Nicholas Taranto
Nicholas Taranto
Nick Taranto is an accomplished business leader, strategist, and entrepreneur with a diverse background that spans military service, finance, and social entrepreneurship. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a BA from Dartmouth College, Taranto has a strong educational foundation in business, economics, and international development.
Taranto has successfully founded and led multiple companies, including Plated, a meal-kit delivery service, and HOP WTR, a clean-energy beverage company. He also co-founded Ever Scouts, an experiential education program that seeks to inspire and empower lifelong learners.
Prior to his work in entrepreneurship, Taranto served as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs. He has also consulted for McKinsey & Company and worked as a Fulbright Grantee in microfinance. Additionally, Taranto has demonstrated a commitment to disaster response, having served as a group leader for Hands On Disaster Response.
Overall, Taranto's expertise and interests include entrepreneurship, business strategy, leadership, social impact, and experiential education.
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