Rob Eckardt

About Rob Eckardt

Complex problems don’t always require complex solutions to facilitate improvement. As a business leader, it’s important to realize that others have been through your situation before. Trial and error isn’t the only strategy available to find solutions. Perhaps, you’re working to: Navigate the next important phase of your business Grow your company by acquiring new customers and enhancing existing customer relationships Hire talent that delivers results Find available capitalThrive Advisory Services can help!We promise to “listen to understand” your situation and concerns. We offer a trusted ear that can guide you through your situation. You’ll be reassured, knowing that you have someone who will listen and apply disciplined thought to your situation. You won’t be forced into a packaged program or system for improvement. You’ll gain an unstructured viewpoint. You’ll have the ability to brainstorm and collaborate on scenarios with others who have experience and expertise with your specific situation. You’ll be able to step out. Clear your head. Have a real conversation. We are always evolving as our clients need us to evolve. Over time our executive coaching clients: Are better prepared to scale their businesses effectively Sell to new customers Sell more to existing customers Develop productive partnerships Create better fundraising opportunities Hire top talent at all levels Prepare for business transitions/exitsI welcome your connection and look forward to learning more about your business.

Experience

1. Investing Member

   Hpa

   Jan 2013 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Hyde Park Angels (HPA) is a leading early-stage investor. Our People First model leverages world-class operating expertise, a powerful business network, and venture capital to fuel startup success. As a result, our founders transform their businesses into industry leaders, our investors generate best-in-class returns, and our community experiences job creation and economic growth.https://hpa.vc/

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Computer Science (Engineering)

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Storage
• Early Growth Stage Companies
• Business Strategy
• Deal Structuring
• M&a Experience
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Storage Area Networks
• Enterprise Software
• Sales & Marketing Leadership
• Sales Management
• Channel
• Building Relationships
• Raising Venture Capital
• Leadership
• Persuasive Presentations
• Start-Ups
• Business Advisory
• Saas
• Cloud Computing
• Sales Enablement
• Board of Director Experience
• Virtualization
• Angel Investing
• Sales Process
• Consumer Products
• Direct Sales
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Emerging Growth Companies
• Entrepreneurship
• Board of Directors
• Business Alliances
• Negotiation
• Product Marketing
• Product Management
• Professional Services
• Sales Growth
• Deal Strategy
• Executive Management
• Solution Selling