Rob Frohwein

Rob Frohwein is a seasoned entrepreneur and fintech innovator who co-founded Keep Financial Technologies, Inc. in January 2022.15 As the co-founder and chief keeper, he is leading the company's mission to revolutionize compensation through Vesting Cash Plans, aiming to enhance recruiting, retention, and performance for employers.46

Career Highlights

Keep Financial Technologies: Rob co-founded Keep Financial with Kathryn Petralia to address the recruiting and retention challenges faced by employers.3 The company offers a platform that allows employers to provide upfront cash payments to employees that vest over time, creating an attractive perk for recruitment and retention.2

Kabbage: Prior to Keep Financial, Rob co-founded Kabbage, a pioneering small business fintech company.1 He served as the long-serving CEO and board chair from October 2008 to December 2021.6 Under his leadership, Kabbage:

• Raised $400 million in equity
• Served 500,000 U.S. small businesses
• Delivered $16 billion in capital
• Was acquired by American Express in October 202015

Achievements and Expertise

• Inventor on 17 U.S. patents
• Author of three books on intellectual property
• Co-hosted a talk format radio show on work and careers
• Named a Top 50 CEO by Glassdoor in 20181
• Holds a lifetime visitor's pass to the National Baseball Hall of Fame1

Education

• JD in Law from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (1993-1996)
• B.A. in Economics from Dickinson College (1986-1990)4

Rob Frohwein's extensive experience in fintech, entrepreneurship, and innovation has positioned him as a leader in the industry. With Keep Financial, he continues to drive innovation in the compensation and employee retention space.56