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William Studebaker

Former President & CIO, Managing Partner at Robo Global

Dallas, Texas, United States

Writes $500K – $2M checks

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About

William Studebaker, an index architect, defines robotics and AI companies through rules-based taxonomy, brings 10+ years of industrial and supply-chain experience, and frames automation as a cross-sector macro transformation.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationRobotics

Experience

  1. Vertical Intelligence PartnersCO-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2025 — present
  2. Atlantic Beach Ventures, LLCEntrepreneur and Investor | AI Strategy Development, Robotics Innovation, Investment Analysiscurrent2024 — present
  3. ROBO GlobalPresident & CIO | Strategic Leadership, AI & Robotics Investments, Business Development, Start-ups2016 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Apex Capital, LLCPortfolio Manager | Investment Strategy, Risk Assessment, Financial Analysis, Analytical Skills2002 — 2015
  5. Merrill LynchDirector of Institutional Sales | Strategic Partnerships, Customer Relationship Management1995 — 2002

Skills & more

EngineeringStrategic ServicesExecutive AdvisoryDigital MarketingBusiness DevelopmentOperating DueAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeamworkCritical Thinkingstrategic advisorManagement
+12 moreCreativity and InnovationEntrepreneurshipHedge FundsEquity ResearchPortfolio ManagementInvestmentsAsset ManagementAlternative InvestmentsBloombergFinancial ServicesInstitutional InvestmentsStock Picking

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Studebaker?
William Studebaker, an index architect, defines robotics and AI companies through rules-based taxonomy, brings 10+ years of industrial and supply-chain experience, and frames automation as a cross-sector macro transformation.
What does William Studebaker invest in?
William Studebaker invests in AI & Machine Learning, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
What check size does William Studebaker write?
William Studebaker typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
Where did William Studebaker go to school?
William Studebaker studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Executive Education, Strategy); Kellogg Executive Education (Continuing Education Certificate, Artificial Intelligence); University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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