by Rob Weber | at MinneBar 13 | 12:10 – 1:00 in Proverb-Edison | View Schedule
Entrepreneurs are using new technology to disrupt every industry segment. Learn how to think like an entrepreneur through research and case studies, with an emphasis on leveraging local industry expertise to create the next big thing. Part I- Understanding What Drives an Entrepreneur Part II- How Entrepreneurs are Impacting Cities Part III- How to Best Ride the Entrepreneurial Wave Going Forward
Rob Weber is Managing Partner of Great North Labs, an early stage venture fund focused on helping founders launch and scale companies in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest region of America. Prior to Great North Labs, 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 e-marketing 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 20,000+ member community of Minnesota tech enthusiasts.
