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Josh Goldin

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Founder and Managing Partner at Alliance Consumer Growth, LLC
📍 United States

Josh Goldin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused equity firm he co-founded in 2011. He specializes in identifying and investing in "rising star" brands across food, beverage, and beauty. Josh holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Wesleyan University.

Coming from a family with a background in retail, Josh has a deep-rooted passion for the consumer industry. During his time at Wesleyan University, he was a member of the mens varsity ice hockey team and the Psi Upsilon fraternity. He is known for his hands-on research, often walking retail aisles himself.

His persistence was key in securing an early investment in Shake Shack, with its founder noting he successfully persuaded existing investors to sell their stakes.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Founder and Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Priorities

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Growth Equity Investing
His firm specializes in providing minority growth capital to help entrepreneurial consumer product and retail companies scale their operations and market presence.
Disruptive Consumer Brands
He has a stated love for disruptive brands that bring innovation to large categories, investing in companies like Shake Shack, SKIMS, and Athletic Brewing Co.
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Career

Work history

7-2011
Founder and Managing Partner
Alliance Consumer Growth, LLC
Investor
SKIMS
Board Observer
Mammoth Brands
Board Member
Momofuku Goods
Board Member
GOOD AMERICAN
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Education
2004 - 2006
MBA with distinction
Harvard Business School
1996 - 2000
BA with honors
Wesleyan University
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