Robert D. Poor

Robert D. Poor is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology and energy sectors. Currently serving as Operating Partner at Good Growth Capital since July 2020, Poor has a background that includes founding and chairing Cool Energy Research and ViE Technologies, where innovation in energy infrastructure and industrial reliability is prioritized. Previous roles include Vice President of Marketing and Chief Science Officer at BlueDot/weMonitor, and Principal at NBT Ventures, along with significant contributions as Co-Founder and CTO of Ember Corporation, which pioneered the Internet of Things. Poor's leadership also extends to founding the Wireless Industrial Network Alliance and chairing the IEEE 802.15.4b Standards Body. Academic credentials include a PhD and MS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where research focused on wireless communication algorithms laid the foundation for Poor's future endeavors in the IoT space.