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Grant Aldrich is a philanthropist and startup executive with over 18 years of experience in company leadership, ranging from founding to exit. He currently serves as the CEO of Preppy, an edtech platform focused on making career training and college education more accessible and affordable. Prior to this role, he founded and led OnlineDegree.com and served as Vice President of Marketing at IAC Publishing. His career includes leadership positions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and blockchain.

Throughout his career, he has focused on partnership development, marketing strategy, and growth. He co-founded Call Compass, an enterprise SaaS company that utilized artificial intelligence for phone interaction analytics, resulting in two patents. He has also been a board member for various non-profits and a frequent contributor to media outlets such as Forbes and Bloomberg Businessweek. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.

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I was introduced to Grant by Ace Eddleman in January 2026. when he asked for someone with expertise in Reddit.

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