Don N. Aquilano
Founder at Allos Ventures LLC
Profile
After working as an operations manager in Hewlett Packard’s Circuit Technology Group, serving on the corporate-wide team responsible for the selection of a new ERP system, and having co-founded two small software companies along the way, Don left HP for business school.
Upon graduation, he joined The Boston Consulting Group as a consultant, and then Diageo, where he was a manager of strategy for Guinness Americas and Caribbean (he assures us that testing the product was not part of his job responsibilities, but merely a perk).
He first moved into the venture capital world with the Fox Group in New York, where he participated in the early funding of companies including WebMD, before being recruited to join Gazelle TechVentures as its second managing director in April 2000.
Gazelle was ranked in the top quartile for venture funds nationally for its 2000 vintage, and Don participated in all of the firm's successful investments, including Rubicon Technology (NASDAQ:RBCN), a former Russell 2000 company, where he served as executive chairman.
And five years after meeting John, who was serving on the executive committee at Gazelle, Don agreed to join Blue Chip as a managing director, where he managed investments in software and services companies Aprimo and Intradiem.
Don has served on the advisory boards of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centers for IU and Ball State, and is Chairman Emeritus of the advisory board for Indiana University’s School of Informatics and Computing.
Don is a frequent lecturer at IU, Notre Dame, Butler University and has twice taught the Entrepreneurship capstone course at Purdue University.
Don N. Aquilano active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Scale Computing, Inc.
 Scale Computing, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Scale Computing, Inc. develops and manufactures data storage systems. It offers HC3 platform that integrates storage, servers, and virtualization software into an all-in-one appliance based system that is scalable, self-healing and as easy to manage as a single server. The firm also offers solutions for private cloud, VDI, V2V Migration, P2V Migration, file sync and share, disaster recovery and VM Security. The company was founded by Jeffery Ready, Nate Hardt, Ehren Maedge, Peter C. Fuller, Mike Olson, Alan D. Hahn, Jason Collier and Scott Loughmiller in 2008 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | 21/07/2009 |
Allos Ventures LLC
 Allos Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allos Venture Management Co Ltd (Allos Ventures) is a venture capital founded in 2009 by Don N. Aquilano and John C. McIlwraith. The firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Founder | 31/12/2008 |
OneCause, Inc. /Indiana/
 OneCause, Inc. /Indiana/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OneCause, Inc. provides handheld devices to wirelessly automate auction bidding, donations and payments for charitable fundraisers. Its products include myBidPal Fundraising Suite, myBidPal Planner Pro, Handheld Bidding & Donations, myBidPal Payments and myBidPal Giving Center. The firm offers event consulting and management, payment processing, online fundraising and professional and support services. The company was founded by Mark Lacek, Peter Brennan and Harris Turner in 2007 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Octiv, Inc.
 Octiv, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Octiv, Inc. provides sales and marketing software solutions. The firm offers solutions for managing, tracking, streamlining and automating sales proposals, presentations and contracts. Its software allows users to create sales content, track real-time prospect activity, and identify key messaging customer acquisition. The company was founded by Kristian Andersen, Mike Fitzgerald and Dustin K. Sapp in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Revenew, Inc.
 Revenew, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Revenew, Inc. provides channel networking platform services. It services include activation, concierge and customer support. The company was founded by Nasrin Thierer in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Coder Kids, Inc.
 Coder Kids, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Coder Kids, Inc. provides software solutions. It builds and licenses curriculum for elementary and middle school educators to teach problem-solving and computer science principles through coding. The company was founded by Christine McDonnell and Erik Young and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Clear Software LLC
 Clear Software LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Clear Software, Inc. provides cloud applications. It focuses on providing intuitive cloud applications for enterprise software customers. The firm's product ClearUI, is a cloud-based, software-as-a-service user interface that makes enterprise software easier to use. The company was founded by Jon Gilman in 2012 and is headquartered in Zionsville, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Teren, Inc.
 Teren, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Teren, Inc. is a company that provides a climate resilience platform. The company is based in Lakewood, CO. The company's platform goes beyond climate risk modeling to inform physical risk mitigation and strengthen resilience. The company was founded by Shaun S. Andrikopoulos and Tobias Kraft. The CEO is Tobias Kraft. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Nullable, Inc.
 Nullable, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nullable, Inc. engages in the development of governance, risk and compliance platform. It offers Aware risk management, Aware spotlight, and Aware digital signage. The company was founded by Jeffrey Daniel Schumann, Matt Huber, Shawn Domer, and James Tsai in 2014 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2020 |
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Training of Don N. Aquilano
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Arizona | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| RUBICON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| HP INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 24 |
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Gazelle TechVentures, Inc.
 Gazelle TechVentures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Gazelle TechVentures, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Scott A. Jones, Jeffrey J. Lampe and Brian S. Williams. The firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. | Finance |
Blue Chip Venture Co.
 Blue Chip Venture Co. Investment ManagersFinance Blue Chip Venture Co. (Blue Chip Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jack H. Wyant. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. | Finance |
UNX LLC
 UNX LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UNX LLC supplies innovative broker-neutral EMS technology. The company was founded on March 3, 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Intradiem, Inc.
 Intradiem, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intradiem, Inc. provides intraday management solutions for contact centers. It offers task management, real-time adherence, intraday staffing, channel balancing, alerts and notifications and reskilling solutions. The company was founded by Matthew McConnell and John C. C. McIlwaine in 1995 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Technology Services |
Scale Computing, Inc.
