Griffin began his career as a financial analyst for Morgan Stanley Merchant Banking Group before moving on to Tiger Management, where he became president in 1993. Griffin received his MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and his BS in finance from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.

He is an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School, visiting professor at the University of Virginia, founder of iMentor.org, founder and director of the Blue Ridge Foundation, trustee of the Animal Medical Center of New York, and member of the board of trustees of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and Monticello in Charlottesville, Va.

The Founders' Council was created in 2008 to recognize individuals who have made significant and transformative contributions to our Foundation's efforts as part of our Board of Directors or as special advisors to the Foundation. Council members continue their involvement with MJFF on an as-needed basis, strategically advising on questions relevant to their areas of interest or expertise.