Jesse Watson

Jesse Watson founded Virgo Investment Group in 2009 and is Virgo’s Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer.  He is responsible for the firm’s investment strategies, oversees the overall management of the firm, and is a member of the Virgo Investment Committee.   

Prior to Virgo, Jesse was a senior investment professional at Eton Park Capital Management where he focused on credit, distressed, special situations and asset-based investing. Jesse joined Eton Park through a merger with R6 Capital Management, where he was a co-founder, partner and portfolio manager. Prior to joining R6 Capital, Jesse was a senior investment professional at Silver Point Capital. Jesse worked on the public trading desk and also assisted in the build out of the firm’s middle-market, private investment business, where he worked with several Virgo team members. Prior to Silver Point, Jesse was an Associate with Clayton, Dubilier and Rice and an Analyst with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the leveraged buyout principal investment division of Morgan Stanley.

Jesse earned his BA from the Johns Hopkins University with highest honors, graduating at the top of his class with Phi Beta Kappa distinction.  Jesse also studied at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies and was a guest of the Japanese Ministry of Finance in Tokyo for a seminar on fiscal and monetary policy where he published a conference paper on private equity in Japan.

Dwayne Sansone

Dwayne is a Managing Director at Virgo, focusing on originating, executing and managing investments within healthcare and technology.  Dwayne has extensive experience in corporate and entrepreneurial environments across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, and financial services.  After earning his CPA, Dwayne began his career in public accounting at KPMG before moving into investment banking working at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers. Dwayne later joined Aetna, serving as Vice President of New Business Development before transitioning into operations as Chief Operating Officer for Aetna’s $8 billion Medicaid division.  Dwayne earned a bachelors of business administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where he was a Michigan Scholar and a masters of business administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Citibank Fellow.

Kyle Limberg

Kyle is a Managing Director at Virgo focused on portfolio and asset management, investment valuation, and fund operations. Prior to joining Virgo, Kyle spent three years at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP providing assurance and advisory services for early stage venture capital firms and pre-IPO software companies, as well as privately held, smart energy and commercial real estate companies. While at Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP, Kyle managed financial statement assurance engagements with a specialization in structuring and accounting for complex equity, investment valuation, revenue recognition and target acquisition due diligence.  Kyle is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California. Kyle graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Accountancy from the University of San Diego.

Anthony Lubiano

Anthony was previously Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Lateral Investment Management (Lateral) from 2017 to 2019 and was responsible for Lateral’s compliance program as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with the SEC, as well as financial reporting for funds with over $350 million in AUM.  Prior to Lateral, he was Vice President of Finance at Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts (KKR) from 2011 to 2017 where he oversaw fund financial reporting for the firms direct lending, mezzanine and illiquid credit strategies, which account for $6 billion in AUM. Prior to joining KKR, he was Fund Controller for 9 years at the venture capital firm, Vantage Point Capital Partners (VPCP) and was responsible for financial reporting on funds with AUM of $4.5 billion. Prior to VPCP, he was senior accountant at a regional CPA firm, Novogradac & Company. Anthony Lubiano is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California (inactive Status). He holds a B.A. (Accounting) from San Francisco State University.

Christina Woo

Christina was previously a Senior Fund Accountant at GI Partners from 2017 to 2022 where she was responsible for fund financial reporting of GI Partners' private equity buyout funds. Prior to GI Partners, Christina was at KPMG LLP within the asset management and alternative investments audit practice from 2013 to 2017. Christina Woo is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California (Inactive Status) and holds a B.S. in Accounting from San Francisco State University.

Ryan Hernandez

Ryan is an Associate at Virgo, focusing on supporting the Firm's portfolio companies. Prior to joining Virgo, he held the position of Sr. Marketing Analyst at FedEx Americas in the Chile Andes region. Previously, Ryan worked as a Strategic Manager at Ygrene Energy Fund, navigating various operational, product, and strategy roles. He holds a BA from Florida International University and an MBA from the University of Miami Business School.

Eugene Wong

Eugene was previously a Tax Manager at Brookfield Asset Management (Brookfield) from 2021 to 2022 where he was responsible for tax compliance for Brookfield’s United States real estate portfolio. Prior to Brookfield, Eugene was at PricewaterhouseCoopers within its asset and wealth management tax practice from 2015 to 2021 and departed as a Tax Manager. Eugene is an active Certified Public Accountant in the State of California and holds a Master of Accountancy from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a Minor in Statistics from the University of California – Davis

Abdul Bellal

Abdul Bellal is the Accounting Manager at Virgo. Prior to joining the firm, he was an accountant at Hellman & Friedman LLC, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, providing treasury expertise, management company bookkeeping, and ERP implementation experience. He started his career at FAME Charter School, providing full-cycle accounting, payroll, and operations support. Abdul earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management Economics with a concentration in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is a CPA Candidate, on track to complete licensure in 2019.

