Erik Waters

Erik Waters is a business owner and C-Level leader with extensive experience in middle-market, private equity-backed, and VC-backed growth companies. They currently serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer at NEPC, Co-Founder of Persistently, and Chief Financial Officer at FluidForm, while previously holding key roles at companies such as Cerberus Capital Management and Ascend Learning. Erik's background spans industries including technology, education, energy, and healthcare, and they have a strong track record of building teams and delivering operational success. They earned an MBA with honors in Finance and Strategy from The University of Chicago and a B.A. in Economics from Colby College.