Rob Hayes

Rob Hayes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital and business development. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Overseers at Columbia Business School since May 2019 and as a Partner at First Round Capital since July 2006, Rob has previously held significant roles including Director at Omidyar Network, Senior Director of Business Development at PalmSource, and Director of Palm Ventures at Palm, Inc. With a foundation in product management at Geoworks and localization at GO Corporation, Rob's academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BA in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley.