Bob joined FTVentures in 2002 as a Partner and leader of the software team. He transitioned to Venture Partner in 2005. Bob has over 25 years of experience in venture capital and the software industry. He co-founded Battery Ventures in 1983 and was instrumental in building that firm into a market leader in the venture capital industry. Prior to founding Battery Ventures, Bob held senior positions with First Chicago and Hayden Stone. Bob received a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard University.

Bob currently serves on the boards of the following FTVentures portfolio companies:
Actimize
Digital Harbor

Additionally, Bob is a board member of Peerless Systems Corp. (NASDAQ:PRLS).