Robert D. Poor Email & Phone Number

Manhattan Beach, Ca, Us

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Us

Good Growth Capital (GGC) is an early stage venture capital firm known for its exceptional expertise in finding, cultivating and assessing complex science and technology start-ups.

There is a perfect storm brewing -- driven by advances in solar- and wind-generated energy, battery technology, electrification of vehicles and other technologies -- that is poised to dramatically change the way we generate and consume energy in the world.Cool Energy Research works with companies and organizations to accelerate the adoption of energy infrastructure and policies.We host The Cool Energy World Forum -- a community of technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and policy-makers -- to advance the world’s transformation to “cool” (non-thermal) energy. The Forum is where professionals share knowledge, ask questions, and not only predict the future of Cool Energy, but help create it.

ViE Technologies keeps industrial equipment running reliably by marrying the best of embedded sensor networks, long-range wireless networks and machine learning to create a platform that is easy to set up and easy to maintain.

Develop business strategy, market positioning and communications, publicity and products offerings for weMonitor. Identify and grow strategic partnerships. Guide engineering team in strategic technical decisions. Investigate and develop advanced technologies for future product lines.

Designed “zero touch” energy assessment platform, combining web scraping and big data analytics. BlueDot predicts energy performance of commercial and residential buildings without on-site visits or hardware to expose systemic and operational inefficiencies. Built sales, marketing and technical team on shoestring budget. Sold technology to weMonitor.

Manhattan Beach, California, Us

BCG Digital Ventures is a corporate investment and incubation firm. We invent, build and invest in startups with the world’s most influential companies. We share risk and invest alongside our corporate and startup partners via a range of collaborative options. Our Centers and Hatches are home to a diverse range of entrepreneurs, operators and investors who are building businesses, creating and expanding markets and developing new technologies that benefit millions of people across the globe. For further information, please visit www.bcgdv.comI focus on accelerating IP capture and innovation so we can provide the best results for our clients.

Launched consultancy focused on Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks and data analytics. Created business models, executive level briefs and proof-of-concept prototypes for clients.

Boston, Ma, Us

Created first practical commercial platform for Internet of Things by co-founding Ember, a fabless semiconductor company that became leading supplier of ZigBee-based chips and software. Initial technology based on research conducted at MIT for Doctorate thesis.

Formed "WINA"​ -- the Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance -- to promote the adoption of robust, effective wireless communication in industrial applications in order to realize efficiencies and increase safety of industrial processes.

Piscataway, Nj, Us

Led committee of 20+ technical experts in developing standards in support of ZigBee wireless networking platform, now internationally accepted as basis for Internet Of Things. Earned “fast track” approval of final specification.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Laid groundwork for Internet of Things by inventing novel low-power, low-footprint wireless communication algorithms.

Hired to restore profitability to privately held multimedia tools company with over 50 employees.

Catalyzed development of over 50 third-party software and hardware products for NeXT computer system.

Netanya, Il

Managed team of high-octane engineers in development of Lucid Common Lisp. Led restructuring of porting team and process resulting in 50% reduction in development time, fewer bugs, improved maintainability and better morale.

Stanford, Ca, Us

Oversaw all aspects of technical operations, including purchasing and development decisions at one of world's leading centers for digital audio and music research. Built in-house team to deliver full value from unused $2.3M grant.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Created hardware and software at George Lucas’s advanced technology company. Developed one of first direct-to-film digital laser printers for use in Star Wars and other movies. Developed software tools used in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn” and other movies.

Phd, Media Arts And Sciences

Ms, Media Arts And Sciences

Bfa, Electronic Music