Rick Gerson

Rick Gerson

Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer Alpha Wave Global

Miami, FL, USA

Alpha Wave Global

Rick Gerson is the Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer of Alpha Wave Global, a global investment management company with offices around the world

Professional Experience

Experience & Expertise That Define Leadership

Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Alpha Wave Global

Oct 2012
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Alpha Wave Global is an investment company focused on three main verticals: private equity, private credit and public markets. Some of the company's investments include SpaceX, Aman Group, Athletic Greens, COUR Pharmaceuticals, OfBusiness and Lenskart.

Founding Member & Managing Director at Blue Ridge Capital

May 1996 - Nov 2011
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Blue Ridge Capital was an American hedge fund founded in 1996. Based in New York City, Blue Ridge Capital held more than $12B in AUM at is peak and worked with clients across the globe.

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Board Member at gamma.

Nov 2024
Los Angeles, CA,, USA

Achievements at this Role

A modern tech and media business created by Larry Jackson and Ike Youssef, gamma. aims to change the way artists and entrepreneurs create, share, and monetize their content/brands across different platforms.

Board Member at The h.wood Group

Mar 2024
Los Angeles, CA,, United States

Achievements at this Role

The h.wood Group is a hospitality and lifestyle marketing company comprising an impressive portfolio of luxury venues.

Board Member at 2PointZero

Oct 2024 - Mar 2026

Achievements at this Role

2PointZero is a visionary global holding company that crosses borders and broadens horizons, provides a platform for innovation, and sets the stage for an inclusive sustainable future.

Board of Directors at Aman

Aug 2023
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Aman is the world’s most prominent resort brand and destinations include 35 resorts, hotels, and private residences in 20 countries.

Board of Directors at Athletic Greens

Feb 2022 - Mar 2026

Achievements at this Role

With its comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition programs, Athletic Green's mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

Board of Directors at Transcend Therapeutics

Oct 2014 - Mar 2026
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Transcend Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, neuroscience-focused company developing next-generation psychoactive medicines for neuropsychiatric disease.

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