Adam was born in San Francisco to immigrant parents, their firstborn son. Adam grew up with a passion for swimming. At the age of 11, he became the youngest person to complete the Escape from Alcatraz swim, and at age 17 made All-American in the 100-yard backstroke. Adam volunteered at his local soup kitchen during his high school years, preparing and serving meals for the needy. Adam studied at UC Davis and majored in biomedical engineering. Upon graduating, he worked as a design engineer specializing in making heart and lung devices. With the founding of Nico Gerard, Adam is following in the footsteps of his uncle, a watch collector, and his grandparents who owned a jewelry store.
