Rob Levy

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Board Advisor at Raycom

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Rob Levy is a technology and investment executive with over 30 years of experience leading companies through scaling and transformation. As an Expert Partner at Bain & Company and a Sector Advisor to Goldman Sachs, he advises top private equity firms on M&A and value creation. Colleagues describe him as engaging and knowledgeable.

He is deeply involved in the global technology landscape, with a significant focus on Israels innovation ecosystem. He travels there to connect with innovators and investors, and recently joined the advisory board of Tel Aviv-based venture formation company, NeedTech Labs, to help guide early-stage startups.

Unique fact: Rob has successfully closed over $50 billion in transactions and driven more than $10 billion in successful company exits throughout his career.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Assertive

Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

PE Value Creation
Advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on the full deal lifecycle, from diligence and M&A to post-acquisition growth and operational excellence.
Enterprise SaaS & AI
Focuses on strategy for enterprise software and AI, holding a board position at Kontent. ai, a company specializing in an AI-native content platform.
Israeli Tech Ecosystem
Actively engages with Israel's "Startup Nation" by speaking at summits, traveling to Tel Aviv, and advising local tech companies like NeedTech Labs.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Board Advisor at Raycom
7-2024
Member Board of Directors at Kontent.ai
7-2021
Expert Partner, Private Equity Group at Bain & Company
9-2019
Sector Advisor, Private Equity Value Accelerator Software Council at Goldman Sachs
3-2018 - 7-2021
Senior Expert Advisor at Bain & Company

Education

Rob has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Rob

Personality Compatibility


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