About
Gerald Risk is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). He specializes in courses such as 'Entrepreneurial Acquisition' and 'Search Fund Garage,' co-taught with David Dodson, Jim Ellis, and Peter Kelly. His academic roles complement his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate leader.
Educations:
- MBA, Stanford GSB, 1996 (Arjay Miller Scholar)
- Bachelor of Commerce, Queen’s University, Canada, 1990
Research Interests: Gerald focuses on leveraging entrepreneurial strategies through acquisitions, leadership development for emerging executives, and the operational dynamics of search funds. His work integrates practical insights from his career in investment, board governance, and corporate scaling.
Key Contributions:
- Designed and taught S543/S549 courses since 2009, emphasizing real-world applications of acquisition strategies.
- Published insights like Four Lessons for New CEOs (2017), guiding executives through leadership transitions.
Awards and Roles:
- Trustee of the Nueva School
- Investor in FARM (social impact investments)
- Previously held leadership roles at Asurion (CFO, President, Vice Chairman)
Labs/Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, his involvement with search funds and startup investments implies active engagement in entrepreneurial ecosystems through TTCER Partners and other ventures.
