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Nick Taranto
Company Builder
Nicholas "Nick" Taranto is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse background spanning military service, finance, and social entrepreneurship. He is currently the Co-Founder of Ever Scouts, an experiential education program aimed at inspiring and empowering lifelong learners.4
Education and Early Career
Taranto has an impressive educational background:
- BA in Geography from Dartmouth College (2002-2006)
- MBA from Harvard Business School (2007-2010)
- MPA in Development Economics and International Development from Harvard Kennedy School (2007-2010)13
His early career included:
- Group Leader for Hands On Disaster Response (2005)
- Microfinance Consultant/Fulbright Grantee for KOMPIP Microfinance in Indonesia (2006-2009)
- Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps (2010)1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Taranto has founded and led several successful companies:
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Plated: Co-founded in 2012, this meal-kit delivery service grew to over 1,500 employees, shipped millions of meals, raised over $90M in venture funding, and was eventually sold for $200M+ in 2017.2
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HOP WTR: Founded in 2019, this company produces a clean-energy beverage as a healthy alternative to beer.2
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Ever Scouts: Co-founded in 2021, this digital platform is designed to help children learn life skills and make a positive impact on the world.45
Other Professional Experience
- Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company (2009-2010)
- Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs (2011-2012), managing $3.5 billion in client assets1
Personal Life
Nick Taranto is based in Santa Monica, California, and is a father to two young daughters.2 He enjoys outdoor activities when not building businesses or spending time with his family.2
