Rob Delman
InvestorChair of Office Hours; Chair of the Knowledge Institute at Golden Seeds
San Francisco Bay Area
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About
Rob Delman is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an angel investor organization focused on women-led ventures, and serves as Lead Instructor for the Golden Seeds Knowledge Institute. He is a limited partner in several early-stage investment funds, a mentor with organizations including SCORE and The Founder Institute, and a lecturer and coach at Columbia University's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center. From 1985 to 2000 he was president of Delco International Ltd., a tableware manufacturer sold to Oneida Ltd. in 2000, and he holds a BS from Syracuse University and an MBA from Columbia University.
Experience
- Golden SeedsManaging Directorcurrent2007 — present
- Self-employedTennis, Padel, Pickleball and Platform Tennis Professionalcurrent2022 — present
- SCORE MENTORS Western ConnecticutBusiness Mentorcurrent2021 — presentFairfield County, Connecticut, United States
- Bowery Partners LLCPrincipalcurrent2003 — present
- Columbia Business SchoolAdvisor to The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Centercurrent2011 — present
- TGA Premier SportsTennis Instructorcurrent2022 — presentNorthern Westchester County, NY
- Las Olas Venture CapitalLimited Partnercurrent2017 — present
- Blueprint Health LLCLimited Partner, Fund III and IVcurrent2013 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- ARC Angel FundGeneral and Limited Partnercurrent2010 — present
- Blue Spruce ProductionsLimited Partnercurrent2010 — present
- (USTA) United States Tennis AssociationUSTA Certified Official2023 — 2024Eastern Section
- Founder InstituteMentor2016 — 2023
- AstiaMember, Global Advisory Board2011 — 2023San Francisco, California
- AstiaVice President, NY2011
- AstiaAdvisor and Ambassador2007 — 2010
- AccelFoods, LLCAdvisory Board Member2013 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
- New York Institute of TechnologyEntrepreneur in Residence2012 — 2013
- DonorProMember Board of Directors2008 — 2011Greater Pittsburgh Region
- Delco International Ltd.President1984 — 2003Port Washington, New York
Skills & more
Strategy25Management7Leadership3Venture Capital42Entrepreneurship36EntrepreneurAngel Investing20Start-ups49Private Equity3Due Diligence16Business Strategy10Corporate Development3
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MergersInvestmentsInvestment BankingIPOStrategic PartnershipsDigital MediaPortfolio ManagementEquitiesE-commerceProduct DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisLanguages English
- DUPR Coach — DUPR
- Certified Padel Professional — Racquet Sports Professionals Association
- RSPA Platform Tennis Elite Professional — Racquet Sports Professionals Association
- Cardio Tennis Instructor — (USTA) United States Tennis Association
- RSPA Pickleball Elite Professional — Racquet Sports Professionals Association
- Certified — U.S. Center for SafeSport
- RSPA Tennis Professional — Racquet Sports Professionals Association
From Rob's professional profile.
Colleagues at Golden Seeds
Adriana Diener-Veinott
Investor at Golden Seeds
Alana Lyons
Manager of Entrepreneur Relations at Golden Seeds
Alison Hart
Director of Finance at Golden Seeds
Amber Meriwether
Boston Chapter Leader at Golden Seeds
Ana Knapp
Investor at Golden Seeds
Angela Allen
Investor at Golden Seeds
Barbara Raho
Co-Chair of the Membership Engagement Program at Golden Seeds
Bayan Alizadeh
Partner at S32
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rob Delman?
- Rob Delman is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an angel investor organization focused on women-led ventures, and serves as Lead Instructor for the Golden Seeds Knowledge Institute. He is a limited partner in several early-stage investment funds, a mentor with organizations including SCORE and The Founder Institute, and a lecturer and coach at Columbia University's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center. From 1985 to 2000 he was president of Delco International Ltd., a tableware manufacturer sold to Oneida Ltd. in 2000, and he holds a BS from Syracuse University and an MBA from Columbia University.
- Where does Rob Delman work?
- Rob Delman is Chair of Office Hours; Chair of the Knowledge Institute at Golden Seeds.
- Where did Rob Delman go to school?
- Rob Delman studied at Columbia Business School (MBA, Business); Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (Bachelor of Science, Marketing); Wantagh High School (NYS Regents Degree).
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Also attended Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University53
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Shared employers
Also worked at ARC Angel Fund4
Also worked at (USTA) United States Tennis Association9
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Also worked at Founder Institute193
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