screened 70+ companies over 12 months✅ 30 companies pitched to members✅ 10 companies taken through due diligence✅ Assisted with all aspects of deal sourcing and building pipeline of companies✅ Oversaw Venture Fellows✅ Review Deal Terms and set up SPVs... read more
Investor / Mentor
Pipeline Angels
September 2016 - Present • 8 yrs 5 mos
✴️ Served as lead investor for seed stage investment round✴️ Due diligence mentor and trainer for new investor class✴️ Ran annual pitch event - front to back (from screening to pitching to investment) - resulting in multiple investments... read more
Co-Founder / General Partner
Athena Digital Media Group
September 2017 - Present • 7 yrs 5 mos
Oversee business operations for boutique marketing agency, including:➡️ Strategic Planning for clients of marketing campaigns to grow revenue➡️ Market Research➡️. Communications and Messaging Strategy➡️. Craft and Drive Partnerships and Collaboration... read more
Assistant General Counsel
Leidos
March 2001 - December 2016 •
Leidos, Inc. (formerly SAIC)❇️ Led IP due diligence for acquisition target companies❇️ Wrote deal memos and drafted investment documents❇️ Created company-wide IP strategy... read more
Education
Stanford University
J.D., Law
1992 - 1996
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
1988 - 1992