Robert Richman

Current

Independent Consultant and Coach at Ideas to Reality (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

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

Chief Business Developer at Electronic Hollywood

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Education

Georgetown University
Northwestern University

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Robert Richman’s Summary

Entrepreneur who launched a web development company, business incubator, and online life improvement community, all of which are still in operation. Online marketing and social media consultant experienced in launching web sites since 1996. Also a Georgetown-trained leadership coach.

Robert Richman’s Specialties:

Social Media, Leading Teams, Web Start-ups, Executive Coaching, Marketing and New Media Technologies, Web Strategy and Development, Project Management, New Product Development.

Robert Richman’s Experience

Independent Consultant and Coach
Ideas to Reality (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Management Consulting industry)

January 2005 — Present (4 years)

Executed the marketing strategy for a recent Harper Collins book on Leadership

Wrote the market research, competitive analysis, and PowerPoint presentation for a new digital media venture by a prominent media personality

Developed a blog strategy for the premiere credit union consulting company

Created a marketing plan for the National Leadership Institute
Director of Community

PeopleJam

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

January 2007 — February 2008 (1 year 2 months)

First employee, 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

Served as a .com generalist on everything from marketing to web design and IT support.
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
President / Co-founder

Affinity Lab

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

July 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 6 months)

Affinity Lab is a collaborative workspace for entreprenuers in Washington, DC. Most recently featured on NPR.

• Transformed 3000 square feet of space into collaborative workspace shared by 10 professional service businesses and nonprofits.

• Conceptualized business model and vision
• Secured initial tenants
• Led brainstorming sessions
• Coordinated efforts for parties, art shows and team collaborations
• Co-founder of the L.I.F.E. conference (Learning Immersion for Entrepreneurs)
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.