Crick Waters

Business leader and entrepreneur in emerging technology-based companies

Crick Waters is the CEO of Patero Inc., a position he has held since November 2022. He is based in Palo Alto, California, and focuses on creating new business opportunities for emerging technology-based companies.

Professional Background

Waters has an extensive career in technology and business leadership, including:

CEO at EasyNDA since September 2013.
Mentor at SparkLabs - Global Accelerator since August 2012.
Various advisory roles in multiple companies, including The Sure Chill Company, SeeControl, and VidQuik.
He co-founded LeafLit and Conga, Inc. and has held senior roles in companies like AT&T and NorthPoint Communications.

Education

He holds a degree from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, further enhancing his qualifications in business management and leadership.

Military Service

Waters also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1988, where he was involved in naval nuclear propulsion.

His diverse experience in technology, business strategy, and leadership positions him as a significant figure in the tech industry, particularly in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.1

Experience

CEO at Patero Inc. (November 2022 - Present) and Chief Executive Officer at EasyNDA (September 2013 - Present)

Mentor at SparkLabs - Global Accelerator (August 2012 - Present), Member Board of Directors at Alianza (July 2011 - December 2015), Strategic Advisor at The Sure Chill Company (March 2015 - September 2015), Advisor at SeeControl (May 2012 - September 2015), Co-Founder of LeafLit (2013 - 2014), Co-Founder at Conga, Inc. (June 2011 - September 2012), Group Leader, VoIP Product Management at AT&T (May 2001 - March 2005)