Bob Dorf

Bob Dorf is currently an advisor at GSD Venture Studios. Bob has over 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, and business management.

Bob Dorf's previous experience includes being the Founding CEO of Marketing 1to1/Peppers + Rogers Inc., one of the biggest and fastest-growing CRM consulting organizations in the US. Bob is also the author of books and articles on CRM and its implementation, and has spoken at over 200 conferences throughout the world on CRM and 1to1 marketing.

In addition to their work with Marketing 1to1, Bob Dorf was also a Partner and Ranch Manager at K+S Ranch Consulting Inc. from 2010 to 2013. There, they were responsible for managing all aspects of the ranch, including its finances, operations, and personnel.

Before their time at K+S Ranch Consulting, Bob Dorf was Managing Partner at Marketing 1to1 Ventures, a small early-stage venture capital firm they founded in 2000 that is now closed to new investments. At Marketing 1to1 Ventures, Bob focused on identifying innovative online and software businesses.

Bob Dorf's extensive experience in marketing, sales, and business management makes him a valuable asset to GSD Venture Studios. Their ability to identify and invest in innovative businesses will help GSD Ventures continue to grow and succeed.

Bob Dorf's educational career includes a BA in English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Entrepreneur in Residence at Columbia Business School, teacher of entrepreneurship at Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, and Columbia Business School faculty.