Robert Hatta

Robert Hatta is a Columbus, Ohio-based venture capital professional currently serving as a Talent Partner at Drive Capital. In this capacity, he directs executive recruitment and strategic team-building initiatives to support the firm's internal operations and its broader portfolio of technology investments. Prior to joining Drive Capital, Hatta established a background in the technology and media sectors through operational roles at several multinational corporations. His professional history includes tenures at industry leaders such as Apple, Netflix, and Virgin Mobile, alongside experience scaling a variety of early-stage technology startups. Throughout his career across these diverse corporate environments, he has specialized in identifying key executive personnel and structuring teams for long-term sustained growth. Today, Hatta leverages his operational history at these recognizable technology organizations to advise emerging venture-backed companies on strategic talent acquisition and organizational development.