Patricia Murphy

Patricia (Pat) brings over 25 years of experience as an Executive Administrator who has provided service to multiple industries – Insurance (Transamerica Life Companies) and Healthcare (DaVita Inc. & HealthCare Partners).  Her areas of support have included meeting and convention planning,  overseeing corporate sponsored charitable programs, and travel support.  Her expertise and experience has also expanded beyond domestic to international.   Pat’s strengths are being service minded and customer oriented which has enabled her to provide meaningful support to C-Suite level executives. 

Esha Patel

Esha Patel is an Analyst at Virgo with experience in private equity and investment banking. Prior to joining Virgo, she was a Private Equity Analyst at Avalerian Capital, where she led a team of junior analysts, conducted deal evaluations, and built financial models to support investment decisions. Her background also includes experience as an Investment Banking Junior Analyst at Equiturn Business Solutions, where she focused on M&A transactions, due diligence, and valuation analysis.

Esha holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Miami Herbert Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Central Florida.

Michael Leckie

Michael is the Chief People Officer and Operating Partner at Virgo where he is responsible for upholding successful Virgo portfolio company operations by implementing business strategies and fostering business relationships. He works with company Executives and Board Members to review operational data and financial statements to track the progress of business initiatives and talent acquisition and development. He guides company executives in areas such as strategy, sales & marketing and people & organizational development and design to ensure effective execution of strategy.  He serves as a fractional leader for select Virgo portfolio companies in the roles of Chief People Officer and Chief Organizational Officer

Michael is the former Chief Learning Officer and Global Head of Talent & Organization Development at Bloomberg as well as the former Chief Learning Officer for Digital/Industrial at General Electric.  He has also held positions at Gartner, most recently as Managing Vice President of Gartner’s Executive Programs.  He has served in both staff and general management roles as well as consulting with organizations such as Arthur Andersen.

Prior to joining Virgo, Michael was the Founding Partner of Silverback Partners, a consultancy focusing on organizational transformation and culture in a digital world.  He is the author of the widely regarded The Heart of Transformation, Build the Human Capabilities that Transform Organizations for Good and is a sought-after speaker and educator in the field of organizational change and transformation.

* Operating Partner and non-W2 employee of Virgo Investment Group LLC

Stratos Davlos

Stratos is the CTO and Technology Operating Partner at Virgo, where he specializes in technology due diligence, technology operations, and high-efficiency execution. With three decades of experience in engineering and AI, including leadership roles at Apple and IBM Watson, he has a proven track record of building and scaling transformative technologies.

As the Founder and CEO of AIByte, Stratos leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions across various industries. He is also a General Partner at PVCP Talos, where he invests in, advises, and helps build promising AI startups and platforms.

With over 25 years dedicated to AI, data, and software development, Stratos is a visionary yet hands-on leader known for fostering high-performing teams that drive innovation and exceed expectations. His mission is to leverage deep expertise and an extensive network to cultivate a culture of collaboration, communication, and excellence in the AI ecosystem. Passionate about solving complex problems and creating real-world impact, he is committed to pushing the boundaries of AI to drive meaningful change."

* Operating Partner and non-W2 employee of Virgo Investment Group LLC

Todd Dorfman

Todd is a Partner at Virgo focused on evolving prospective management teams and collaborating with our investment partners to transform and grow Virgo’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Virgo, Todd was Partners with Jesse Watson at R6 Capital, and later worked together at Eton Park. Krauthamer & Associates acts as a strategic opportunity sourcing partner for Virgo. Todd has been a part of Krauthamer & Associates since 1993 and a principal as of 1997. Todd has recruited for public and private sector clients throughout a variety of industries including financial and professional services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, distribution and healthcare. Todd’s prior experience includes several years in real estate finance, development and dispositions, first at LaSalle Partners, a global provider of comprehensive real estate and investment management services, and subsequently at Oxford Realty, a national multi-family real estate developer and asset manager.  Todd has been a member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council and is a member of the Turnaround Management Association. Todd graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a concentration in economics.

* Founding member/Recruiting Partner, partner of the GP, and non-W2 employee of Virgo Investment Group LLC

Gary Krauthamer

Gary is a Partner at Virgo focused on building strategic sourcing relationships, cultivating the Operating Partner Network and building an information edge in investment due diligence.  Prior to joining Virgo, Gary was Partners with Jesse Watson at R6 Capital, and later worked together at Eton Park. Krauthamer & Associates acts as a strategic opportunity sourcing partner for Virgo.  Gary founded Krauthamer & Associates in 1971 and has personally completed more than 1,000 search assignments throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Over the last thirty years, Gary has worked extensively within and across the public and private sectors and has developed a diverse client base that includes the aerospace industry, the federal government, entrepreneurial organizations, middle-market entities and large multi-national Fortune 100 corporations. He is a member of various committees of the American Public Transportation Association and serves on the Board of Governors of the Wings Club.  He was formerly the Chairman of the Omega Institute and is a member of the Social Venture Network. Gary graduated from the American University's Kogod School of Business with a degree in finance.

* Founding member/Recruiting Partner, partner of the GP, and non-W2 employee of Virgo Investment Group LLC