Joseph Saldutti
Director/Board Member at Clutch, Inc.
Profile
At Gridiron Capital, Joe focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies.
Joe currently serves on the boards of Erie, Essential Cabinetry Group, Foundation Wellness, and Leaf Home™.
Joe previously served on the boards of Gridiron Capital partnerships, including Electronic Systems Protection, Quality Solutions, and Ramsey Industries.
Prior to joining Gridiron Capital, Joe founded Head Start Capital in 2007, where he was chairman of the board of Enjoy Life Natural Brands, the leading allergen-free food company.
Previously, Joe served as president of TDA Capital Partners focused on international middle market consumer, manufacturing, and service investments.
Joe worked with General Electric as a process engineer, a quality control engineer in a military procurement business, a shop floor manager, and a financial and operational measurement manager in GE’s Manufacturing Management Program.
Joe started his career working on the loading dock, in accounts receivable, and as an off-hours dispatcher in his family’s short haul trucking business.
Joe received a B.S.
in Electrical Engineering from Duke University.
He holds an M.B.A.
from Harvard Business School.
Originally from New Jersey, Joe and his family reside in Wilton, CT.
Joseph Saldutti active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gridiron Capital LLC
 Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2008 |
| Kids in Crisis | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Clutch, Inc.
 Clutch, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Clutch, Inc. engages in the provision of antiperspirant lotion. Its products include bundle and save; hand, foot, underarm, face, thigh, breast, and men?s groin lotion; wipes, on-the-go antiperspirant packets, and carpe foot applicator. The company was founded by David Spratte and Kasper Kubica in 2015 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
 Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Director/Board Member | - |
Remington Products Co.
 Remington Products Co. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Remington Products Co. manufactures and supplies foam components, insoles, footwear, orthopedic, and softgoods and braces. Its materials include fabrics, films and adhesives, foams, and gels and silicone. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Wadsworth, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
 Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ramsey Industries, Inc.
 Ramsey Industries, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ramsey Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture of service cranes, industrial winches, and planetary gear drives. Its brands include Auto Crane, Eskridge, and Ramsey Winch. The firm serves caters utility, oil and gas fields, mining, forestry, military, and mobile fleet service markets. The company was founded by Claude Ramsey and Rayburn Ramsey in 1944 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Joseph Saldutti
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
TDA Capital Partners, Inc.
 TDA Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TDA Capital Partner, Inc is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Girish Nilkanth Kulkarni. The firm is headquartered in New Canaan , Connecticut. | President | 01/09/2008 |
Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC
 Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC engages in the manufacture and market of gluten-free food products. It offers various cereals, cookies, granolas, snack bars, bagels, trail mixes, chocolate chips, and chocolate bars for people with food allergies, lactose intolerance, and celiac diseases. The company was founded by Scott Mandell in 2001 and is headquartered in Schiller Park, IL. | Chairman | - |
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Training of Joseph Saldutti
| Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Gridiron Capital LLC
Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Finance |
| Kids in Crisis | |
Lakeshore TolTest Corp.
 Lakeshore TolTest Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Lakeshore TolTest Corp. provides construction management services. Its services include construction management, general contracting, design build, program management, in-house architecture, engineering and consulting services. The firm serves the water, environmental, facilities, highways, transportation, energy, oil and gas and government services markets. The company was founded in 1994 by Avinash Rachmale and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Durables |
TDA Capital Partners, Inc.
TDA Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TDA Capital Partner, Inc is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Girish Nilkanth Kulkarni. The firm is headquartered in New Canaan , Connecticut. | Finance |
Clutch, Inc.
Clutch, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Clutch, Inc. engages in the provision of antiperspirant lotion. Its products include bundle and save; hand, foot, underarm, face, thigh, breast, and men?s groin lotion; wipes, on-the-go antiperspirant packets, and carpe foot applicator. The company was founded by David Spratte and Kasper Kubica in 2015 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Industrial Services |
Remington Products Co.
Remington Products Co. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Remington Products Co. manufactures and supplies foam components, insoles, footwear, orthopedic, and softgoods and braces. Its materials include fabrics, films and adhesives, foams, and gels and silicone. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Wadsworth, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Industrial Services |
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc.
 Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. supplies energy intelligence and power protection solutions for businesses. Its products are used for protecting office and imaging equipment, audio video systems and information technology infrastructure and equipment. The company is headquartered in Knightdale, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
Quality Solutions, Inc.
 Quality Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Quality Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of consulting services in computer programming. The company was founded on February 18, 1994 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Technology Services |
Ramsey Industries, Inc.
Ramsey Industries, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ramsey Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture of service cranes, industrial winches, and planetary gear drives. Its brands include Auto Crane, Eskridge, and Ramsey Winch. The firm serves caters utility, oil and gas fields, mining, forestry, military, and mobile fleet service markets. The company was founded by Claude Ramsey and Rayburn Ramsey in 1944 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Producer Manufacturing |
Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC
Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC engages in the manufacture and market of gluten-free food products. It offers various cereals, cookies, granolas, snack bars, bagels, trail mixes, chocolate chips, and chocolate bars for people with food allergies, lactose intolerance, and celiac diseases. The company was founded by Scott Mandell in 2001 and is headquartered in Schiller Park, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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