Aman Brar

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Venture Capitalist at ground game

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Overview

Aman is a venture capitalist and co-founder of ground game, with a background in leading high-growth tech companies. He founded the text-based interviewing software Canvas, which was acquired by Jobvite where he then became CEO. He earned an MBA from Indiana University.

Deeply invested in the Midwests tech scene, Aman focuses on building and supporting companies in Indiana. His connection to the state is also rooted in his education, having attended both Wabash College and Indiana University for his economics and MBA degrees respectively.

His startup, Canvas, was acquired just 16 months after its launch.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Curious

Example Seeker

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Recruiting Technology
Founded Canvas, the first text-based interviewing software, and later served as CEO of the acquiring company, Jobvite, a leader in recruiting solutions.
Midwest Startups
Co-founded ground game, a venture studio focused on building and supporting new companies specifically within the Indiana and broader Midwest tech ecosystem.
High-Growth Companies
Specializes in advising and leading technology companies through periods of significant growth, strategic acquisitions, and market integration.

Media Appearances

Aman has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Venture Capitalist at ground game
3-2024
Board Member at AutoMato AI
1-2024
Independent Chair of Board at 120Water
8-2023
Board Member at Yourco
4-2023
Board Member at The Juice

Education

1995 - 1999
Economics/Religion from Wabash College
2003 - 2005
MBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

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Exp : 3 Location : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Venture Capitalist at ground game
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Insights For Selling To Aman

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aman is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aman

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aman move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Aman take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Aman

Personality Compatibility


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