MD, Co-head Technology, Headwaters

Prior to joining Headwaters, Gary was the Managing Director of Europe for Ridgecrest Capital Partners, a Boutique Investment Bank focused on Technology Mergers & Acquisitions. In this capacity, Gary led the efforts of the firm in growing the European practice which ultimately comprised a significant percentage firm’s revenues. Prior to joining Ridgecrest, Gary led the Mobile, Wireless and Communications Technology practices for Viant Capital, a Boutique Investment Bank in San Francisco. Gary has been a strategic and financial advisor to numerous technology and growth firms and has extensive experience with both institutionally financed and founder financed ventures. Gary has advised on client exits to such prominent companies as Microsoft, Cisco, Nuance, and Tyco International and has helped firms raise growth capital from significant institutional investors. Prior to embarking on his advisory career, Gary was the founder and CEO of Luna Communications, a North American focused wireless systems integration firm. Luna Communications was sold to a publicly traded competitor, where Gary became the CTO and Managing Director of Client Services.

Gary received his B.S. in Science, Technology and Society with a concentration in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he has also completed graduate work in Management Science & Engineering.