Roy Erez

Roy Erez is a highly experienced business professional with a diverse background in venture capital, angel investing, and corporate roles. Roy began their career in 1999 as a Principal at Cedar Fund, a $325 million early stage venture capital firm, where they were responsible for locating investment opportunities and leading multi-million dollar deals. In 2006, they joined iSkoot Inc. as VP of Business Development, where they were instrumental in guiding the company and product strategy, and responsible for worldwide sales and business development activities. In 2008, they moved to NewACT Inc., where they served as GM North America and VP Business Development. In 2009, they joined Luidia Inc. as SVP of Worldwide Sales & Business Development, and in 2012, they became CEO and Co-Founder of Loop Commerce. In 2018, Roy became an Angel Investor and Strategic Advisor, and in 2019, they joined Forbes as a Contributor. In 2021, they became Founding Partner of R-Squared Ventures and Co-Founder and Board Member of BookOutdoors.

Roy Erez holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.