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Gunnar Lovelace
Founder at Good Money
Gunnar Lovelace is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background in multiple industries. He is currently the Founder and co-CEO of Good Money, a banking platform that is unique in being owned by customers. The platform generates up to 8% return on deposits in Good Shares and protects 10 trees with every purchase.2
Professional Background: Lovelace has an extensive entrepreneurial history, including:
- Co-founder and co-CEO of Thrive Market, an online wholesale buying club
- Founder of Love Heals, a conscious jewelry company that planted over 1,500,000 trees
- Previously founded two technology companies in software education and natural language processing1
Personal History: He grew up as a Latino immigrant with a single mother in challenging economic circumstances. This background has influenced his approach to business, with a focus on social impact and creating opportunities for others. For instance, at Thrive Market, for every paid membership, the company sponsors a free membership for a low-income family.12
Lovelace graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz between 1991-1999 and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to social entrepreneurship across his various ventures.2