Aaron McClendon

Aaron McClendon has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Starting in 2016, they worked as an Analyst in Supply Chain Solutions at IndustryStar, where they facilitated the development of product assembly supply chains. Aaron then joined Venture for America as a Fellow from 2017 to 2019. In 2017, they also began their involvement with Detroit Venture Partners, initially as an Investor and later as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and Investor until 2022. During their time at Detroit Venture Partners, they participated in investments in various companies. From 2019 to 2020, they served as an Advisor at Sweet. In 2022, Aaron became part of Newco's founding team as a Director, leading strategic initiatives in multiple consumer brands, including Blip, Futurewise, Julie Products Inc., and Starface World. Additionally, they became an Investor at Ordo in March 2022.

Aaron McClendon has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Integrated Supply Management from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business. Aaron has also pursued studies in International Business at Paderborn University.