Anthony Grullon

Anthony Grullon, a Wharton MBA graduate and entrepreneur, lives in New York City and operates nationwide. He is known for his unparalleled drive and dedication, launching startups, advising Fortune 500 companies, and pursuing his passions. Anthony is deeply committed to mission-driven businesses and startups with a purpose, aiming to provide better opportunities for others due to his humble background.

Anthony Grullon began his professional journey at The College of New Jersey in 2008, where he was an Edward J. Bloustein Scholar and Alfred Harcourt Merit Scholar. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Engineering and a Minor in Computer Engineering. In 2018, he enrolled at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, earning his MBA in Entrepreneurial Management in 2020.

During his undergraduate years, Anthony co-founded The E.C., a retail operation supporting an after-school program for disadvantaged primary students, raising over $50,000. This venture won the 2013 MAYO Business Plan Competition. Anthony also worked various jobs and collaborated with businesses and investment firms to better serve his community. He then served as a Senior Analyst in the Profit Improvement Group at Hudson’s Bay Company in New York, significantly improving efficiency and profitability across business units.

Anthony's consulting prowess was evident at Alix Partners Business Advisory, where he served as VP and Associate in the Management Consultant (Retail and Consumer Goods Practice) division. He developed business strategies and managed a team creating revenue optimization tools for major retail brands.

In 2019, Anthony Grullon co-founded Forage Technology Corporation in Los Angeles, creating a mobile grocery app for economically vulnerable families, reaching over 3,200 monthly active users. He later explored investing at Kapor Capital in Oakland, focusing on early-stage tech startups for low-income and underrepresented communities.

In 2021, Anthony became Chief of Staff at EarnUp, Inc., a fintech startup in San Francisco, leading strategic initiatives and a significant Series C raise.

Anthony is skilled in C++, SQL, Java, and HTML, with expertise in public speaking, strategic partnerships, management, customer service, data analysis, project management, business planning, and business strategy.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys hip-hop, cooking, charcuterie, and indigenous Caribbean history, and is a recovering sneakerhead.