Robb Doub
New Market Thoughts
Nov 14, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/14
In this week's News Roundup, we've found stories about leveraging innovative strategies, technology, and targeted interventions to address pressing educational and workforce challenges. From the resurgence of community colleges and non-degree credentials to the ethical integration of AI in classrooms and efforts to combat learning loss, a shared focus emerges on expanding access, improving quality, and preparing diverse student populations for the evolving economy.
Nov 7, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/7
The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.
Oct 31, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/31
Education and workforce development continues to evolve, with recent research highlighting both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. From the transformative potential of augmented reality in classrooms to the declining aspirations for higher education among high schoolers, and the persistent issues surrounding quality employment and mental health, these developments underscore the need for innovative solutions.
Robb Doub co-founded New Markets Venture Partners in 2003 as a General Partner and lead administrative partner. Robb serves or served as a Board Director for CreatorUp, Datapeople, Kickboard (acquired by PowerSchool NYSE: PWSC), LearnPlatform (acquired by Instructure NYSE: INST), Calvert Education Services (acquired by Edmentum), PresenceLearning (acquired by TPG Rise and Spectrum Equity), Regent Education, Signal Vine (acquired by Modern Campus), Appfluent Technology (acquired by Attunity NASDAQ: ATTU), eCoast Marketing, and Navtrak (Acquired by Telogis). Robb serves or served as Board Observer or lead partner for Graduation Alliance (acquired by KKR Global Impact), K2 Intelligence, Kroll Bond Ratings (acquired by Wharf Street), Mashable (acquired by Ziff Davis), and Practice.xyz (acquired by Instructure NYSE: INST).
Robb has been investing in high growth companies since 1993. Prior to New Markets, Robb was a Managing Director of the Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF), a $300 million managed emerging market venture capital company. Robb served on the board of SEAF portfolio companies in industries including pharmaceutical distribution, cable television, internet services, food retail and distribution, biotechnology, and enterprise software. Prior to SEAF, Robb was an Associate of Private Equities at the Calvert Group, a $10 billion socially responsible mutual fund and has worked for two start-up companies. Robb was a visiting professor at the University of Warsaw’s School of Business teaching finance to MBA candidates.
Robb graduated from the University of Vermont, with a major in History, and received a MBA with Honors from the Georgetown University. Robb is married with three children.
