Aaron Roaf

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ABOUT AARON ROAF

The next frontier isn\'t built in boardrooms, it\'s built by the right people.I partner with founders, operators, and investors across DefenseTech, SpaceTech, DeepTech, and VC/PE-backed portfolio companies to solve the hardest talent challenge in frontier tech: finding the leader who can move fast, build under pressure, and win in markets that didn\'t exist five years ago.As Head of Growth at Artemis, I lead the firm\'s go-to-market strategy and client development across the broader business units with particular interest in sectors that define national security and technological sovereignty: dual-use AI, autonomous systems, propulsion, quantum, advanced manufacturing, and beyond.My work often sits at the intersection of human capital and venture capital, working closely with- VC & PE firms building out portfolio talent infrastructure- DefenseTech & SpaceTech founders & Talent Leaders scaling from SBIR/STTR through Series B and beyond- Prime contractors & primes-in-waiting competing for DARPA, DIU, AFWERX, and DoD programs- C-suite and board-level executives making mission-critical hiresBefore Artemis, I scaled a FinTech startup from pre-seed to Series B in under three years, running growth, supporting brand, and scaling GTM from the ground up. That operator experience is what separates how I partner with founders. AKA: I\'ve been in the building.What I bring to every engagement- A network built at the intersection of venture, the DoD, and the startup world- A bias for speed, precision, and discretion. because bad hires at the leadership level cost more than runwayIf you\'re a founder, investor, or operator building something that matters for national security or the next generation of human capability, let\'s talk. Book time directly: calendly.com/aaron-roaf