CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Bart Houlahan, co-founder of the B Corporation movement and a renowned social entrepreneur, has joined Irrational Capital as a Partner. The recent announcement comes as the firm seeks to scale its operations to meet the increasing demand for its research insights and investment strategies.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Bart to Irrational Capital as we scale the business to meet the growing demand for our research insights and investment strategies,” said David van Adelsberg, Co-Founder of Irrational Capital. “Bart is a well-respected leader and entrepreneur with deep experience in building impactful businesses with global brands from the ground up.”
Houlahan brings over two decades of leadership experience to his new role. As the co-founder of B Lab Global, the non-profit behind the B Corporation movement, he has been instrumental in driving economic systems change. He has created standards, policies, tools, and programs for purpose-driven businesses. Before founding B Lab in 2006, Houlahan served as President and Chief Operating Officer at AND 1, a global basketball footwear and apparel brand.
His achievements include being a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute, winning the 2014 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and being named the 2022 Marion & John Kreamer Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Furthermore, he serves on several Boards, including the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship at Duke University.
“I’m excited to join the team at Irrational Capital, an organization that shares my passion for the power and potential of human capital,” said Houlahan. “Having seen firsthand the impact that a motivated, engaged team can have on corporate performance, I’ve always believed that ‘doing the right thing pays.'”
Houlahan’s appointment is expected to bolster Irrational Capital’s leadership team as it embarks on its next stages of growth. By tapping into his expertise in harnessing human capital, the firm hopes to help more investors understand and capture this often overlooked source of business advantage.
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