John-Paul (JP) Van Arsdale is an experienced finance professional currently serving in Portfolio Optimization at Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC since 2024. Previously, JP held the position of General Partner at BAM Elevate from 2021 to 2023 and served on the Board of Directors for Leap, Inc., Good Eggs, and Capsule, contributing to innovative retail, grocery, and pharmaceutical services. Earlier career experiences include roles as Director in Media, Communications, and Technology Investment Banking at Barclays Investment Bank, Associate at Lehman Brothers, and Analyst positions at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. JP holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University and graduated from Naples High School.