Rob Guard

Rob Guard has extensive experience in product management and leadership roles. Rob is currently the Head of Product at Runa, starting in October 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Startup Advisor, providing expertise in launching and growing product businesses. Rob has also held investor positions at ikigai, HyperSciences, Inc, and Coconut.

In 2021, Rob served as the Group Product Manager for Curve, specifically overseeing the product strategy and direction for credit products. Rob successfully built a Beta product, reached £1 million in lending, and prepared for the launch of Curve Flex. Earlier in their career, Rob was the VP of Product at Capitalise.com, where they were responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, and performance. Rob played a key role in driving user engagement and revenue growth through the rollout of the SaaS platform.

Before that, Rob was the Chief Product Officer at FUTRLI, leading the product strategy and driving user and revenue growth. Rob contributed to expanding the user base from 2000 to 25,000 SaaS users. Additionally, Rob has experience as an entrepreneur, IT systems analyst, programmer, and developer, working on personal projects and consulting with small businesses on IT solutions, web design, and online marketing strategies.

Earlier in their career, Rob held various roles at tlmNEXUS Ltd, including Program Manager, Analyst Manager, and Business Analyst. Rob led the consolidation of 15 products into a single SaaS platform and mentored a team of senior business analysts and technical product owners. Rob also worked with the Ministry of Defence, designing and delivering resilient knowledge and process management SaaS products.

Overall, Rob Guard has a diverse background in product management, leadership, investing, and consulting, and has demonstrated success in driving product strategy, growth, and user engagement.

Rob Guard attended Worthing College from 2003 to 2005, where they pursued A-Levels in Mathematics, Business Studies, and Computer Science. Following that, from 2005 to 2009, they enrolled at Bournemouth University Institute of Business and Law, and successfully completed their Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Business Information Systems Management.