Robert Richman

Current

Product Manager - Zappos Insights at Zappos.com
Independent Consultant and Coach at Robert Richman & Associates

Past

Director of Community at PeopleJam
President / Co-founder at Affinity Lab
President at Articulated Impact

Chief Business Developer at Electronic Hollywood

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Education

Georgetown University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Robert Richman’s Summary

Product developer and consultant who creates online communities, information products, and marketing platforms for best selling authors and world class brands, including Zappos.com, Tony Robbins, Landmark Education, Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, Corporate Executive Board and many others.

Robert has launched web sites since 1996, and is a Georgetown-trained leadership coach.

Robert Richman’s Specialties:

Business Development, Information Product Marketing, Continuity Programs, Community Design

Robert Richman’s Experience

Product Manager - Zappos Insights

Zappos.com

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

October 2009 — Present (3 months)

Managing the strategy and execution of Zappos Insights, a series of events, and online community for business leaders, entrepreneurs, HR professionals and students building strong company cultures.

Companies can learn the Zappos way as well as the techniques to build their own values-based culture for growth.
Independent Consultant and Coach

Robert Richman & Associates

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2005 — Present (5 years )

Projects include co-writing a digital community business plan for the Tony Robbins company, marketing platforms for best selling Harper Collins and Wiley authors, and a marketing plan for the National Leadership Institute.
Director of Community

PeopleJam

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

January 2007 — February 2008 (1 year 2 months)

As the first official employees,

*Helped take company from concept to series-A funding.
*Recruited and managed the initial online community
*Closed deals to bring in over 100 life improvement experts
President / Co-founder

Affinity Lab

(Management Consulting industry)

July 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 6 months)

Affinity Lab is a collaborative workspace for entrepreneurs in Washington, DC. (See more at www.AffinityLab.com)

• Transformed 3000 square feet of space into a collaborative workspace, recognized by the mayor of DC, the Washington Post and NPR.
• Conceptualized business model and vision
• Secured initial clients
President

Articulated Impact

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

April 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 9 months)

Articulated Impact, LLC is a Web Strategy and development company consulting for Washington's most prestigious organizations. I co-developed the company from a concept into a 6-person Web development firm with annual revenues of $500,000 and clients including Hogan & Hartson, Corporate Executive Board, National Trust, and congressional clients.

• Led business development and sales efforts – including client prospecting, proposal writing, contract development, negotiations, and client relationship management.

• Launched political division, signing contracts with five Congressional offices

• Facilitated all company team meetings and led strategy sessions.

• Developed marketing materials and designed the corporate Web site
Chief Business Developer

Electronic Hollywood

(Internet industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

Electronic Hollywood is a new media company led by the legendary Jaime Levy.

• Led business development efforts, company strategy and project management.

• Led business development efforts, company strategy and project management.

• Closed deals with Miramax, Kraft and BrandAid

• Served as an account manager and project manager

• Developed a long-term strategy for the company.

Robert Richman’s Education

Georgetown University

Leadership Coaching March 2004 — August 2004
Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science , Radio/TV/Film , September 1994 — June 1998

Activities and Societies:

Created a quarterly color-glossy college magazine. Awarded a $10,000 foundation grant after two issues and yearly University funding after four issues. Duties included editing, layout, writing, marketing, ad sales and managing a staff of 25.
Northwestern University

BS , Radio / TV / Film , 1994 — 1998