Julian Gendels
Managing Director
About Julian
Julian Gendels, managing director, private shares trading, is a top producer in the direct secondary market, having previously worked at Forge Global and Piper Sandler Companies. He joined William Blair in November 2022. Julian has a deep understanding of the secondary market and its dynamics, as well as a vast network of contacts. His expertise and experience in the field have enabled him to successfully complete over $1 billion in transaction volume. He has a proven record for structuring complex deals and transactions and negotiating and closing deals. He is a highly motivated individual who is passionate about his work and is committed to helping his clients achieve their goals.
Julian graduated from Union College in 2015 with a double major in economics and anthropology.
About William Blair
William Blair is a premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*
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1935Year William Blair was founded
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1,900+Employees worldwide
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139 billion+Client assets
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90 YearsIndependent and employee-owned
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20+Offices worldwide
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~650Companies under coverage
As of March 31, 2025
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.