Robert Gaafar is a seasoned entrepreneur, product management specialist, and executive leader with a diverse background in digital marketing, e-commerce, and consumer-facing software development. Robert has built and scaled multiple successful ventures, including Carrot Creative, Upsessive, and CropUp, before serving in strategic roles at Sears, Shop Your Way, and ZX Ventures. As an Entrepreneur in Residence and Global Director at ZX Ventures, Robert spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative to create Beerbox, an innovative IoT vending system for AB-InBev, one of the world's largest beverage manufacturers. Currently, Robert is the Head of North America at Algramo, a mission-driven startup that is revolutionizing the way low-income communities access essential goods. Robert holds a BS in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management & Finance and an MBA in Finance from Quinnipiac University. His specialties include product development, product management, product marketing, social media marketing, mobile commerce, e-commerce, and business development.