Robert Spears

Bio

Robert began his marketing career with General Mills and Clorox, and in 1980 co-founded The RAM Group, a national consumer product sales, marketing and consulting services firm. RAM's clients include leading US and European packaged goods manufacturers and foodservice operations, as well as numerous startups. At RAM, Bob was also involved as a principal investor in numerous early stage companies and was a key equity participant in the first LBO in the food industry in Australia, McFarms International. Bob is the acting CEO of Lifeline Technologies, an SVP I portfolio company. He focuses on healthcare, food, food ingredients, and commercial Internet opportunities in various retailing sectors. Bob holds degrees from Stanford University (AB) and Amos Tuck/Dartmouth (MBA).