Aaron Gillum

Aaron Gillum is a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity Group at 50 South Capital. He focuses on sourcing evaluating and executing primary fund investments and direct co-investments in all areas, with a focus on venture capital.

Prior to joining Northern Trust, Aaron was co-founder and Managing Partner of an early stage venture fund focused on technology companies in the Midwest and New York City regions. He has over fifteen years of experience in leadership roles with tech start-ups, as well as strategy and restructuring advisory to Fortune 500 and middle market companies across a variety of industries. Aaron was named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s - Indiana 250, Crain's Chicago Business Tech 50, a recipient of the Turnaround Managements Association's, Turnaround of the Year and M&A Advisor's Top 40 Under 40. He serves on the board of the Venture Club of Indiana and Illinois Venture Capital Association. Aaron also serves on the advisory board of several venture and buyout funds and is a featured speaker at industry events and conferences.

Aaron earned an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and B.A. in economics and public policy from the University of Michigan, graduating with honors. He is also active as a mentor and volunteer with Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation, Fortitude Fund, HBCUvc, Future Founders and the Big Shoulders Fund.