Ian Shepardson
Ian Shepardson
Growth Strategy • Business Development • Partnerships
Growth Strategy • Business Development • Partnerships
Selected Achievements
Drove Revenue Growth Through Strategic Program Development
Drove Digital Engagement Growth Through Strategic Collaboration
Founder of
Global Grassroots Consulting
Led an International CleanTech Startup Through Initial Funding
Professional Work
My work focuses on helping organizations grow through strategic partnerships, revenue development, and market expansion.
Personal Achievements
"Like all great travelers he launched himself into the unknown".
-- Henry David Theroux, Figures in a Landscape
Semester Abroad in Berlin, Germany
2017
For 3 months, I lived and studied in Germany's capital city. I participated in a homestay program and experienced the Berlin culture to the fullest - or as much as time would permit. During my stay, I also visited Potsdam, Dresden and Munich, Paris, Amsterdam and Prague, as well as Krakow, Poland and Skopje, Macedonia.
Moved to Charlotte, NC
2019
After graduating from Babson College and spending one last summer in Cape Cod, MA, I relocated to Charlotte, NC. I made this move for the greater purpose of renewal. I wanted a fresh start, and Charlotte provided the oppotunity to reinvent myself since I knew no one.
Road Trip Across Country
2020
I embarked on a 6 week road trip to the western half of America. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I was able to work remotely and explore the West's natural wonders. I traveled to South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Utah, and visited 8 National Parks - hiking, biking and camping along the way.
Hike the Grand Canyon
2020
Following my Road Trip Across Country, I realized I did not yet have my fill of the West. I flew to Arizona where I would spend a day in the Grand Canyon, and the rest of my time in Phoenix. From sunrise to twilight, I hiked 20 miles down the Bright Angel and up the South Kaibab Trails - 5,000 feet elevation gain. It was the most incredible hike of my life.
The Great Alaskan Journey
2022
For 2 weeks in September I traveled to Southeast Alaska, visiting family in Ketchikan and Juneau. I traversed the Final Frontier with a full heart and a can do attitude. I embarked on numerous hikes and a scenic overnight ferry ride. During this time, I witnessed the pure beauty that this part of the World offers: wildlife, scenic vistas, contrasting colors and the pure smells of the Tongass National Forest.
Development in the Netherlands
2022
I spent a month in the Netherlands on behalf of Aavalor GreenTech during our participation in Startupbootcamp's accelerator program. I spent time in Zandvoort by the sea, Amsterdam, the Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. I was captivated by the way of Dutch living. The air was so clean and the streets filled with bikes, everything felt so beautiful.
