Managing Partner, Ropart Asset Management Funds
Mr. Goergen prides himself on his dedication to mentoring young CEOs and working closely with more experienced executives in growing technology companies. RAM has made dozens of investments in technology and technology-enabled consumer products companies over the last 20 years – from early investments in web 1.0 (Allrecipes.com) and infrastructure (VeriCenter, a data hosting center owner-operator), to current investments in blockchain and web 3.0. In addition, RAM has made numerous investments in the cannabis industry including vertically-integrated MSOs (Cura Partners/Curaleaf, GoldLeaf, PCH), pure play full spectrum CBD (Prospect Farms) as well as ancillary technology and services (14th Round).
Mr. Goergen has served in the C-Suite (e.g., ViSalus) and on over a dozen corporate Boards of Directors during his career, including: (current) Crexendo (NASDAQ:CXDO), Prospect Farms, Study Hall Ltd; (previous) Cura Partners, Digital Traffic Systems, and QC Laboratories, among many others.
Over the last several years, Mr. Goergen has increasingly become an advocate of all aspects of cryptocurrencies and the use of blockchain as an integral part of software infrastructure. He manages an active token portfolio and currently acts as Special Advisor to the CEO of Casper Labs (www.casperlabs.io) and as a Venture Partner for Draper Goren Holm (www.drapergorenholm.com).
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Prior to founding the RAM Funds in 2001, Mr. Goergen began his career in mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette (“DLJ”), where he executed several billion dollars’ worth of buy-side and sell-side transactions. After DLJ, Mr. Goergen was Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at Blyth, Inc., a leading global designer and marketer of personal and decorative products.