Meet Our CEO!
Ian Shepardson
CEO & Founder, Global Grassroots Consulting
Ian grew up in a privileged society with a loving family. Because of his Life experiences, he understands that not everyone is as fortunate. In college, Ian realized his passion for helping people. Mainly, he discovered a desire to support those who are effected by many of today's societal issues, including but not limited to discrimination and poverty. Ian made a choice to use his privilege for good.
Jon Feinman, the Founder and CEO of the Boston-based Nonprofit Organization, InnerCity Weightlifting, spoke in a class of Ian's in 2018. During his speech, Mr. Feinman discussed the work that ICW does in uplifting people who are victimized by issues involving systemic racism and mass incarceration. Observing, Ian felt called to act. He too wanted to make a positive impact on the World. But how?
Much of Ian's professional career is rooted in Sales, Entrepreneurship and Brand Development. In the past, Ian worked in the Startup, Retail and Corporate environments. He successfully delivered results across a multitude of sales mediums within varying sectors. Ian led Aavalor GreenTech, a global hardtech startup developing groundbreaking water technology, to its first successful fundraise (50k EUR) and to further follow on funding (up to 650k EUR). Ian is well experienced in the Information Technology space. He worked in the telecommunications industry for 2+ years, and acquired skills in coding, website design and Agile Methodology during his time at Babson College. Since then, he developed several websites including Global Grassroots Consutling, his personal website, The Chefs, and Rock Hill Acupuncture. The question remains: how does this apply to Social Impact?
Ian uses his abilities in Sales, IT, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship to support and develop companies that work to solve today's societal issues. In doing so, his clients' outreach and impact expand.
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