Bob Martin

Bob is the Managing Partner of Strategic Equity Partners LLC, a consultancy focused on helping companies develop effective growth strategies. A recognized leader and speaker in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, Bob became widely known as the former President of the Maine Technology Institute. He serves on a number of boards, and works as a mentor with the Maine Center of Entrepreneurs, Dirigo Labs, and Colby College where he is also the Advisor-in-Residence to the Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship and a visiting instructor.

Bob’s experience includes senior leadership roles at The Washington Post, The Hartford Courant, and Dai Nippon Ink & Chemicals where he was president of two subsidiaries. He did his undergraduate studies at The George Washington University and earned his MBA at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Waterville with his wife Barbara and is a Trustee for the Waterville Public Library.