Aaron John
www.nesta.org.uk/team/aaron-john/
www.nesta.org.uk/team/aaron-john/
Venture Builder
He/Him
Aaron is a venture builder within the Mission Studio.
Aaron studied law at Bangor University before moving into the world of social innovation. He went on to co-found and lead Tranquiliti, an EdTech company focused on student wellbeing, which he ran for six years. Alongside building ventures, Aaron has supported over 100 social entrepreneurs to design and launch their impact-driven ventures. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, he designed and ran programmes for clients including Lloyds Bank, PwC, and Linklaters. With over eight years of experience as a product leader, he has worked across start-ups and larger organisations, helping teams turn ideas into impactful products.
Outside of work, Aaron can usually be found with his head in a sci-fi novel or watching football. He’s also a big fan of handball and never misses a chance to explain the rules to anyone curious.
