Rob Weber

Bio

Rob Weber is Managing Partner of Great North Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on helping founders launch and scale companies in Minnesota and across the U.S. Prior to Great North Ventures, Rob co-founded NativeX (formerly named W3i/Freeze.com) in 2000. Rob has been a successful entrepreneur since the age of 16 when he, along with his brothers, launched their first consumer app and media tech business. By the age of 20 the Weber brothers had turned their basement endeavors into a multi-million dollar business, and Rob became CEO.

In 2006, Rob shared the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award with his twin brother, and business partner, Ryan Weber. Rob was also named to the 2007 Inc. 5,000 CEO’s Under 30 list.

Rob received his B.S. in Entrepreneurship from St. Cloud State University. Rob has been one of the most active regional angel investors since 2005 when he co-founded the 32 Degrees angel fund. Rob previously served on the Board of Directors for Minne*, the 30,000+ member community of Minnesota tech enthusiasts.

Links:

• Twitter: @robertjweber