Robert comes to SoftCoin with over 20 years of experience building and growing entrepreneurial teams. Most recently, Robert was President and CEO of Optivo Corporation, a venture-funded start-up offering innovative e-business applications to drive profitability for on-line retailers. He has also held executive roles at Oblix, where he was responsible for developing and implementing the venture-funded company's marketing strategy, as well as Aspect Telecommunications and VeriFone, Inc.

Additionally, he has held various positions with the ROLM Corporation and as a Management Consultant with McKinsey and Company. Robert serves on the Board of the YMCA of Santa Clara Valley and served on the Advisory Board for Webline Communications, which has since been acquired by Cisco. Robert holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and master's degrees in both engineering and business from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).