Evan Toporek

Evan Toporek is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of operating and leadership experience, currently serving as a Partner at Heritage Growth Partners LLC since January 2021, specializing in growth capital investments in the Southeast. In addition to this role, Evan Toporek contributes to various organizations as a Member of the Board of Directors for CAB Worldwide, Creative Sign Designs, and L2 Brands, and as an Investor and Advisor for Original Favorites. Furthermore, as the Founder and Principal of Thread Ventures LLC, Evan Toporek focuses on aiding early-stage consumer product companies. Evan Toporek also holds advisory positions with the Georgia Tech H. Milton Stewart School of ISyE and has previously advised Babiators and RefrigiWear. From March 1998 to February 2020, Evan Toporek served as CEO of Alternative Apparel, leading substantial growth and the introduction of a Private Equity partner. Evan Toporek's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.