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Rick Gerson

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Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO at Alpha Wave Global · Founder at Alphawaveglobal

Miami, Florida, United States

FoundedAlphawaveglobal

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94 people in our graph share verified history with Rick — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Andrew MarksunlockedRick: together at Blue Ridge Capital (2010–2011)
×2Rick: together at Alpha Wave Global
×9Rick: together at UVA McIntire School of Commerce

About

Rick Gerson is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Alpha Wave Global, an alternative investment manager operating across private equity, private credit, public markets, and insurance. Before Alpha Wave, he was a founding member of Blue Ridge Capital, a global investment firm, where he spent 15 years. He holds a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.

Founder at Alphawaveglobal

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Alphawaveglobal's investors · 2

Abu Dhabi Catalyst PartnersAbu Dhabiboundless venturesMumbai

Experience

  1. Alpha Wave GlobalCo-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officercurrent2012 — present
  2. 2PointZeroBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  3. Multiply GroupBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  4. AMANBoard Membercurrent2023 — present
  5. gamma.Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. Athletic GreensBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  7. The h.wood GroupBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  8. Blue Ridge CapitalFounding Member and Managing Director1996 — 2011New York, New York, United States

Deals · 1

Manus BioBoard seat

via Alpha Wave Global · filed May 2024 · $11.3M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

2PointZeroAbu Dhabi Catalyst PartnersAman GroupAthletic Greens (AG1)Beast IndustriesGammaThe h.wood Group

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Alpha Wave Global

Cathy Weist
Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Alpha Wave Global
Francis Suarez
President at Alpha Wave Global
Matthew Corey
Co-Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Alpha Wave Global
Navroz D. Udwadia
Co-Founder and Partner at Alpha Wave Global
Ravi Thakran
Partner, Former Group Chairman, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group Asia at Alpha Wave Global
Ryan Khoury
Co-Founder and Partner at Alpha Wave Global

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Gerson?
Rick Gerson is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Alpha Wave Global, an alternative investment manager operating across private equity, private credit, public markets, and insurance. Before Alpha Wave, he was a founding member of Blue Ridge Capital, a global investment firm, where he spent 15 years. He holds a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
Where does Rick Gerson work?
Rick Gerson is Founder of Alphawaveglobal and Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO at Alpha Wave Global.
What companies did Rick Gerson found?
Rick Gerson founded Alphawaveglobal.
What boards does Rick Gerson sit on?
Rick Gerson holds tracked board seats at 2PointZero, Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, Aman Group, Athletic Greens (AG1), Beast Industries, Gamma, Manus Bio, The h.wood Group.
Where did Rick Gerson go to school?
Rick Gerson studied at UVA McIntire School of Commerce (Bachelor of Science - BS, Commerce with a concentration in Finance).

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UVA McIntire School of Commerce mafia3

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Tyler CarricoBS CommerceFounded Thayer Investment PartnersSophie English SmithBachelor of Science - BSFounded College Contact

Aman mafia2

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