We blend profitability with purpose.

We’re a team of proven leaders and founders, Fortune 100 executives, and even celebrated chefs - united by shared values and a passion for building exceptional companies. We believe every great business begins with great people, and we partner with those ready to grow, evolve, and define their next chapter.

We create companies that matter and make them unforgettable.

Technology with Purpose

We built a best-in-class in-house AI and technology studio to help our companies move faster and innovate smarter

People Focus

We create environments where talent thrives, including underutilized talent pools

Flexible Capital

Thoughtful capitalization that allows us to maximize purpose and profitability - with the flexibility for long-term holds

Experienced Leadership

We share our experiences and networks as former CEOs, Founders, and Executives

Meet the team that builds bold companies

Dan Tatar
Founding Partner
Former founder and CEO of ADK Group (Acquired by Amdocs/DOX). Investor and advisor to numerous companies through a self-founded incubator.
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Dan Tatar

Founding Partner
Former founder and CEO ADK Group (Acquired by Amdocs/DOX). Investor and advisor to numerous companies through a self founded incubator.

Dan’s experience is at the intersection of operating and building technology enablement within growing companies.
A former college hockey player, after graduation, Dan rollerbladed from Florida to Maine to raise money for programs that support individuals with autism. He lives in Boston with his family and greyhound, Andretti.
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David Long
Founding Partner
Former Chairman and CEO of Liberty Mutual Insurance, where he built a nearly 40-year career leading the company’s growth and transformation.

David Long

Founding Partner
Former Chairman and CEO of Liberty Mutual Insurance, where he built a nearly 40-year career leading the company’s growth and transformation.

David’s focus has always been on people, building strong inclusive teams and giving back.

He and his wife Stephanie are passionate about supporting autism programs and have co-chaired the Aspire fundraiser for 20 years raising over $50 million and recently established The Common Room, a social club for young autistic adults. A former college soccer player, David remains an avid fan of his hometown team, Liverpool. He lives in Boston.
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The people behind Auterra

Ken Oringer
Celebrity Chef & Portfolio Partner
Aaron Crootof
Technology
Luz Menjura
Operations
James McGlennon
Technologist in Residence
Calder Stames
Operations
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Auterra Portfolio Companies

Chitarra Pastaria logo in orange overlaid on a photo of packaged artisanal pasta in clear bags with red labels inside a gift box.

Chitarra Pastaria is a pasta company powered by an autistic workforce, creating exceptional, small-batch pasta with purpose. We combine traditional Italian techniques with fresh, high-quality ingredients to produce pasta that’s as memorable for its flavor as for the mission behind it.

Blueprints of Cottontop Farm.

Cottontop Farm is a Dover, MA–based farm dedicated to providing meaningful, year-round employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.
Designed as both a job creating farm and a supportive workplace, Cottontop offers a variety of roles tailored to individual strengths and interests.

Partnerships That Last

We collaborate with people, organizations, and businesses who share our vision for purposeful, long-term growth.

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The Common Room, 501C3

The Common Room is a warm, social club located outside Boston, MA that welcomes high-cognitive adults on the autism spectrum and similar social profiles.
It’s not therapy, but community - a safe, enriching space where members gather to build friendships and engage in creative group activities like cooking, gaming, and art in cozy shared spaces.

Learn more about The Common Room
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Aspire

Aspire is a pioneering Mass General Brigham program offering year-round, strengths-based support for neurodiverse individuals focused on building self-awareness, social competency, and stress management.
Tailored for those with high-cognitive autism or similar profiles, Aspire's suite of services includes social groups, summer camps, coaching, internships, and corporate training.

Learn more about Aspire
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Our commitment to neurodiversity

Our team includes young adults on the autism spectrum and individuals from other underutilized talent pools. We believe supportive, inclusive workplaces unlock the full potential of people - and the organizations they help build.

Let’s build something that matters.

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