Rob Carskadden

Combining diverse functional experience with financial and technical expertise, Rob delves into the operational and financial details of both targets and portfolio companies for 3 Rivers Capital. He is passionate about providing the leadership, concepts, and analysis to help these small companies reach their potential, thereby providing small newly unencumbered companies the operating disciplines and technology to unlock their hidden value.

Rob joined Fisher Scientific in 1997, where he held various financial positions at the corporate and operational level, including business development, distribution, logistics, and sourcing. While trying to solve an inventory issue, Rob launched and became General Manager of an online business-to-business platform to market scientific equipment and supplies (Einstein’s Garage). After his success at Fisher, Rob launched Standish Consulting, a boutique strategic advisory firm, focused on operational, financial, and process design improvement. There, Rob successfully developed and implemented an Activity Based Costing (ABC) management program for a multi-billion dollar tier one automotive supplier. His success with the automotive group led to several other assignments, including several budget development programs.

Rob joined Fisher Scientific in 1997, where he held various financial positions at the corporate and operational level, including business development, distribution, logistics, and sourcing. While trying to solve an inventory issue, Rob launched and became General Manager of an online business-to-business platform to market scientific equipment and supplies (Einstein’s Garage). After his success at Fisher,

Prior to his co-founding of 3RC, Rob had 12 years of experience in operational finance and process analysis. After graduating from Columbia Business School, Rob continued his career at Ford Motor Company, joining their newly-designed manufacturing finance training program.Prior to his co-founding of 3RC, Rob had 12 years of experience in operational finance and process analysis. After graduating from Columbia Business School, Rob continued his career at Ford Motor Company, joining their newly-designed manufacturing finance training program.

Prior to his co-founding of 3RC, Rob had 12 years of experience in operational finance and process analysis. After graduating from Columbia Business School, Rob continued his career at Ford Motor Company, joining their newly-designed manufacturing finance training program.