Robert Bethge Email and Phone Number
Launching innovative technology brands has been at the heart of Rob’s career. He recently directed the operations and marketing for fintech startup Mirador, a machine-learning banking platform delivering better lending to small businesses. Rob was a co-founder of Perka, a mobile app developer acquired by First Data, the global leader in payment processing. And previously, he was the chief marketing officer for Datek, the pioneer in online stock trading, introducing new products for retail investors during dramatic transformation in the electronic financial markets. Rob sits on the board of the National Outdoor Leadership School, has produced award-winning independent feature films, and serves as a conservator for an historic New York City cemetery. [Twitter: @rbethge]
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Chairperson Of The BoardMaple Grove CemeteryPortland, Or, Us -
Nonprofit Board DirectorLoose Ends Project May 2023 - PresentPortland, Me, UsLoose Ends Project is an international charitable service organization that identifies and supports volunteers who complete craft projects left unfinished by people who are no longer able to do so due to illness, death, or disability, delivering them to the loved one for whom they were always intended. -
Angel Investor & Startup MentorVenture Forward Productions 2016 - Present -
Board TrusteeMaple Grove Cemetery 2007 - PresentKew Gardens, Ny, UsHistoric Maple Grove Cemetery, established in 1875, is a refuge of exceptional beauty nestled within New York City, offering a tranquil rural setting with gentle hills, majestic shade trees and a vibrant lake. Families for over a century have trusted Maple Grove to preserve their legacies with compassion and respect. Set apart by inspirational monuments, landscaped gardens and a stunning memorial center, Maple Grove is endowed to ensure future generations may return to this place of peace and honor those who have gone before. -
Board TrusteeNols (National Outdoor Leadership School) 2015 - 2021Lander, Wy, UsNOLS is the leading institution for teaching students of all ages leadership, technical backcountry skills, wilderness medicine, and environmental ethics in some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring classrooms. Exploring the Earth’s wild places or learning to lead rescue teams, we believe resilience, adaptability, and tolerance for uncertainty are essential skills best learned in a challenging, resource-limited environment. Established in 1965 and now operating in more than 20 countries, the nonprofit school is dedicated to preparing leaders through transformative educational experiences. -
Advisory CouncilNols (National Outdoor Leadership School) 2008 - 2015Lander, Wy, Us -
Senior Vice President, Operations And MarketingMirador Jul 2015 - Dec 2016Portland, Or, UsInnovations in financial technology missed one of the largest segments of the market – lending to small and medium-sized businesses. Mirador unlocks the power of machine learning for banks, credit unions, and other small business lenders. The cloud-based loan processing platform delivers rapid credit evaluations and an easy online borrower experience to make underwriting SMB loans fast and profitable. Our predictive technology enables lenders to better assess risk and minimize loss rates, which results in more credit being made available to deserving enterprises. -
Co-Founder And Chief Marketing OfficerPerka, Inc. Jan 2011 - Jul 2015New York, Ny, UsPerka helps neighborhood shops maintain profitable long-term relationships with their regular customers. We operate a cardless loyalty platform for local merchants that offers sustainable and highly personal marketing and incentive programs. Perka lets small businesses compete against large chains by supporting them with effective consumer loyalty programs, sophisticated marketing technology and elegant mobile applications. Perka was acquired by the global payments giant First Data Corporation in 2013. "One of World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies" (Local) - Fast Company 2013 -
Vice President, Perka Mobile LoyaltyFirst Data Corporation Oct 2013 - 2015Brookfield, Wisc., UsFirst Data is a global technology leader in the financial services industry, providing secure and innovative payment technology and services to more than six million merchants and financial institutions around the world, from small businesses to the world’s largest corporations. First Data goes beyond the transaction with next-generation point-of-sale technology fueled by powerful analytics to detect fraud, gain insights into consumer spending, and strengthen customer loyalty. -
Executive ProducerDrops Entertainment 2002 - 2007Executive Producer for the independent feature films: Bomb the System (2002); Waterborne (2004); The Living Wake (2005); The Upsetter (2006) -
PrincipalVenture Forward 2003 - 2006Collaborate with company founders and management teams to conceive and implement their launch marketing programs. Create integrated media relations, brand strategy, advertising and marketing business plans. Establish industry awareness and direct the marketing launches for early stage technology companies. -
PublisherGen Art : Magazine 2002 - 2003Los Angeles, Ca, UsThe Gen Art Magazine was to be a specialty lifestyle publication that exposed young metropolitan scenesters to art, fashion, film, music and style through the curatorial eyes of Gen Art. Readers would be introduced to fresh new artists and their creations, tuned-in to the Gen Art style world, and given access to the scene. The magazine would extend the Gen Art brand and thoughtstyle while encouraging readers to explore a spectrum of culture, entertainment, and art. -
Chief Marketing OfficerDatek Online Brokerage Services 1996 - 2002New York, Ny, UsThe original notorious online brokerage firm that was "Built To Trade" -- A Wall Street leader in the conversion to electronic markets and retail financial services. An internet pioneer, delivering the power of professional stock trading to individual investors. Datek was a precocious company in a schizophrenic industry and one of the earliest multi-million dollar advertisers on the web. Datek merged with the U.S. brokerage firm TD Ameritrade in 2002. -
Technology EvangelistApple 1996 - 1997Cupertino, California, UsNational systems specialist and solution expert for graphic production technologies. In a partnership with Kodak, produced and led the “Masters in Media” professional seminars conducted at all US Apple market centers, showcasing integrated digital photography and remote digital proofing solutions. -
Digital Client SystemsBozell Worldwide Advertising 1995 - 1996New York, Ny, UsNational systems specialist for digital media and graphics. Configured professional digital design systems, remote proofing solutions and global production networks. -
Director Of New Products And Technology MarketingAmerican Color • Vertis Communications 1993 - 1995Sussex, Wi, UsNational network of publshing, printing and prepress facilities. Responsible for developing client facing systems including digital asset management, workflow automation, image manipulation, and remote production capabilities. -
Digital Products DevelopmentApplied Graphics Technologies 1990 - 1993Antalya, Turkey, TrLarge national digital prepress company, formerly Kordet Color. Responsible for implementation of new digital production systems, remote client installations, commercial digital photo studios, satellite image transfers, and remote graphic proofing systems. -
Production ManagerSeybert-Nicholas Tanagraphics Printing Group 1990 - 1990
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Billing System FacilitatorHoechstetter Printing Company May 1989 - 1990Chicago, Illinois, UsAn RR Donnelley Company -
ProprietorFore 'N' Aft Footwear Co. 1977 - 1980
Robert Bethge Education Details
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Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School Of BusinessIndustrial Management -
NolsEnvironmental Science & Wilderness Skills
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Robert Bethge works for Maple Grove Cemetery
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Robert Bethge's current role is Chairperson of the Board.
What schools did Robert Bethge attend?
Robert Bethge attended Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School Of Business, Nols.
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