Known for: outrageous socks; Moses or Santa beard; and a larger-than-life personality...frequently found: dancing on stage to James Brown before large audiences of classical music concert-goers; engaging in friendly (though passionate) sparring with Colleagues; and converting total strangers to followers in hotel pools, first class cabins, and locker rooms. Gerald Slavet is the co-CEO, co-founder, and relentless advocate of From the Top, the preeminent showcase for young musicians. A former real estate developer and Artistic Director of Wayside Theatre in Virginia, he¹s served on the boards of New England Conservatory, the American Symphony Orchestra League and the National Foundation for Jewish Culture. He is passionate about helping great kids achieve their potential and inspiring them to give back to their communities.