Robert D. Wilder
Founder at Think Food Group LLC
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Robert D.
Wilder founded Austin Grills, Inc. in 1988, where he worked as Chairman and Think Food Group LLC in 1993, where he is working as Vice Chairman from 2014.
Mr. Wilder also currently works at DC Central Kitchen, Inc., as Chairman-Emeritus, Tapas Holdings LLC, as Director, The Shakespeare Theatre Co., as Member Board of Trustees from 2012, Sustainable Food Center, as Advisory Council from 2019, and Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC, as Advisor from 2022.
Mr. Wilder received his Masters Business Admin degree from Yale University.
Robert D. Wilder active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Think Food Group LLC
 Think Food Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Think Food Group LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm specializes in Spanish American cuisine. It also offers catering services and publishes cookbooks. The company was founded by Jose Ramon Andres and Robert D. Wilder in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Founder | 1992-12-31 |
Tapas Holdings LLC
 Tapas Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tapas Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
DC Central Kitchen, Inc.
 DC Central Kitchen, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services DC Central Kitchen, Inc. develops and operates social ventures targeting the cycle of hunger and poverty. The firm's program is to prepare adults facing high barriers to employment for careers in the food service industry. It serves homeless shelters, schools, and nonprofits. The company was founded by Robert Egger in 1989 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC
 Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC (Derive Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Tyler Carrico and Mike Scott. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
| Sustainable Food Center | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-12-31 |
The Shakespeare Theatre Co.
 The Shakespeare Theatre Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Shakespeare Theatre Co. operates an American theatrical performing arts company. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Director/Board Member | 2012-03-31 |
Former positions of Robert D. Wilder
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Austin Grills, Inc.
 Austin Grills, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Austin Grills, Inc. operates a chain of restaurants and hotels. It offers beef saltado, paella, tequila shots, table side guacamole, and drinks. The company was founded by Robert D. Wilder in 1988 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Founder | - |
Training of Robert D. Wilder
| Yale University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Think Food Group LLC
Think Food Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Think Food Group LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm specializes in Spanish American cuisine. It also offers catering services and publishes cookbooks. The company was founded by Jose Ramon Andres and Robert D. Wilder in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Austin Grills, Inc.
Austin Grills, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Austin Grills, Inc. operates a chain of restaurants and hotels. It offers beef saltado, paella, tequila shots, table side guacamole, and drinks. The company was founded by Robert D. Wilder in 1988 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Consumer Services |
The Shakespeare Theatre Co.
The Shakespeare Theatre Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Shakespeare Theatre Co. operates an American theatrical performing arts company. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Consumer Services |
DC Central Kitchen, Inc.
DC Central Kitchen, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services DC Central Kitchen, Inc. develops and operates social ventures targeting the cycle of hunger and poverty. The firm's program is to prepare adults facing high barriers to employment for careers in the food service industry. It serves homeless shelters, schools, and nonprofits. The company was founded by Robert Egger in 1989 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Health Services |
Tapas Holdings LLC
Tapas Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tapas Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
| Sustainable Food Center | |
Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC
Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Derive-Ventures Management Co. LLC (Derive Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Tyler Carrico and Mike Scott. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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