Rick Gerson is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Alpha Wave Global, a global investment management firm founded in 2012. The firm operates across private equity, private credit, and public markets, with notable investments in companies like SpaceX, Aman Group, Athletic Greens, and Lenskart. Before starting Alpha Wave, Gerson was a Founding Member and Managing Director of Blue Ridge Capital, where he worked for 15 years. Gerson is deeply involved in philanthropy and governance, serving on the boards of organizations such as African Mission Healthcare and the Cleveland Clinic International Leadership Board. He also holds roles with Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners and several other companies. A graduate of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, Gerson has a strong background in finance and global investment strategy

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