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463 people in our graph share verified history with Rich — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Vinnie LauriaunlockedRich: together at H2 (h2.co) (2022–2026)
Rich: together at University of Southern California
Rich: together at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
×6Rich: together at SOSV
About
Seasoned advisor, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, professor, and investor with over three decades of experience in Asia helping startups and scale-ups grow.
Experience
- IntercognitiveFounding Chaircurrent2025 — presentMultiverse
- USC US-China InstituteAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- Animoca BrandsEntrepreneur-In-Residencecurrent2021 — presentBali, Indonesia
- Animoca BrandsAdvisor2021Bali, Indonesia
- Whip WhamFounding Partnercurrent2005 — presentBeijing, China and Bali, Indonesia
- Schwarzman ScholarsMentorcurrent2019 — presentBeijing, China
- Guanghua School of Management, Peking UniversityClinical Professor of Entrepreneurshipcurrent2015 — presentBeijing City, China
- SOSVMentor HAX & Orbit (formerly Chinaccelerator)current2010 — presentBeijing, China
- H2 (h2.co)Advisory Board Member (former Global Chapter Chair, China Co-Founder)current2012 — presentBali, Indonesia
- Tsinghua UniversityGuest Lecturer, BI-Tsinghua2019Beijing City, China
- ChopSchticksCo-founder, MC & Producer1998 — 2019Beijing City, China
- International School of BeijingBoard of Trustees2015 — 2017Beijing Suburb, China
- 500 StartupsMentor2012 — 2017Beijing City, China
- Yolu Co. Ltd.Co-founder and President2010 — 2016Beijing, China
- EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization)Co-founder & Member, Beijing Chapter2007 — 2015Beijing, China
- Kooky Panda Ltd.Co-founder & Chairman (formerly CEO)2007 — 2013Beijing, China
- ShouJi Mobile EntertainmentCo-founder & Board Advisor2006 — 2012Beijing, China
- Dada AsiaCo-founder & CEO2006 — 2009Beijing, China
- Mobile Entertainment ForumBoard Member, Asia2006 — 2008Beijing, China
- LinktoneVice President International2003 — 2006Beijing, China
- MIG (Mobile Interactive Games)Founder & CEO2001 — 2003Beijing, China
- renren.comVice President, Marketing and Sales1999 — 2001Hong Kong & Beijing, China
- IABFounder & Chairman, Hong Kong Chapter1998 — 2001Hong Kong
- Modem MediaRegional Director of Strategy and Media1997 — 1999Hong Kong
- BMW FactoryAssembly Line Worker1992Munich Area, Germany
- Hotel SpinneBartender / Ski Bum1991 — 1992Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Château CissacGrape Picker1991Cissac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
- Måløy, NorwayHousepainter / Furniture Mover1991Måløy, Norway
- Czech Airlines, Grammar Schools, etcEnglish Teacher1991Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
- Hotel Kreuz und PostConcierge / Mountain Biker & Ski Bum1990 — 1991Grindelwald, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
- St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsBartender, Waiter & Barker1989
Skills & more
Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Public Speaking68Mobile Devices99Strategy99Go-to-market Strategy99Digital Media99Mobile Applications99Mobile Marketing99Business Development99Business Strategy81Social Media58
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Product DevelopmentSocial NetworkingOnline AdvertisingProduct ManagementVenture CapitalMarketingMergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyNegotiationLeadershipDigital MarketingInternational BusinessLanguages Chinese · English
- #NFTNYC2023 Speaker — NFT.NYC
- #NFTNYC2022 MC — NFT.NYC
From Rich's professional profile.
Colleagues at Animoca Brands
Anna Godfrey
Head of Growth at Portal
Brian Chan
Chief Development Officer at Animoca Brands
Chris Whiteman
Non-Executive Director at Animoca Brands
Dr. Burkhard Bonsels
Venture Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital
Evan Auyang
Group President at Animoca Brands
Hervé Larren
Strategic Adviser at DigitalX Fund Management
Jamii Quoc
General Counsel at Animoca Brands
John Madden
Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary at Animoca Brands
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 Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Animoca Brands.
- 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 University of Southern California873
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalMarc BenioffCo-founder, Chair & CEO of SalesforceGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index VenturesVojtech HornaInvestor at Index VenturesNatalie VaisInvestor at Spark Capital
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Also attended Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University261
Julian LuttermanInvestor at DN CapitalWouterHead of Nomads (Fund-of-Fund) at Hummingbird VenturesAlexander RibbinkGeneral Partner at Keen Venture PartnersConrad SchooInvestor at EQT VenturesNoah FreyFinance Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures AgJeroen PlinkVenture Partner at LegalTech
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Also attended University of Cambridge1,491
Stewart ButterfieldCo-founder of Slack and FlickrDemis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindNiko BonatsosFounder and Managing Partner of VerdictGeorgia StevensonInvestor at Index VenturesHannah SealInvestor at Index VenturesLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray Ventures
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Also attended Boston College High School20
Matt WalshFounding Partner at Castle Island VenturesSean JudgeGeneral Partner at Castle Island VenturesAlex SideropoulosInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersPeter LagrotteriaInvestor at Flourish VenturesAlan SwierczynskiSenior Associate at Fifth Down CapitalRobert BrookInvestment Associate at Stand Together Ventures Lab
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Shared employers
Also worked at Animoca Brands18
Yat SiuCo-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Managing Director at Animoca BrandsEvan AuyangGroup President at Animoca BrandsBrian ChanChief Development Officer at Animoca BrandsMinh DoChief Operating Officer at Animoca BrandsShaun KraftChief Financial Officer at Animoca BrandsJamii QuocGeneral Counsel at Animoca Brands
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Also worked at Schwarzman Scholars3
Also worked at Tsinghua University24
Leonard TengAnalyst at DCM VenturesElad VerbinGeneral Partner and Chief Scientist at Lunar VenturesSabrina ChowAssociate at Betatron Venture GroupAlexander MuñozInvestor at Commodore CapitalLily PetherickInvestor at Cherry VenturesDong ShouCo-founder of Advance Intelligence Group, Chairman of ADVANCE.AI at Advance AI
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Also worked at 500 Startups255
Kaz TeradaVenture Advisor at Monta Vista CapitalChristal NgAssociate at Golden Gate VenturesJustin LedbetterChief Operating Officer, Marlan Space at Cortado VenturesMarinda LukInvestor at Initialized CapitalJessica KohSenior Executive Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Jirapat SuvidejkosolSenior Associate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
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