Summary
Rob Carter is a strategic leader with 11+ years of experience building and scaling content- and technology-enabled businesses, now serving as Managing Director at Manatt Phelps & Phillips and board member/executive director at Sapien Labs. He has repeatedly created new markets and revenue models—from negotiating the first eBook deals at NuvoMedia to pioneering subscription and sponsorship models at Private Health Management and Bandalong—combining product foresight with deal-closing acumen. Rob excels at identifying and mobilizing key assets (customers, talent, partnerships) to drive growth and category leadership, and has supported private equity and hedge fund clients through his practice leadership at Avalere. Comfortable at the intersection of strategy, business development, and operations, he has a track record of turning early-stage innovations into acquisitive exits and large-scale commercial partnerships. Based in the New York City area with an MBA from Yale School of Management, he brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, cross-border deal experience, and a data-informed focus on human-centered outcomes through his work with Sapien Labs.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Yale School of Management