Robert Windesheim
Robert Windesheim
Investor on the investment team at Founders Fund. Former theoretical physics researcher (LMU, ETH Zurich, UC Berkeley). BS & MS in Physics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Theoretical physics research (LMU, ETH Zurich, UC Berkeley)
Conducted theoretical physics research across Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, ETH Zurich, and UC Berkeley prior to moving into venture investing.
Explaining image classifiers with multiscale directional image representation
Co-authored research paper on image classifier explanation techniques (listed on Google Scholar).
SuperHF: Supervised Iterative Learning from Human Feedback
Co-authored arXiv/preprint on supervised iterative learning from human feedback (machine learning research; listed on Google Scholar / OpenReview).
Opinion & industry writing on startups and European entrepreneurship
Authored pieces for Startups Magazine including 'Missing founders: how to revive Europe’s entrepreneurial spirit' and coverage of space/defense startups.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
Investment team member, Founders Fund
April 2025Joined the Founders Fund investment team; widely noted in press as a significant career milestone (reported April 2025).
Featured author - Startups Magazine
2024-2025Contributor of opinion/features on startup ecosystem topics.
Research publications (machine learning / physics)
2023-2025Multiple co-authored research publications indexed on Google Scholar and OpenReview.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Investment team, Founders Fund
Member of Founders Fund's investment team (joined in/around April 2025). Focus cited in press on AI and deep tech investments.
Theoretical physics researcher
Conducted theoretical physics research across LMU, ETH Zurich and UC Berkeley prior to entering venture investing; co-authored ML and physics publications.
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
BS & MS in Physics
Holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physics from LMU (University of Munich).
Socials
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