Gerry Franco
About Gerry Franco
Gerry Franco is a Sales Manager at Carta, specializing in the Launch and Mid-Market segments. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having previously held roles at companies such as Zendesk, Oracle, and Latitud.
Current Role at Carta
Gerry Franco serves as the Sales Manager for Launch & Mid Market at Carta. In this role, he focuses on guiding the co-direction of the Mid-Market new business segment, aiming to attract large private enterprises. Since joining Carta in 2024, he has spearheaded product-led sales initiatives within the Launch business, working to empower and educate founders on the Launch platform.
Previous Experience at Carta
Gerry Franco has held multiple positions at Carta. He worked as an Account Executive for Startups from 2019 to 2021, followed by a role as Account Executive for Mid-Market for 8 months in 2021. He also served as the Sales & GTM Lead for International from 2021 to 2024 and briefly as the Interim Head of Sales for Capdesk by Carta in 2022. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in sales and market strategies.
Experience at Zendesk and Oracle
Before joining Carta, Gerry Franco worked at Zendesk as a Sales Development representative from 2017 to 2018 and later as a Startup Growth representative from 2018 to 2019. His earlier career included positions at Oracle, where he served as a Business Development Representative in 2016 and as an Enterprise Business Representative from 2016 to 2017. These roles provided him with foundational experience in sales and business development.
Mentorship Role at Latitud
Gerry Franco has also contributed to the startup ecosystem as a Mentor for the Angel Fellowship (LA2) at Latitud from 2022 to 2024. This remote position allowed him to guide emerging entrepreneurs and share insights from his extensive experience in sales and market development.
Education and Academic Background
Gerry Franco earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background has equipped him with a strong understanding of community dynamics and planning, which complements his professional experience in sales and business development.