John Garabedian
Director/Board Member at EVO PAYMENTS, INC.
Profile
John joined KB in 2018 as an investor and Venture Partner in Fund I after a long and storied career in the consulting world.
He has been involved with all aspects of KB’s Fund I since retiring as a Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group in 2018, where he still serves as a BCG Senior Advisor.
Prior to joining KB, John led BCG’s Financial Services Practice in the Americas through the financial crisis.
He has over 30 years of consulting experience on topics ranging from traditional strategy and organization work to breakout growth and digital innovation across banking, wealth / asset management, retail banking and insurance.
John also developed a growth strategy for a leading professional golf tour that included an in-depth assessment and segmentation of its fan base to drive higher growth and engagement.
He was also part of a major effort to accelerate Chicago’s tech and innovation economy by creating a stronger eco-system across universities, corporate leaders, talent, tech incubators and venture capital.
John also sits on a number of private, public and civic boards, including EVO Payments, Treliant, the Chicago Public Education Fund, Chicago Civic Consulting Alliance, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and BCG’s Center of Illinois’ Future.
He received his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a BS in accounting, magna cum laude, from Frostburg State University.
John Garabedian active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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EVO PAYMENTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-30 |
KB Partners LLC
KB Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance KB Partners LLC (KB Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Keith Bank and Byron Denenberg. The firm is headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-04-30 |
OMORPHO, Inc.
OMORPHO, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade OMORPHO, Inc. is a premium sport and fitness company founded in 2017. The company is based in Portland, OR. OMORPHO's gravity sportswear™ collection is powered by microload™, which strategically places small weights across the body to help individuals get fitter, faster, and stronger simply by changing what they wear for training. The company's name is derived from the Greek word for "beautiful," and OMORPHO creates gorgeous products and services that simplify the pursuit of a fit life. Weighted training gear from OMORPHO helps individuals burn more calories, build strength, and boost their cardio. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-30 |
SentiLink Corp.
SentiLink Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SentiLink Corp. provides fraud visualization solutions. The firm's technology helps to detect and block synthetic identities, where the name, date of birth, and SSN don't correspond to a single real person. Its products and solutions include API and manual review. The company was founded by Naftali Harris and Max Blumenfeld in June 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-05-31 |
Nvenue, Inc.
Nvenue, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Nvenue, Inc. is a company that specializes in real-time predictive analytics for fan engagement. Nvenue is based in Frisco, TX. The company's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate real-time predictions and micro-betting odds for NFL, NBA, and MLB games. The company was founded in 2018 by a team of technologists and sports enthusiasts. The CEO is Kelly Pracht. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-31 |
Treliant LLC
Treliant LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Treliant LLC operates as a consultancy firm. It offers managed and assurance services such as secondments, interim resources, and outsourcing strategies. It provides comprehensive support for corporate and regulatory investigations; litigation; government agency monitoring; and independent consulting. The company was founded by Mark W. Olson, Andrew L. Sandler, and Susanna K. Tisa in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc.
Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust. The non-profit company is based in Skokie, IL. The museum offers a variety of public programs covering a wide range of topics, including virtual education resources for students and educators. The museum also offers partnership opportunities ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 and above for individuals or corporations to demonstrate their commitment to community involvement, corporate responsibility, and diversity. The museum's 65,000-square-foot space was designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman and incorporates historical and emotional symbolism as a response to the apocalyptic inhumanity of the Holocaust. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Public Education Fund
The Chicago Public Education Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Public Education Fund is a non-profit organization that operates to build public schools. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Janet Knupp. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Former positions of John Garabedian
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The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
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Training of John Garabedian
Frostburg State University | Undergraduate Degree |
Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
KB Partners LLC
KB Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance KB Partners LLC (KB Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Keith Bank and Byron Denenberg. The firm is headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. | Finance |
The Chicago Public Education Fund
The Chicago Public Education Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Public Education Fund is a non-profit organization that operates to build public schools. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Janet Knupp. | Commercial Services |
Treliant LLC
Treliant LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Treliant LLC operates as a consultancy firm. It offers managed and assurance services such as secondments, interim resources, and outsourcing strategies. It provides comprehensive support for corporate and regulatory investigations; litigation; government agency monitoring; and independent consulting. The company was founded by Mark W. Olson, Andrew L. Sandler, and Susanna K. Tisa in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc.
Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust. The non-profit company is based in Skokie, IL. The museum offers a variety of public programs covering a wide range of topics, including virtual education resources for students and educators. The museum also offers partnership opportunities ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 and above for individuals or corporations to demonstrate their commitment to community involvement, corporate responsibility, and diversity. The museum's 65,000-square-foot space was designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman and incorporates historical and emotional symbolism as a response to the apocalyptic inhumanity of the Holocaust. | Consumer Services |
Gemini Consulting, Inc. | |
EVO Payments, Inc.
EVO Payments, Inc. Regional BanksFinance EVO Payments, Inc. is a holding company, which provides payment technology and services. The firm offers payment and commerce solutions. It operates through the Americas and Europe geographical segments. The Americas segment consists of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Europe segment includes operations in Poland, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Czech Republic, as well as support of merchants in surrounding markets. The company was founded by Rafik R. Sidhom in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
SentiLink Corp.
SentiLink Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SentiLink Corp. provides fraud visualization solutions. The firm's technology helps to detect and block synthetic identities, where the name, date of birth, and SSN don't correspond to a single real person. Its products and solutions include API and manual review. The company was founded by Naftali Harris and Max Blumenfeld in June 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Alembic Technologies, Inc.
Alembic Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Alembic Technologies, Inc. offers software marketing technology. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Nvenue, Inc.
Nvenue, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Nvenue, Inc. is a company that specializes in real-time predictive analytics for fan engagement. Nvenue is based in Frisco, TX. The company's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate real-time predictions and micro-betting odds for NFL, NBA, and MLB games. The company was founded in 2018 by a team of technologists and sports enthusiasts. The CEO is Kelly Pracht. | Technology Services |
OMORPHO, Inc.
OMORPHO, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade OMORPHO, Inc. is a premium sport and fitness company founded in 2017. The company is based in Portland, OR. OMORPHO's gravity sportswear™ collection is powered by microload™, which strategically places small weights across the body to help individuals get fitter, faster, and stronger simply by changing what they wear for training. The company's name is derived from the Greek word for "beautiful," and OMORPHO creates gorgeous products and services that simplify the pursuit of a fit life. Weighted training gear from OMORPHO helps individuals burn more calories, build strength, and boost their cardio. | Retail Trade |
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