Where does Robert Abbott work?

Robert Abbott is Partner at Norwest Venture Partners.

What check size does Robert Abbott write?

Robert Abbott typically writes checks of $1M – $30M.

Where did Robert Abbott go to school?

Robert Abbott studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Stanford University (BS/MSEE, Electrical Engineering).

Robert Abbott

Investor

Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Palo Alto, California

Writes $1M – $30M checks · typically $12.5M

About

Robert Abbott is a board member at Celero Communications with over 25 years of experience in venture capital and technology executive roles, including prior work at Norwest. He advises founders and CEOs on strategic decisions including corporate strategy, organizational design, go-to-market execution, financing, and board dynamics.

Experience

Celero CommunicationsBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
Norwest Venture PartnersSenior Advisor2017 — 2026
Norwest Venture PartnersPartner1998 — 2017
ClearData Networks, Inc.Board Member2012 — 2026
Act-On SoftwareBoard Member2012 — 2023
Bracket ComputingBoard Member2011 — 2018
ClariPhy CommunicationsBoard Member2004 — 2016
MbloxBoard Member2000 — 2016
Elemental Technologies, an Amazon Web Services companyBoard Observer2012 — 2015
ZenvergeBoard Member2005 — 2014
Passif SemiconductorBoard Member2011 — 2013
MozesBoard Member2007 — 2013
Brand.netBoard Member2008 — 2012
Occam NetworksBoard Member2002 — 2011
KaceBoard Member2006 — 2010
Stream Processors IncBoard Member2004 — 2009
SideStepBoard Member2007 — 2008
Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI)Product Manager1989 — 1996

Education

Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessMBA1996 — 1998
Stanford UniversityBS/MSEE, Electrical Engineering

Skills & more

Strategic Partnerships21Venture Capital23Product Management34Product Marketing10Start-ups33Mobile Devices16Cloud Computing16Corporate Development3Entrepreneurship11Business Development3Analytics3Wireless2

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Mergers & AcquisitionsCross-functional Team LeadershipE-commercePrivate EquityCompetitive AnalysisMobile ApplicationsGo-to-market StrategyBusiness StrategyStrategySaaSEnterprise SoftwareGrowth Strategies

From Robert's professional profile.

Colleagues at Norwest Venture Partners

Brian Matesic

Principal at Norwest Venture Partners

Brian Moon

Investor at Norwest Venture Partners

Casper de Clercq

General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Chris Sondej

Vice President at Norwest Venture Partners

Christopher Scullin

Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Connor Pike

Vice President at Norwest Venture Partners

David Zilberman

General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Dror Nahumi

Managing Partner at Norwest Venture Partners

Network1

David Quinlivan

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Saints Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Abbott?: Robert Abbott is a board member at Celero Communications with over 25 years of experience in venture capital and technology executive roles, including prior work at Norwest. He advises founders and CEOs on strategic decisions including corporate strategy, organizational design, go-to-market execution, financing, and board dynamics.
Where does Robert Abbott work?: Robert Abbott is Partner at Norwest Venture Partners.
What check size does Robert Abbott write?: Robert Abbott typically writes checks of $1M – $30M.
Where did Robert Abbott go to school?: Robert Abbott studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Stanford University (BS/MSEE, Electrical Engineering).