Robert Hansen

Co-CEO and Owner

2023 - Current

Big Cartel is an e-commerce platform that gives creators, artists, makers, and small brands from all over the world the power to open their own online stores and make a living doing what they love. Since 2005, we’ve helped people sell over $5 billion of their work while remaining a 100% independent company. Driven by our passion for creativity and innovation, we stand as a haven for small brands connecting their passion with opportunity.

Partner

2015 - 2022

For more than 20 years, and across more than 300 companies, Peterson Partners has partnered with exceptional entrepreneurs. We back leadership teams who have the grit and passion to build enduring enterprises that make a difference. Partnering with people like this is our dream job. We love nothing more than rolling up our sleeves to help great people build great businesses.

Principal

2013 - 2015

Transforming software and technology-enabled services companies into highly profitable global businesses by investing in innovation and building significant customer value.

Vice President, Product Management

2012 - 2013

Principal

2008 - 2012

Senior Associate

2005 - 2008

Associate

2000 - 2003

Analyst

1999 - 2000