Robert Carroll
About Robert Carroll
Robert Carroll is the Director of Product Marketing at Matterport and a member of the Board of Directors at BrightStone, with extensive experience in executive leadership and product marketing.
Director of Product Marketing at Matterport
Robert Carroll currently holds the position of Director of Product Marketing at Matterport, located in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, he is responsible for leading product marketing efforts, developing go-to-market strategies, and managing product lifecycles from inception to launch. He leverages his extensive background in both hardware and software product development to drive the adoption of Matterport’s innovative solutions.
Board Member at BrightStone
In addition to his role at Matterport, Robert Carroll serves as a member of the Board of Directors at BrightStone, a volunteer position he undertakes in Franklin, Tennessee. His diverse background and strategic planning expertise contribute to BrightStone's mission to provide comprehensive services to adults with special needs, ensuring the organization meets its key performance indicators and achieves its objectives and key results.
Professional Experience at Dolby Laboratories
Robert Carroll worked at Dolby Laboratories as the Senior Director of Product from 2012 to 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he spent a decade managing multi-product teams, orchestrating product marketing strategies, and ensuring successful market launches. His tenure at Dolby solidified his expertise in both hardware and software domains, including SaaS and cloud solutions.
CEO Roles at CINE-TAL SYSTEMS and Focus Interactive
Robert Carroll served as the Chief Executive Officer at CINE-TAL SYSTEMS, INC. from 2004 to 2012 until its acquisition by Dolby Laboratories. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Focus Interactive from 1994 to 2005. Both roles were based in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he oversaw business operations, product development, and executive-level negotiations. His leadership in these positions demonstrated his ability to guide companies through mergers, acquisitions, and creating award-winning product teams.
Educational Background in Business and Engineering
Robert Carroll holds an MBA in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Golden Gate University, completed between 1986 and 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Bradley University. His academic credentials have provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines, enabling his comprehensive perspective on product marketing and executive leadership roles.
Personal Projects and Hobbies
Outside his professional endeavors, Robert Carroll maintains a personal blog where he showcases his talent in furniture building, audio equipment design, and restoration projects. He enjoys restoring vintage items such as pinball machines, jukeboxes, and antique radios in his workshop-studio. These hobbies reflect his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.