Robert Ross

I build high-performance AI agents for VCs and startups — custom intelligence that serves as your thought partner, sharpens your workflows, and helps you move faster with greater conviction. These agents aren’t assistants. They’re advanced digital teammates to source better deals faster, identify superpower founders, surface hidden risks, prep LP updates, and generate memos you and your partners can talk to. Each is fine-tuned to your firm’s cadence, coaching style, and decision DNA. I strategically partner with emerging fund managers and top operators who want creative, high-trust digital partners across sourcing, diligence, network leverage, and founder support. Less inbox clutter. More compounding insight. I’ve led BD at 7 startups that exited (Xamarin, CRI, Zero G, Adero, ValiCert, Individual, Gild) and partnered with investors like Bessemer, Kleiner, DFJ, CRV, Insight, Floodgate, Menlo, Microsoft, and others. I cut my teeth as an engineer at Apple. I angel invest in AI-native startups and founded two highly active AI founder communities: YC Startup School Alumni (2k+) and Large People Model (1k+ AI agent founders). I've swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco 10+ times, while listening to podcasts on mindfulness or AI. The agents I build move with the same mindset: cold-water clarity, zero fluff, and intentional momentum toward extraordinary outcomes. If you’re building the future — and want agents that make you faster, sharper, and more founder-aligned — let’s talk.