Garrett Melby
Philadelphia, PA
Crossover Capitalist:
Garrett’s blog, where he provides insights into impact investing and social entrepreneurship.
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Founder, Iolite Impact Capital™:
Iolite Impact Capital believes the worlds of early-stage investing and philanthropy are at a pivotal juncture and in the future, these worlds converge and thrive. Iolite takes existing early-stage investment strategies and plots a new course that predictably increases yield and reduces risk.
Inventor, Iolite MAPS™:
The convergence of capital performance and social outcome amplifies value.
Iolite’s patented flagship product, MAPS (Mission Aligned Portfolio Strips), helps investors plot a course that predictably increases portfolio returns and reduces risk.
Other Involvements:
- Co-founder of GoodCompany Group and Managing Director of the GoodCompany Ventures accelerator for social entrepreneurs.
- Founding member of the Philadelphia chapter of Investors' Circle.
- Active angel investor with Investors' Circle.
- Serves on the Investment Committee for the Wharton Social Venture Fund and as a judge for the Corzo Center's Wells Fargo Fellowship and the William James Foundation's Sustainable Business Plan Competition.
- Director of Generocity.org, the platform for social innovation in greater Philadelphia.