John Garabedian

John Garabedian has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. John is currently a General Partner and Investor at KB Partners, a Chicago-based investment firm focused on early stage sport-tech venture capital investments. John has been with KB Partners since 2018 and is involved in leading deals and providing strategic value through their network. Additionally, they are a Venture Partner and Investor at KB Partners, where they assist with investment opportunities and supports portfolio companies.

Garabedian is also a Board Director at EVO Payments, Inc., a global merchant acquiring business, since 2018. John serves as a Board Director at OMORPHO, a fitness apparel company powered by Micro-Load technology, and nVenue, a company involved in an undisclosed field, since 2021 and 2022, respectively. Furthermore, they are a Board Member at Alembic Technologies, Inc., an Advisor and Investor at SentiLink, and a Board Director at Treliant.

Garabedian's earlier experience includes their time at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 1997 to 2022. John held the positions of Senior Advisor, Partner, and Senior Partner during their tenure at BCG, focusing on financial services and civic activities. John led BCG's Financial Services Practice in North America from 2007 to 2012, working with leading firms in various sectors. Prior to BCG, Garabedian worked as a Partner and Vice President at Mac Group/Gemini Consulting and as a Project Manager at KPMG Consulting.

Overall, John Garabedian has extensive experience in investment, advisory, and leadership roles in the finance and technology sectors.

John Garabedian completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Business, and Economics at Frostburg State University from 1979 to 1982. John later pursued a Masters of Management at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management from 1984 to 1985.