Our Team

Dustin M. Gillman

Founder, CEO, and Managing Member

Dustin is Divy Penners Management’s Founder and Managing Member.    Mr. Gillman’s background includes investment banking (Morgan Stanley), options trading (Susquehana International Group), private equity (Ranch Capital, LLC – mostly backed by Berkshire Hathaway) and operating experience (Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, 50% owned by Berkshire Hathaway).  Mr. Gillman graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School and School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.  

During his downtime, Dustin enjoys quality time with his amazing wife, Tara, and their three kids.   He loves European travel.

Adam Ariely

SVP Products, Processes, and Operations

Adam brings over 15 years of experience in product development (often medical related), automation, and turnkey international manufacturing and operations. He has led cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from early-stage prototyping to high-volume production focused on maximum quality and efficiency.  

He has successfully raised capital for a variety of early-stage start-ups and has contributed to the success of numerous Class II and III devices across a variety of clinical specialties.

Adam is a named inventor on multiple issued patents, with innovations spanning corneal implant delivery systems, vascular access solutions, and urological devices. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.

He currently lives in Encinitas, California, with his wife and two sons.

Giuliano Mana

Associate

Giuliano has a Bachelor’s in Finance from Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and holds a Master’s in Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. He spends most of his time reading and writing.

Mei-Ling Downey-Wilson

Chief of Staff

Mei-Ling is the Chief of Staff, managing IT, administration, marketing, and operations. She has 15 years of experience and has worked in Law and Information Technology. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego double-majoring in Communications and Theatre.

Mei-Ling loves spending time with her husband, daughter, two cats, and her dog.