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Jay Love and the Gift That Comes Back
Founder · Executive · Investor

Jay Love and the Gift That Comes Back

After decades building fundraising software, Jay Love became preoccupied with what happened after the donation. His answer shaped Bloomerang, a planned succession, and a $4 million gift to his own university.

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David Fellows and the value of a second phone call
Executive · Operator · Advisor

David Fellows and the value of a second phone call

After 25 years at Allergan and a public listing at Nightstar, David Fellows had earned a quieter calendar. A former colleague called, and Beacon Therapeutics became his next chapter.

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Carl Allegretti and the art of bringing everyone along
Executive · Investor · Operator

Carl Allegretti and the art of bringing everyone along

From a Butler football scholarship to Arbor Investments, Carl Allegretti has built a career around assembling teams. His 70th marathon offered a rather literal demonstration.

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Michael Grimes
Executive · Operator · Creator

Michael Grimes

Michael Grimes is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for JD North America, the parent of JD Finish Line, one of the largest specialty athletic footwear and apparel retailers in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, he leads brand strategy, omni-channel marketing and consumer experience for a chain that generates around $2.1 billion in annual revenue and employs roughly 16,000 people. A Butler University graduate who started in the agency world at Willow Marketing, Grimes has spent his Finish Line career stitching together the store and online worlds, steering high-profile sneaker launches and culture-forward collaborations, while also serving on the Finish Line Youth Foundation board.

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