Category: People
Gridiron Capital Bolsters Centers of Excellence with the Addition of Alison Watts
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 21, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Alison Watts has joined as Gridiron’s latest Operating Partner. Alison has extensive experience as a finance executive and CFO with more than 20 years of experience in financial […]
Gridiron Capital Expands its Team of Operating Partners With the Addition of Barry Dark
NEW CANAAN, CT, June 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Barry Dark has joined the team as an Operating Partner and CEO in Residence. As Gridiron’s newest Operating Partner, Barry’s extensive experience with tech-enabled business services companies will […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build Digital Acceleration Capabilities and Direct to Consumer Expertise
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 24, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building capabilities with the addition of Daria Lupinacci as an Operating Partner focused on Digital Acceleration. Gridiron Capital continues to invest in its Direct to Consumer (“DTC”) capabilities in technology, […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Will Hausberg and Scott Harrison to Senior Managing Director
NEW CANAAN, CT, January 5, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Will Hausberg and Scott Harrison have both been promoted to Senior Managing Director. Mr. Hausberg joined Gridiron Capital in 2011 and has over 15 years’ experience […]
Leaf Home™ Adds Global Marketing Executive Monique Bonner to Board
Bonner’s marketing technology background will further support the company’s growth NEW CANAAN, CT, September 28, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Monique Bonner has joined the board of Gridiron’s portfolio company, Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled provider […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Andrew Kahn to Vice President and Dan Steber to Controller, Management Company
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 13, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Andrew Kahn has been promoted to Vice President and Dan Steber has been promoted to Controller, Management Company. Mr. Kahn joined Gridiron Capital in 2015 as […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build DTC, Innovation and Marketing Expertise with the Addition of Jon Bostock
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 1, 2021– Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building executive capabilities with the hire of Jon Bostock who will act as an Operating Partner and CEO in Residence. As Gridiron’s newest Operating Partner and CEO in Residence, Jon will […]
Colibri Group Announces Leadership Expansion
Jeff James Appointed Chief Executive Officer Effective April 26, 2021 Mike Duran to Serve as Executive Chairman ST. LOUIS, MO, MAY 4, 2021 – Colibri Group (“Colibri” or the “Company”), an education company with leading brands that provide learning solutions to licensed professionals, today announced that Jeff James has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Nick Weido to Vice President
NEW CANAAN, CT, January 26, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Nick Weido has been promoted to Vice President. Mr. Weido joined Gridiron Capital in 2019 as Senior Associate and was promoted to Vice President in 2021. […]
Gridiron Capital Welcomes New Team Members As the Firm Continues to Grow in 2020
NEW CANAAN, CT, November 3, 2020 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Rachel Eichelberger, Brynn Jackel, and Ryan Shearmire have joined the firm as associates. In this role, they will focus on new investment opportunities, due diligence, […]