John Kluge

John Kluge is a social entrepreneur and impact investor with extensive experience in refugee-related initiatives and social innovation. He served as the Founder and Managing Director of the Refugee Investment Network (RIN) from May 2018 to April 2022.1 The RIN is the first impact investing and blended finance organization dedicated to building durable solutions to forced displacement.

Professional Experience

Before founding RIN, Kluge held several other notable positions:

• Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Alight Fund (June 2016 - May 2018)1
• Visiting Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (November 2014 - June 2017)1
• Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Eirene, a private multi-family office social investment and advisory group (July 2011 - July 2013)1

Education

Kluge has a strong educational background:

• MBA in Business and Social Innovation from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business (2015-2017)1
• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Columbia University (2001-2005)1

Recent Developments

As of November 7, 2023, John Kluge started a new position as Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership.2

Throughout his career, Kluge has demonstrated a commitment to social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and creating innovative solutions for refugees and displaced populations. His work spans across various organizations and initiatives focused on leveraging private capital for social good and developing sustainable solutions to global challenges.