Bob Salk

Managing Partner

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Bob is a multifaceted leader, bringing a unique blend of expertise across life sciences, health technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, Web3, telecommunications, and blockchain innovation.

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Snow Hill's portfolio showcases a diverse array of innovative companies revolutionizing traditional industries. Driven by a passion for fostering innovation and empowering game-changers, Bob has collaborated with trailblazing companies such as Compax, Fizz, Veracity Protocol, Oneof, Zilch, and Metrical. He currently serves as an advisor to Latitude Global, a cutting-edge blockchain platform dedicated to transforming cross-border payments through stablecoin innovation.

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Bob serves as an executive board member at Compax Venture, a telecommunications platform that empowers enterprise companies to launch their own branded mobile services without building physical network infrastructure.

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As Managing Partner at Snow Hill Partners, he led a successful investment in the Web3 space, driving innovation across sports, music, and lifestyle. Notably, he played a pivotal role in forging a strategic partnership between OneOf and eBay—marking eBay’s entry into the digital collectibles market. Their debut collection sold out within 24 hours, underscoring the growing demand for blockchain-based digital art.

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During his medical residency at Stanford, Bob showcased his entrepreneurial drive by founding two startups. He led the development of KnowYourHealth.com, which was later acquired by Boston Scientific, and launched Equipmentor, a cutting-edge B2B platform focused on medical equipment support and informatics.

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Bob is a recognized thought leader in the healthcare and life sciences sector, with an impressive portfolio of publications that includes multiple peer-reviewed medical articles and a chapter in a leading textbook on foot and ankle surgery. He has also delivered lectures on cutting-edge medical advancements and has trained numerous surgeons in advanced foot and ankle surgical techniques.

 

Bob has demonstrated his expertise in clinical research by developing FDA-approved study protocols for clinical trials, serving as Principal Investigator on five studies and co-investigator on numerous others. His research scope has encompassed medical devices and new drug indications. Notably, Bob collaborated with the FDA to design and develop two landmark Level I, double-blind randomized controlled trials. His rigorous, FDA- and IRB-approved studies have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, solidifying his reputation as a clinical research expert.

Bob, a distinguished podiatric surgeon, completed his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency training at the Stanford Medical Center and Palo Alto V.A. Hospital. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in three years, double-majoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. As the founding Partner of Northern California Foot and Ankle Center in San Francisco, Bob led a team of five physicians across three offices, providing expert care to a diverse range of patients, including professional athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, San Francisco Ballet, and the Association of Tennis Professionals.

 

Bob co-founded KeyPass, a pioneering venture that empowers businesses to launch innovative Web3 platforms, leveraging blockchain technology to unlock real-world experiences and utility. Additionally, he has provided strategic guidance to Veracity Protocol, a pioneering Web3 infrastructure solution that authenticates and tokenizes luxury goods. Bob also advised Mosaic, a cutting-edge platform harnessing the power of Web3 to drive philanthropic and educational initiatives, shaping the future of immutable technologies.

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Bob is deeply humbled to serve as an Honorary Deputy Sheriff for Alameda County, California, a distinction that reflects his commitment to community service. When he's not driving innovation, Bob thrives as a devoted husband, father, and friend.