Rob Ness

Rob Ness is a General Partner at Asymmetry Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on advancing companies that contribute to societal progress, a position held since June 2018. Ness has a diverse background, including service in the US Army since 2003 within the Civil Affairs and Engineer branches. Prior experience includes managerial roles at Capgemini from January 2016 to June 2018, project leadership at Grant Thornton LLP from 2013 to 2015, and consulting as a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2010 to 2013, a leader in strategy and technology consulting. Earlier experience includes a role as a Research Associate at the Economic Competitiveness Group from 2001 to 2003. Educational credentials feature a Master of Public Administration in Development Economics from Harvard University, a Master of Professional Studies in Development and Finance (ABT) from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors in Economics, Mathematics, and Interdisciplinary Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley.