Aaron Stachel is a former U.S. Army officer and West Point graduate who brings an uncommon leadership and operational perspective to seed investing at FirstMile Ventures. He specializes in emerging U.S. markets, particularly the Colorado Front Range, and is known for his transparent due diligence process that he openly explains to founders while positioning himself as an educator who breaks down the specific traits that build investor confidence. Aaron Stachel is a former U.S. Army officer and West Point graduate who brings an uncommon leadership and operational perspective to seed investing at FirstMile Ventures. He specializes in emerging U.S. markets, particularly the Colorado Front Range, and is known for his transparent due diligence process that he openly explains to founders while positioning himself as an educator who breaks down the specific traits that build investor confidence.