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Robert Gross

Partner

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Robert Gross is a Partner at Modern, bringing over a decade of retained executive search experience to the firm. Previously, he was a founding partner of the McDermott & Bull Private Equity practice and a founding member of JM Search's Go-To-Market Technology practice groups. Rob has successfully led numerous full executive team build-outs and portfolio company leadership development initiatives for various stage-specific investors across nearly every technology vertical and function.

Additionally, Rob launched a podcast, The Santa Barbara Effect which is focused on the vibrant world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community in Santa Barbara. From groundbreaking ideas to cultural movements, each episode offers inspiration, insights, and a unique perspective on what makes Santa Barbara a hub for visionary minds and bold dreams.

Rob earned his bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.