Bob Summers

Bob Summers has developed and marketed commercial software applications for consumers and enterprises since 1994. Most recently, Bob grew iSpQ VideoChat, desktop video conferencing software, to over 3 million users from 196+ countries/territories.

He has written two books on Internet video conferencing: Official Microsoft NetMeeting Book, Microsoft Press and No Walls, No Limits: Unleashing Exchange Conferencing Server, Faucette Technical Publishing. Bob was named the 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce in 2002. Beyond his work responsibilities, Bob plays an active role in Southwestern Virginia’s economic development by serving on the board of directors of the NewVa Technology Council and sponsoring FIRST Robotics.

Bob is actively developing a seed and early stage venture fund for the Blacksburg/Virginia Tech area. He is an active entrepreneur, pilot, snow rider and father. Bob has a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech and a MBA from MIT Sloan.