Bob Schwartz

Bob Schwartz is the Managing Partner at 47 B Street - The Company Builder, based in Manhattan Beach, California.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Current Role

Bob Schwartz has been the Managing Partner at 47 B Street - The Company Builder since November 2013.1 In this role, he focuses on:

• Building a portfolio of companies and brands in the technology sector
• Providing strategic advisory services
• Accelerating growth for portfolio companies
• Offering board leadership

Notable Positions

Some of Bob Schwartz's other significant roles include:

• Vice Chairman of the Board at Wpromote, a leading digital performance agency, since April 20151
• President of Magento Inc (now Adobe Commerce) from October 2009 to January 2013, where he scaled the company from 35 to over 400 employees before its acquisition by eBay1
• Executive Board Member and interim CEO at Portero Luxury Marketplace from January 2007 to October 20091

Expertise

Bob Schwartz specializes in:

• eCommerce
• Digital marketing
• Technology startups
• Luxury goods and fashion
• Strategic growth and scaling

His experience spans across various industries, with a focus on consumer-facing and technology companies.1

Approach

At 47 B Street, Bob Schwartz employs a portfolio approach to building value in growth-stage commerce brands and technology companies. He provides expertise in strategy, mentoring, partnerships, positioning, talent acquisition, technology implementation, capital raising, and community building.1