Rob Wilder
InvestorVenture Partner at FTW Ventures · Advisor at DERIVE VENTURES
Austin, Texas, United States
About
Venture Partner at FTW Ventures and a 40-year veteran of food and restaurants. Co-founder of the José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen, and founder of FoodTech Angels.
Experience
- José Andrés GroupCo-Founder/Vice Chairmancurrent1993 — presentwww.joseandres.com
- World Central KitchenCo-Founder/Co-Chairmancurrent2010 — present
- FTW VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2024 — presentAustin/SF/LA/DC
- Derive VenturesAdvisorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- FoodTech AngelsFoundercurrent2015 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- WineGame IncCo-Foundercurrent2016 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- Shakespeare Theatre CompanyMember Board of Trusteescurrent2012 — presentWashington DC
- DC Central KitchenChairman Emerituscurrent2000 — present
- Sustainable Food CenterAdvisory Council2019 — 2024Austin, Texas, United States
- Village Capital Food & Ag Innovation 2016Mentor2016 — 2022Louisville, Kentucky Area
- Halcyon IncubatorMentor2015 — 2022
- Austin GrillsFounder1988 — 2006
- Amy's Ice CreamsFounding Partner/Board Member1984 — 1987Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Early Stage Investment2Start-up Ventures2Angel Investing2Partner IdentificationFood9Marketing12Event Planning33Marketing Strategy26Social Media28Catering14Hospitality Management22Event Management49
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Colleagues at FTW Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rob Wilder?
- Venture Partner at FTW Ventures and a 40-year veteran of food and restaurants. Co-founder of the José Andrés Group and World Central Kitchen, and founder of FoodTech Angels.
- Where does Rob Wilder work?
- Rob Wilder is Venture Partner at FTW Ventures.
- Where did Rob Wilder go to school?
- Rob Wilder studied at Yale University; University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Executive Program in Venture Capital); Collegiate School NYC.
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