Biography
Robert Schwartz is a portfolio manager within the municipal bond market at a US money-center bank. Outside of his institutional role, Robert is also an angel investor and enjoys working with entrepreneurs across robotics, software, artificial intelligence, MedTech, FinTech, cybersecurity, and real estate. He serves on the board of 99 Tartans Alumni Angels, a 501(c)(3) supporting Carnegie Mellon University alumni entrepreneurs. Robert earned his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and his undergraduate degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Investment Adviser Representative holding his FINRA Series 65 license. When time allows, Robert also enjoys traveling, cooking, and the movies.
Fireside Chats
Episode 1: Aurora Innovation ft. Chris Urmson
Chris Urmson, co-founder and CEO of Aurora Innovation, joins Robert Schwartz of 99 Tartans Alumni Angels for a conversation on the future of autonomous transportation and the decades-long journey to bring self-driving technology into the real world. Urmson reflects on his early work leading Google’s self-driving car program, the founding of Aurora, and the technical and regulatory challenges of deploying autonomous trucks at scale. Hear how Aurora approaches safety and commercialization, why trucking is the first major market for autonomy, and what the next phase of transportation innovation may look like. Watch the full interview and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
Upcoming Events
Join Me at Upcoming Events!
99 Tartans Alumni Angels regularly hosts fireside chats, networking events, educational programming, and other opportunities to connect members of the Carnegie Mellon startup and investment community. Explore upcoming events here and register to join me.
Entrepreneur Resource Guide
