Azim Ghafoori is an experienced professional in venture capital and private equity, currently serving as a Senior Associate at VU Venture Partners since June 2019, where the focus is on investments across multiple sectors including Consumer, Real Estate, and HealthTech. As a Co-Founder of Project AJ since March 2009, Ghafoori develops safety devices aimed at protecting road workers. Previous roles include serving as President of Ghafoori Property Group from April 2008 to March 2009, overseeing asset management and property transactions, and as President of Best Investments Group from March 2006 to March 2008, focusing on real estate portfolio investments. Ghafoori holds a degree from California State University, Fullerton, earned between 2000 and 2004.