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Robert is a managing director of TL Ventures, a $1.4 billion group of venture capital funds focused on technology services and software communications. In addition to his work with individual companies, Robert is chief executive officer of the company. He is also a senior advisor to and co-founder of EnerTech Capital, a $290 million specialty firm focused on early to expansion-stage venture investments in principally U.S.-based software, technology and services businesses that serve the energy and communications industries.Prior to his affiliation with TL Ventures in 1989, Robert held executive positions with Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia for more than 20 years, most recently as vice chairman. At Fidelity, he headed the corporate banking department, which included specialized and commercial lending groups and several non-banking subsidiaries.Robert serves on the boards of directors of a number of the TL portfolio companies. In addition, he is chairman of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., on the board of Internet Capital Group, chairman and a member of the board and executive committee of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, chairman of the board of The Reinvestment Fund and a member of the board of the American Revolution Center.Robert is a graduate of Amherst College and Temple University School of Law. | 