Strategist at the intersection of capital and culture.
Denise Aguilar is a strategic advisor and marketing executive with more than 15 years of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and General Motors, as well as brands such as Vogue. She connects people, ideas, and opportunities across technology and entertainment, helping founders, creators, and investors build meaningful partnerships and lasting business value. A proud first-generation Afro-Latina, Denise is a Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree featured in Fast Company and Univision.
Strategic Focus
Long-horizon thinking for opportunities where cultural relevance and operating discipline create durable advantage.
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Aligning differentiated operators, strategic partners, and long-term capital around clear investment narratives.
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Translating insight into practical roadmaps that connect operations, technology, and measurable enterprise value.
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Preparing organizations and leaders to make sharper decisions in an AI-driven business landscape.
Client Testimonials
“Denise brought candid insights and a valuable perspective to our CreatorsXCreators event on pitching, negotiating, and closing brand partnerships. As moderator, she helped create space for an open, substantive conversation alongside our panelists. Many attendees described it as one of the most impactful CreatorsXCreators events they had attended. We’re grateful for her time, expertise, and contribution to Seattle’s creator community.”
Twama Nambili, Founder & CEO, Aeone | Curately
“Denise’s unique blend of professionalism and charisma as our model has brough fresh and dynamic energy to our brand. Her ability to embody our vision and connect with our audience is unparalleled, making every project a resounding success”.
Dorianne Attiogbe, Founder & CEO, ATIWO
“Denise is a skilled strategist and a dedicated professional that is passionate about the work that she does and delivers to client, as well as a responsible and accountable teammate to which I’ve been able to rely upon”.
Jess Kubat, Project Manager, Microsoft
