Aron Betru

Aron Betru currently serves as the Chief Strategic and Operating Officer at Trident, a private equity firm specializing in the acquisition of small businesses in the US across the Industrials, Consumer, and Healthcare sectors. With a strong focus on innovative financing, Aron has held various influential roles, including Senior Advisor and Managing Director at the Milken Institute, where leadership was provided for initiatives aimed at enhancing social impact. Additionally, Aron contributes as a board member to several organizations, including Calvert Impact Capital and FHI Foundation, and is an Advisory Council Member at the Amazon Black Business Accelerator. Previously, significant accomplishments include co-founding Financing for Development, where innovative financial products were designed for emerging markets, and leading the Pledge Guarantee for Health initiative at the United Nations Foundation. Educational credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MA in International Studies from The Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University.