About
Robert Lake is a Scaling Up Certified Coach who partners with CEOs of $5M+ companies to turn strategy into disciplined execution. He helps leadership teams get aligned on priorities, build the right people and systems, and drive predictable growth and stronger EBITDA. His goal is to help CEOs entrust more, achieve more, and have more fun running their businesses.

Rob brings more than 30 years of operating leadership. He built the data science organization at Cisco, served as CTO several times (most recently at PrecisionHawk), and started his career as a radar engineer in the British military. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and a Six Sigma Black Belt, holds a Stanford postgraduate certificate in decision sciences, and wrote Trust in the World of AI. Rob is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Professional Highlights
Scaling Up Certified Coach, Activate Group Inc.
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
30+ years of operating leadership, including several CTO roles (most recently PrecisionHawk)
Built and led the data science organization at Cisco
Six Sigma Black Belt
Stanford postgraduate certificate in decision sciences
Master’s in Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Author, Trust in the World of AI
Former radar engineer, British military

Personal Highlights
Ballroom dancer, which takes the same partnership, timing and practice he coaches leadership teams on. Avid hiker who has trekked the Alps, the Pyrenees and the Andes, and sections of the Appalachian Trail. Has lived in the UK, Germany and Belgium, travels widely, and now calls Raleigh, North Carolina home. Family comes first and is where he spends most of his time away from work. Volunteers with a local entrepreneurial program, mentoring early-stage founders.

Coaching Regions
US - Midwest
US - Northeast
US - Southeast
US - Southwest
US - West

Industry of Expertise
Administrative/Clerical
Automotive
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Customer Support
Education/Training
Engineering
Human Resources/Training/
Development
Installation/Maintenance
Insurance
Legal Services
Logistics/Transportation
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Medical/Health