Rob Taylor
About Rob Taylor
GM and business development executive with over 20 years of experience in managing operations and strategic partnerships in the online and mobile industries. Creative, passionate, dedicated, and entrepreneurial business builder. Well versed in corporate development disciplines, inclusive of strategy definition, capital raising, and M&A processes. Focused industry experience in software, wireless communications, and internet services. Proven ability to function effectively within start up and corporate environments. Significant international experience. Currently responsible for managing partnerships and building (from scratch!) a channel sales operation in the Americas for Apigee. Also serving as a Venture Partner for Shoreline Venture Management. Previously, ran developer engagement at American Express. Also, led Nokia's worldwide developer outreach organization, maintaining platform relevancy despite rise of superior competitive solutions. Performed channel and ecosystem partner business development for a start up telecom infrastructure company, enabling channel and solution sales that represented over 50% of company sales. Helped lead CVC arm of Orange to a top quartile performance record in early 2000. Specialties: General management, business development, developer relationship management, corporate development, investment management, venture capital, and all things wireless.