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Amanda Rodrigues

Director of Development at Peterson Institute for International Economics

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Amanda Rodrigues is a seasoned professional with a strong background in the investment industry, specializing in event production and relationship-led client management. Currently serving as the Director of Development at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, she has held key roles at reputable organizations such as the Financial Times and Institutional Investor, showcasing expertise in business development and strategic thinking. Highlights of Amanda's career include leading business development efforts at ff Venture Capital and serving as the Head of Product for US Institutional Business at Institutional Investor, demonstrating a track record of success in driving growth and fostering client relationships in the financial sector.

Work Experience 

  • Director of Development

    2024 - Current

    I am excited to announce my new role as Director of Development at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). At PIIE, I will be leveraging my expertise to drive strategic development initiatives and foster impactful relationships that align with our mission to provide independent, non-partisan, intellectually rigorous research and objective analysis and solutions for global economic challenges. I am passionate about contributing to PIIE's vision of shaping the future of international economics and influencing policy for global economic stability and prosperity.

  • Senior Content Editor

    2024

  • Senior Executive Director - Head of Product US Institutional Business

    2023 - 2024

Institutional Investor operates as a business-to-business publishing company focused on the international finance.

  • Principal, Head of Business Development

    2020 - 2022

    ffVC has invested in over 150 companies at seed and early stage, helping create businesses with an aggregate market value exceeding $15 billion.

ff Venture Capital is a technology venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, drones, and cloud software.

  • Director, Investor Relations and Business Development

    2015 - 2020

    Hedge fund specialists since 2000, managing portfolios on behalf of endowments, foundations, pension plans, family offices and private investors. • Established over 200 new single and multi-family office relationships for the firm • Grew family office segment AUM by 35% • Implemented strategic sales campaigns and managed family office investor pipeline • Family office lead on team that raised $200mm for early stage seed fund from 10/2018-12/2019.

  • Family Office Specialist

    2015 - 2020

Forester invests in growth stage technology companies across software, fintech, healthcare, gaming, and consumer.

  • Regional Director, North America

    2012 - 2015

    Peer learning, networking and intelligence for family businesses, family offices and significant private investors worldwide. • Led private meetings for UHNW family members and C level family office executives on key investment, family office and family business trends. • Assisted advisory firms with strategic lead generation.

  • Event Director & Head of Research

    2004 - 2012

    • Led the largest Hedge Fund conference franchise in the US from 2004-2012 • Launched GAIM Fund of Funds, GAIM Cayman and Global Macro spin-offs to grow brand revenue by 1400% in 5 years.

  • Divisional Manager - Industrial

    2000 - 2003

  • Conference Producer

    1997 - 2000

  • Auditor

    1992 - 1995

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