Robert Reffkin — Founder
Robert Reffkin is an entrepreneur on a mission to help everyone find their place in the world. He was inspired to enter the world of real estate by his mother, Ruth, a longtime agent who now proudly works at Compass. Robert completed a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University and worked at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and as a White House Fellow. He ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for charities — including for America Needs You, the non-profit he founded to serve young people living below the poverty line who are the first in their families to go to college. He is donating all of his proceeds from his new book, No One Succeeds Alone, to nonprofits that help young people realize their dreams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a real estate entrepreneur with strong leadership and fundraising capabilities.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 24 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Founder and CEO of Compass, transforming real estate.
- Raised $1 million through 50 marathons for charity.
- Author of 'No One Succeeds Alone', donating proceeds to nonprofits.
Work Experience
Compass /
Founder & CEO (13 yrs 6 mos)
Goldman Sachs
Chief of Staff to the President & Chief Operating Officer (1 yr 5 mos)
Vice President – Principal Investment Area (5 yrs)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
White House Fellow - Department of the Treasury (1 yr)
Lazard
Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions Group (2 yrs)
McKinsey & Company
Business Analyst – Generalist Group (2 yrs)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Columbia Business School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Columbia University
High School at San Francisco University High School
