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Catherine Griffin
Directing Impact Capital to Maximize Purpose and Profit
Catherine Griffin is the founder and CEO of ImpactableX Analytics, a company dedicated to helping social entrepreneurs and their investors leverage data to drive significant social and environmental impact. Based in Philadelphia, Griffin has developed a unique approach to impact modeling that democratizes access to impact data and analytics, facilitating better engagement with investors and stakeholders.124
Professional Background
Before founding ImpactableX in 2019, Griffin served as the Managing Director at GoodCompany Ventures, an award-winning impact accelerator. During her tenure there, she played a crucial role in launching various initiatives, including a partnership with the Obama Administration's Climate Data Initiative, which aimed to address climate-related challenges affecting food and water systems.13
Her work has garnered recognition, with features in prominent publications such as Forbes and the New York Times. Griffin holds a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and is also an adjunct professor at Temple University, where she teaches design thinking.134
ImpactableX Analytics
At ImpactableX, Griffin focuses on providing data-driven analytics that help companies quantify their social impact. The company's software enables organizations to articulate and optimize their impact potential, making it easier for them to attract funding and support from investors.45 The methodology developed at ImpactableX has been utilized by various social entrepreneurs and impact funds, emphasizing the importance of metrics in demonstrating the effectiveness of their initiatives.23
Griffin's vision is to create a robust ecosystem where innovative technologies can effectively address pressing global challenges, ensuring that impactful solutions receive the necessary financial backing to scale.45