Gerald Hwasta

Summary

Mr. Hwasta is the Chairman & CEO of 24/7 Software, Inc., a global market leader for venue operations technology, dedicated to empowering world-class operations and exceptional experiences. 24/7 Software offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions encompasses incident management, live incident mapping, real-time communications, guard patrols, CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System), inspections, lost and found, reporting, unified dashboard integrations, and advanced analytics for safety, risk management, and sustainability to hundreds of the world’s greatest venues, including stadiums, arenas, convention centers, performing arts theaters, amusement parks, and large districts, 24/7 Software has consistently delivered exceptional results. Mr. Hwasta has spent his career building, advising and investing in technology businesses. Prior to 24/7 Software, Mr. Hwasta held executive roles at software and network services companies including ePreop, SoHalo and The Switch. He is the Founder and a Managing Director of Crest Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in technology businesses. Prior to Crest Equity Partners, Mr. Hwasta was a founding team member of the middle-market fund of Silver Lake, the world's leading private investor in technology businesses. In the early years of the internet, he was with Sun Microsystems where he led a business responsible for building network appliances. Formerly, Mr. Hwasta was the head of Corporate Development at Cobalt Networks, a pioneer designer and developer of Linux server appliances for the hosted internet. Mr. Hwasta's experience also includes having been an investment banker at Robertson Stephens, Raymond James and McDonald & Co. (Key Bank). Mr. Hwasta graduated summa cum laude with a B.S., Computer Information Systems, from Baldwin Wallace University and holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.