Rob LaFave

Rob LaFave is an entrepreneur, investor, and technologist focused on the intersection of e-commerce and agricultural technology. He previously served as the founder of Foodzie.com, an online marketplace connecting consumers with artisan foodcrafters, which he successfully scaled and eventually sold to new ownership. Under his leadership, the e-commerce platform gained significant industry recognition, earning a spot among Fast Company's Most Innovative Food Companies. LaFave has received multiple individual honors throughout his career, including being named a Top 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur by Inc Magazine and one of the 40 Big Food Thinkers Under 40 by Food & Wine Magazine. Additionally, BusinessWeek recognized him as a Best Young Tech Entrepreneur for his work in digital marketplaces. His professional background combines venture capital investing with operational expertise in urban farming, food industry innovation, and technology startups.