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Robert Leshner Profile

Robert Leshner is the founder and CEO of Compound, an open-source, autonomous protocol built for developers, to unlock a universe of new financial applications. He is also the former chair of the San Francisco Revenue Bond Oversight Committee.

Robert is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in economics. He is also a certified Chartered Financial Analyst.

Current Work

FounderCompound

Previous Work

PartnerRobot Ventures
Jan 2019 – Present
Co ChairSan Francisco Revenue Bond Oversight Committee
Nov 2016 – Jan 2019
Product LeadPostmates
Mar 2016 – Apr 2017
FounderSafe Shepherd
Oct 2011 – Feb 2015
PrincipalHPM Partners LLC
Oct 2009 – Oct 2011
Project ManagerDiscover Financial Services
2007 – 2009

Education

CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
University of PennsylvaniaBachelor of Arts, Economics
2007
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026