Aaron Verstraete

Aaron Verstraete is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships and business development within the technology sector. Currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at FusionAuth since June 2024, Aaron is also the Founder and Managing Partner of Chainstay Capital & Advisors, which has been active in investments since January 2020. Previously, Aaron held significant roles including Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Forethought, and Head of Strategy and Partnerships at unitQ. At Zendesk, Aaron led the company's largest partnerships and at DataFox, contributed to business development until its acquisition by Oracle. Early career experiences include key positions at Box, Rdio, Bain & Company, and The Boston Consulting Group. Aaron holds an MBA with High Distinction from the University of Michigan and a BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.