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Rob Martens

SVP, Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Corporate Development, President of Allegion Ventures and Board Director (NYSE: ALLE)

Carmel, Indiana

Invests in

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Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $250,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,000,000.00

Work Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Corporate Development

    2019

    Responsible for strategy, strategic partnering, innovation, business development, M&A and industrial design efforts in support of the company’s broader growth strategy.

  • President of Allegion Ventures

    2017

    Responsible for the creation and leadership of the company’s corporate venture capital funds $50M (2018) and $100M (2021). BOD member for Yonomi, TechPoint & VergeSense. BOD Observer @ Mapped.

  • Futurist and Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships

    2016 - 2017

    Futurist focused on mega trend and company strategy synchronization. Responsible for developing strategic partnerships with Internet of Things partners, incumbent security and building businesses, disruptors and MegaTech companies.

  • Director of Connectivity Platforms

    2014 - 2016

  • Board Observer

    2023

    We're transforming physical security with software powered by AI and computer vision intelligence.

2021

  • Board Observer

    2021

    Mapped is an AI-powered data infrastructure platform for commercial and industrial IoT. Our mission is to help customers securely access real-time data from people, places and things by automating the data discovery, normalization, and enrichment process. We empower enterprises and developers to create new revenue possibilities, optimize operations, and accelerate innovation.

2021 - 2024

  • Advisor

    2021 - 2024

    Fusion, High Alpha Innovation’s Executive Network, is a diverse community of forward-thinking senior executive Advisors who share their expertise with High Alpha Innovation and its portfolio companies, learn from and connect with peer Advisors, and get early access to board, advisory, and investment opportunities within the portfolio.

2019 - 2024

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2024

    We're here to make the built environment a happier, healthier, and more productive place to be.

2018 - 2022

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2022

    TechPoint is the growth accelerator for Indiana’s tech ecosystem. We bring together Indiana’s tech companies, philanthropies, government, universities, and talent to create opportunity.

2017 - 2021

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2021

    Founded in 2013, Yonomi connects all of your favorite smart home devices to bring your home to life. Yonomi powers a free mobile app and an enterprise cloud platform that work simply to integrate your connected devices and automate routines to make home more comfortable, secure, and wonderful. Yonomi is dual-headquartered in Austin, TX and Boulder, CO.

2012 - 2013

  • Vice President and Corporate CIO

    2012 - 2013

    VP and Corporate CIO responsible for all aspects of IT function.

2001 - 2011

  • Vice President & Sector CIO

    2009 - 2011

    Responsible for all information technology applications, infrastructure and support services globally.

  • Sector Vice President, Information Technology, Commercial Americas CIO

    2008 - 2009

    Responsible for planning, development and execution of all critical information technology deployments, including Oracle, Siebel and Windchill for the Americas business.

  • Global Director (Corporate), Front Office Technology and Business Intelligence

    2001 - 2007

    Primary technology strategist and advisor to the Chief Information Officer, responsible for managing subject matter expert staff and primary mentor for high potential talent and leadership development program (ADP). Responsible for maintaining key partner and vendor relationships related to information technology applications, tools and implementations.