Fundraising Fox

Rich Robinson

Investor

Investor at NZVC

Beijing and Bali

About

Seasoned advisor, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, professor, and investor with over three decades of experience in Asia helping startups and scale-ups grow.

Experience

  1. IntercognitiveFounding Chaircurrent2025 — presentMultiverse
  2. USC US-China InstituteAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  3. Animoca BrandsEntrepreneur-In-Residencecurrent2021 — presentBali, Indonesia
  4. Animoca BrandsAdvisor2021Bali, Indonesia
  5. Whip WhamFounding Partnercurrent2005 — presentBeijing, China and Bali, Indonesia
  6. Schwarzman ScholarsMentorcurrent2019 — presentBeijing, China
  7. Guanghua School of Management, Peking UniversityClinical Professor of Entrepreneurshipcurrent2015 — presentBeijing City, China
  8. SOSVMentor HAX & Orbit (formerly Chinaccelerator)current2010 — presentBeijing, China
  9. H2 (h2.co)Advisory Board Member (former Global Chapter Chair, China Co-Founder)current2012 — presentBali, Indonesia
  10. Tsinghua UniversityGuest Lecturer, BI-Tsinghua2019Beijing City, China
  11. ChopSchticksCo-founder, MC & Producer1998 — 2019Beijing City, China
  12. International School of BeijingBoard of Trustees2015 — 2017Beijing Suburb, China
  13. 500 StartupsMentor2012 — 2017Beijing City, China
  14. Yolu Co. Ltd.Co-founder and President2010 — 2016Beijing, China
  15. EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization)Co-founder & Member, Beijing Chapter2007 — 2015Beijing, China
  16. Kooky Panda Ltd.Co-founder & Chairman (formerly CEO)2007 — 2013Beijing, China
  17. ShouJi Mobile EntertainmentCo-founder & Board Advisor2006 — 2012Beijing, China
  18. Dada AsiaCo-founder & CEO2006 — 2009Beijing, China
  19. Mobile Entertainment ForumBoard Member, Asia2006 — 2008Beijing, China
  20. LinktoneVice President International2003 — 2006Beijing, China
  21. MIG (Mobile Interactive Games)Founder & CEO2001 — 2003Beijing, China
  22. renren.comVice President, Marketing and Sales1999 — 2001Hong Kong & Beijing, China
  23. IABFounder & Chairman, Hong Kong Chapter1998 — 2001Hong Kong
  24. Modem MediaRegional Director of Strategy and Media1997 — 1999Hong Kong
  25. BMW FactoryAssembly Line Worker1992Munich Area, Germany
  26. Hotel SpinneBartender / Ski Bum1991 — 1992Grindelwald, Switzerland
  27. Château CissacGrape Picker1991Cissac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  28. Måløy, NorwayHousepainter / Furniture Mover1991Måløy, Norway
  29. Czech Airlines, Grammar Schools, etcEnglish Teacher1991Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
  30. Hotel Kreuz und PostConcierge / Mountain Biker & Ski Bum1990 — 1991Grindelwald, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
  31. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsBartender, Waiter & Barker1989

Skills & more

Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Public Speaking68Mobile Devices99Strategy99Go-to-market Strategy99Digital Media99Mobile Applications99Mobile Marketing99Business Development99Business Strategy81Social Media58
+12 moreProduct DevelopmentSocial NetworkingOnline AdvertisingProduct ManagementVenture CapitalMarketingMergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyNegotiationLeadershipDigital MarketingInternational Business

Languages Chinese · English

  • #NFTNYC2023 Speaker — NFT.NYC
  • #NFTNYC2022 MC — NFT.NYC

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rich Robinson?
Seasoned advisor, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, professor, and investor with over three decades of experience in Asia helping startups and scale-ups grow.
Where does Rich Robinson work?
Rich Robinson is at NZVC.
Where did Rich Robinson go to school?
Rich Robinson studied at University of Southern California (B.S., Business Administration); Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (MBA, International Business); University of Cambridge (Selwyn College - English, History).

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Also attended Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University168

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Also attended University of Cambridge893

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Also attended Boston College High School14

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Shared employers

Also worked at Animoca Brands16

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Also worked at Schwarzman Scholars4

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Also worked at Tsinghua University10

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Also worked at 500 Startups145

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