Geri Allyn is a trailblazing Partner at Daversa and the founding leader of the firm’s Southern California office. Since joining as an Associate in 2010, she has built a bold path to the top, recognized for her velocity, precision, and ability to deliver at the highest levels of executive search.

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With a scientific background and an instinct for talent, Geri brings analytical rigor and strategic clarity to every search. Her approach is deeply hands-on, fiercely exacting, and defined by a “no-compromise” standard of excellence. 

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Currently she is focused on building executive teams for the world’s most ambitious companies in Frontier Tech—from aerospace and defense to climate innovation, advanced manufacturing, and mobility. In the last few years she’s led searches for some of the most disruptive names in tech, including Anduril, KoBold Metals, Radiant Nuclear, Divergent, Maxar, Flock Safety, Saronic, Skydio, HopSkipDrive, and Flex.

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Her deep relationships with leading venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Lux Capital, Insight Partners, Bond Capital, and General Catalyst enable her to serve not only as a search partner but as a trusted strategic advisor. These alliances amplify her impact, helping her match transformational leaders with the companies shaping the future.