Bob Dorf is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and author widely recognized as a leading authority on entrepreneurship. He co-authored The Startup Owner’s Manual, which has become the go-to guide for startup entrepreneurs all over the world. Bob is dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge and experiences with aspiring and established entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their goals and create successful ventures.

Throughout his career, Bob has founded multiple startups, invested in early-stage companies, and advised numerous entrepreneurs on building and growing successful businesses. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and internationally, sharing his deep understanding of the startup world with audiences at universities, corporations, government agencies, and industry events. Bob is often tapped as a keynote speaker for his engaging, humorous, and insightful presentations that inspire and inform.

Bob’s world-renowned expertise has been featured in leading media outlets like Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company. He is also a columnist for Inc. Magazine, where he shares his knowledge and experiences with a wider audience.

Bob is known for his practical and straightforward approach to helping entrepreneurs succeed. His hands-on, real-world advice is grounded in his own experience as a successful entrepreneur and mentor to countless others. His deep insights into the startup ecosystem, including customer development, lean startup methodology, and business model design, have proven invaluable to entrepreneurs who seek to create innovative products and services.

In addition to co-authoring The Startup Owner’s Manual, Bob has also contributed to numerous other publications, including The Harvard Business Review, The Economist, and BusinessWeek. He holds a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a lecturer at Columbia Business School and the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD).

Bob’s passion and commitment to entrepreneurship have made him one of the most sought-after speakers and advisors in the startup community. His unwavering dedication to helping entrepreneurs succeed has earned him widespread respect and admiration from colleagues, clients, and industry experts.