Adam Growald – Philosopher, Investor, Philanthropist and Environmentalist

Adam Rockefeller Growald combines investing, philosophy and philanthropy into one platform to align capital with systems and innovations necessary for global flourishing. A former Bain & Company consultant, his philosophy-inspired investing, board membership and advisory work is applied with transformative effect across business strategy, organizational culture and interpersonal relations – creating paradigm-shifting changes across businesses, board membership and advisory work.

Early Life and Education

Adam Growald has long been fascinated with learning and exploring the world. For over a decade he has studied philosophy and wisdom traditions both inside and outside the academic system.

Early childhood education (ECE) plays a vital role in children’s development and has an immense effect on later lives as adults. Studies have demonstrated that children who attended ECE programs at an earlier age tend to perform better in school and experience fewer behavioral issues as they age.

Early childhood education is an integral component of Sustainable Development Goal 4. This target encourages nations to ensure all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and preprimary education by 2030 – something which will greatly contribute to a child’s future success while simultaneously contributing to national improvements in economic development, social inclusion and health.

Professional Career

Adam Growald is an optimistic systems thinker and human potential optimist aiming to foster an environment in which individuals feel empowered while communities come together and ecosystems remain balanced and flourishing. A fifth-generation descendant of John D. Rockefeller (one of America’s premier business magnates and philanthropists), Adam is truly dedicated to being a steward for our planet.

At Bain & Company and Lippincott, he worked as a management and brand strategy consultant, applying academic principles to his investments, board service, advisory work and advisory work – creating paradigm-shifting evolution in business strategy, organizational culture and interpersonal relationships. Amongst his many achievements is being Principal of Tree of Life Ventures as well as Advisor to FullCycle and Thankful; furthermore he received multiple accolades in philanthropy such as winning an award for innovating cost-effective approaches towards funding a healthy planet in 2010.

Personal Life

Adam Rockefeller Growald is an investor, philanthropist and environmentalist focused on aligning capital with systems and innovations essential for global prosperity. A former Bain & Company consultant with expertise in business strategy, organizational alignment, experiential marketing and impact investing he now works independently as an impact investor.

At his Vermont farm, Paul Growald enjoys life together on a working farm while writing and speaking on issues of practical philosophy, modern spirituality and conscious philanthropy. Paul serves as founding chair of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors which advises philanthropies worldwide; in addition, he sits on boards such as Rockefeller Family Fund and National Center for Family Philanthropy as well as being treasurer for Growald Climate Fund.

Net Worth

Adam Rockefeller Growald is an investor, advisor, philosopher, and philanthropist dedicated to building a joyful world. Applying his philosophic insights to his investments, board membership and advisory work creates paradigm-shifting evolution in business strategy, organizational culture and interpersonal relations.

Systems thinker and human potential optimist, he strongly believes in the power of connecting profit and positive impact as integral parts of an integrated model. A former Bain & Company consultant with experience in business strategy, organizational alignment, and experience-based education.

He is an active participant at United Nations meetings and family office/investment conferences; regularly speaks about impact investing, philanthropy and spirituality at these forums; has his work featured by major media outlets; serves as an advisor for FullCycle and Thankful;