Private Capital

Russell Benaroya has more than 25 years of experience as a Wall Street banker, private equity professional and entrepreneur. He started his career at Salomon Smith Barney in New York before moving to Los Angeles to begin investing in early-stage start-ups. Following business school, Russell took the entrepreneurial leap and for the next 15 years, built and exited two venture backed businesses in both services and technology.

Russell is a seasoned operator and a transaction professional. He is also regarded as both a guide and coach for senior leaders. In 2001, Russell published a book on the topic of leadership, One Life to Lead.

Russell is both an active community leader, serving as Chairperson for Plymouth Housing’s signature event, Seattle Dances, and was a past board member for the Jewish Community Center. When not working to build great organizations, you will find Russell in the mountains in search of his next ultramarathon adventure. Russell lives in Seattle with his wife, a school counselor. He is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and received his MBA at the Anderson School at UCLA.