The Personal Site of Dennis Herrera
Discipline, patience,
and the long view.
For more than two decades, Dennis Herrera built a career in the securities industry on careful analysis and a deep respect for market cycles. Today, that experience informs his work across private investing, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and board service.
In Brief
A career built on the long view, now focused on investing, entrepreneurship and service.
Dennis Herrera spent nearly 23 years as a licensed securities professional before retiring from the registered securities industry in 2023. The years since have been defined by expanding into private-market investing, entrepreneurship, board service and philanthropy.
He is the founder of NuDay Capital, a chapter in a career defined less by any single venture and more by the throughline connecting all of them: patience, judgment and a long-term view.
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The Long ViewFour Pillars
Four arenas, one discipline.
The same habits of mind, doing the work, asking hard questions, and thinking in decades rather than quarters, run through everything Dennis turns his attention to.
Investing & Private Markets
Thought leadership on evaluating businesses, reading market cycles and managing risk, with a particular interest in biotechnology.
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Lessons from the founder’s seat, including building NuDay Capital, and reflections on business building more broadly.
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A commitment to service anchored by Operation Warrior Shield, and the belief that success is measured by who it serves.
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Governance and stewardship, bringing decades of judgment to the boardroom in service of missions that matter.
Learn moreThe biggest mistakes in investing are rarely about missing a good deal. They are about ignoring the lessons of the last cycle.Dennis Herrera
News & Insights
Notes on markets, building and service.
Reading market cycles, not headlines
Why patience and a respect for history matter more than any single call.
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What founding a company teaches you
Lessons from the builder’s seat on risk, teams and staying the course.
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Success measured by who it serves
On Operation Warrior Shield and the throughline from success to service.
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For media, speaking and philanthropy inquiries.
Dennis welcomes thoughtful conversation with journalists, event organizers and mission-driven organizations. Reach out and a note will find its way to the right place.