Scale Computing, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Scale Computing, Inc. develops and manufactures data storage systems. It offers HC3 platform that integrates storage, servers, and virtualization software into an all-in-one appliance based system that is scalable, self-healing and as easy to manage as a single server. The firm also offers solutions for private cloud, VDI, V2V Migration, P2V Migration, file sync and share, disaster recovery and VM Security. The company was founded by Jeffery Ready, Nate Hardt, Ehren Maedge, Peter C. Fuller, Mike Olson, Alan D. Hahn, Jason Collier and Scott Loughmiller in 2008 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Electronic Technology |
WebLink International, Inc.
 WebLink International, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WebLink International, Inc. offers marketing and association management software. It offers WebLink Connect, an association management solution that allows associations to attract and engage members on their Website; and acquire and retain members with various self-service options. The company was founded by John L. Muller III in 1996 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN. | Technology Services |
Allos Ventures LLC
Allos Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allos Venture Management Co Ltd (Allos Ventures) is a venture capital founded in 2009 by Don N. Aquilano and John C. McIlwraith. The firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Finance |
OneCause, Inc. /Indiana/
OneCause, Inc. /Indiana/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OneCause, Inc. provides handheld devices to wirelessly automate auction bidding, donations and payments for charitable fundraisers. Its products include myBidPal Fundraising Suite, myBidPal Planner Pro, Handheld Bidding & Donations, myBidPal Payments and myBidPal Giving Center. The firm offers event consulting and management, payment processing, online fundraising and professional and support services. The company was founded by Mark Lacek, Peter Brennan and Harris Turner in 2007 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Fox Group
 Fox Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Fox Group is a venture capital firm. | Finance |
Anthology, Inc. (Missouri)
 Anthology, Inc. (Missouri) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iModules Software, Inc. provides online constituent engagement management for educational institutions. Its interconnected suite of modules transforms how institutions create relevant constituent experiences and achieve fundraising success through web content management, marketing communications, online giving, event management, ecommerce, and social media integration. The company was founded by Thomas R. Palmer in 2002 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS. | Technology Services |
Octiv, Inc.
Octiv, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Octiv, Inc. provides sales and marketing software solutions. The firm offers solutions for managing, tracking, streamlining and automating sales proposals, presentations and contracts. Its software allows users to create sales content, track real-time prospect activity, and identify key messaging customer acquisition. The company was founded by Kristian Andersen, Mike Fitzgerald and Dustin K. Sapp in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Revenew, Inc.
Revenew, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Revenew, Inc. provides channel networking platform services. It services include activation, concierge and customer support. The company was founded by Nasrin Thierer in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Coder Kids, Inc.
Coder Kids, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Coder Kids, Inc. provides software solutions. It builds and licenses curriculum for elementary and middle school educators to teach problem-solving and computer science principles through coding. The company was founded by Christine McDonnell and Erik Young and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Clear Software LLC
Clear Software LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Clear Software, Inc. provides cloud applications. It focuses on providing intuitive cloud applications for enterprise software customers. The firm's product ClearUI, is a cloud-based, software-as-a-service user interface that makes enterprise software easier to use. The company was founded by Jon Gilman in 2012 and is headquartered in Zionsville, IN. | Technology Services |
Teren, Inc.
Teren, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Teren, Inc. is a company that provides a climate resilience platform. The company is based in Lakewood, CO. The company's platform goes beyond climate risk modeling to inform physical risk mitigation and strengthen resilience. The company was founded by Shaun S. Andrikopoulos and Tobias Kraft. The CEO is Tobias Kraft. | Technology Services |
Nullable, Inc.
Nullable, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nullable, Inc. engages in the development of governance, risk and compliance platform. It offers Aware risk management, Aware spotlight, and Aware digital signage. The company was founded by Jeffrey Daniel Schumann, Matt Huber, Shawn Domer, and James Tsai in 2014 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Technology Services |
Board Management Software, Inc.
 Board Management Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Board Management Software, Inc. engages in provision of technical support services. It operates a online board management portal that centralizes communication, document storage, meeting planning, and everything involved with running a board of directors. The company was founded by Andy Clark, Joe Downey, Jeb Banner, and Jason Ward in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Authenticx, Inc.
 Authenticx, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services AuthentiCx, Inc. operates a software platform, which engages in the analyzation and activation of customer interaction data. It aims to reveal opportunities in healthcare. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN. | Technology Services |
Emplify, Inc.
 Emplify, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Emplify, Inc. operates as a software company. The firm offers an employee engagement measurement solution that helps busy and strategic HR leaders make predictive people decisions. The company was founded by Santiago Jaramillo, Mitch Shields, Todd Richardson and Adam Weber in 2011 and is headquartered in Fishers, IN. | Technology Services |
Aprimo US LLC
 Aprimo US LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Aprimo LLC provides marketing operations management solutions. Its solutions help to manage marketing essentials like plan, spend, create, distribute and performance. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Woven Teams, Inc.
 Woven Teams, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Woven Teams, Inc. develops data-driven hiring platform. It helps the engineering team to hit hiring goals. The company was founded by Antony Panozzo in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Bolstra LLC
 Bolstra LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bolstra LLC engages in the provision of management solution that organizes and optimizes workflow through an agile framework enabling companies to prescriptively deliver a superior experience to their customers. The company was founded in 2015 by Haresh Gangwani and David Cochran and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
AuthorHouse LLC
 AuthorHouse LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Author Solutions LLC, AuthorHouse LLC is an American company that offers self-publishing services for authors. | Technology Services |
Mezzia, Inc.
 Mezzia, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mezzia, Inc. provides management software to the healthcare market. The firm's solutions enhance health systems ability to plan and manage their multi-million dollar capital spending, streamline capital budgeting decisions which support in cash management and capital purchasing capabilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Robbins, Richard Cunningham and Scott McCorkle in 1999 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
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