History of Brad Gerstner in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2025

Bradley Thomas Gerstner is an American investor and hedge fund manager, recognized as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Altimeter Capital. He gained prominence through Altimeter Capital's strategic and profitable investments in companies such as Snowflake and Grab, leading to his inclusion in the 2022 Forbes Midas List. Gerstner's expertise lies in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities within the technology sector, establishing him as a key figure in the investment landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 4, 1971: Birth of Brad Gerstner

On May 4, 1971, Bradley Thomas Gerstner was born. He would later become an American investor and hedge fund manager, as well as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Altimeter Capital.

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1989: Enrollment at Wabash College

In 1989, Brad Gerstner began his studies at Wabash College.

1991: Study Abroad at the University of Oxford

From 1991 to 1992, Brad Gerstner studied abroad at the University of Oxford.

1993: Graduation from Wabash College

In 1993, Brad Gerstner graduated summa cum laude from Wabash College with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science.

1993: Enrollment at Indiana University Maurer School of Law

In 1993, Brad Gerstner started attending Indiana University Maurer School of Law to obtain a Juris Doctor degree.

1996: Graduation from Indiana University Maurer School of Law

In 1996, Brad Gerstner graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree and subsequently practiced securities law and served as Deputy Secretary of State of Indiana.

1999: Enrollment at Harvard Business School

In 1999, Brad Gerstner returned to school and attended Harvard Business School.

2000: Graduation from Harvard Business School

In 2000, Brad Gerstner graduated from Harvard Business School with a Master of Business Administration degree.

2005: Portfolio Manager for PAR Capital

From 2005 to 2008, Brad Gerstner worked as a Portfolio Manager for PAR Capital.

September 30, 2007: Marriage to Michelle Boyers

On September 30, 2007, Brad Gerstner married Michelle Boyers at Martha's Vineyard. They met at Harvard Business School.

2008: End of tenure as Portfolio Manager for PAR Capital

In 2008, Brad Gerstner concluded his role as Portfolio Manager for PAR Capital.

2008: Founding of Altimeter Capital

In 2008, Brad Gerstner founded Altimeter Capital in Boston, Massachusetts, with less than $3 million from friends and family during the financial crisis.

January 2016: Conflict with United Continental Holdings

In January 2016, Brad Gerstner and Altimeter Capital contested with United Continental Holdings to change the company's board of directors due to poor performance. This resulted in United Continental Holdings changing its board.

October 2022: Open Letter to Meta and Mark Zuckerberg

In October 2022, Brad Gerstner penned an open letter to Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, criticizing the company's excessive workforce and slow decision-making, suggesting a 20% headcount reduction and limiting Metaverse investments to $5 billion per year. Subsequently, Meta laid off over 11,000 employees.

2022: Forbes Midas List Appearance

In 2022, Brad Gerstner appeared on the Forbes Midas List after Altimeter Capital's successful investments in Snowflake and Grab.

2022: Acquisition of Nvidia Shares

In late 2022, Brad Gerstner and Altimeter Capital acquired Nvidia shares despite market predictions of a stock market crash.

2023: Purchase of additional Nvidia Shares

In early 2023, Brad Gerstner purchased additional Nvidia shares, even after the stock price soared after ChatGPT debuted, predicting an 'AI supercycle'.