Robert Reffkin is the founder and CEO of Compass, a technology-driven real estate company that has transformed how agents and clients navigate the housing market. With a background in finance, including roles at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and the White House, Robert combines analytical rigor with entrepreneurial passion. Driven by a mission to empower agents and modernize the real estate experience, he launched Compass in 2012, which quickly became one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the U.S. Robert is also the author of No One Succeeds Alone, where he shares personal lessons on resilience, leadership, and building a mission-driven company. As an instructor, Robert offers insights on starting and scaling a business, leading with purpose, and using technology to disrupt traditional industries.