Robert Garber
Managing Director

Robert Garber is a Managing Director of KB Partners, which he joined in 1997. Robert focuses on investments in software, hardware, Internet infrastructure, and communications. He currently serves on the Board of Compliance and Ethics Solutions (dba Midi, Inc.) , Exacq Technologies, and Silver Creek Systems. He previously served on the boards of Cognitive Concepts, Corona Optical Systems, iLink Global and Performics.

Robert has over thirteen years of management experience growing and investing in technology companies and is well versed in the challenges that early stage companies face on their way to commercial success. Accordingly, Robert is able to provide hands-on managerial expertise to portfolio companies as well as help entrepreneurs define operational, financial, and technical strategies.

Prior to joining KB Partners, Robert served as Director of Corporate Development for FastWEB.com, a direct marketing company providing Web-based services to help students navigate the college selection, admission, and financing process. Robert joined FastWEB.com (Nasdaq: MNST) after serving as Director of Application Consulting for TechLaw Automation Partners, a technology consultancy focused exclusively on the legal industry. He was recruited to TAP from Gnossos Software, a software developer of applications for the public affairs, academic, and non-profit markets, where he was a senior member of the development team.

Robert received a Master of Management degree from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

You can reach Robert Garber at robert@kbpartners.com.