Robert J. Stephens, Director

As Director of Innovation Capital, Mr. Stephens brings 14 years of finance, accounting and operational experience, including six years in the gaming industry. Mr. Stephens has experience with private equity, public debt and equity, bank financing, M&A, bankruptcy restructurings, joint ventures, business planning, financial analysis and operating expertise.

Prior to joining Innovation Capital, Mr. Stephens held senior finance positions, including serving as Chief Financial Officer of several early stage media and technology companies where he successfully orchestrated several private equity financings. Previously, Mr. Stephens was Senior Vice President of Finance for Colorado Gaming & Entertainment where over a five-year period he led a financial restructuring, initial public offering, several high yield debt issuances, a senior bank financing, several acquisitions and the ultimate sale of the company to Hilton Group Plc.

Mr. Stephens began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has held a key Gaming License in Colorado.