Robert Williams is a Huntsville native passionate about life science innovation and supporting the growth of Alabama's industry. Robert graduated from Auburn University Summa cum laude with a BS in Microbiology, then moved to Houston, TX to pursue a PhD in Microbiology at UTHealth.

While in graduate school, Robert became heavily involved with Enventure, a grassroots nonprofit focused on building Houston's innovation ecosystem from the ground up, serving as Director of Business Development and later as Executive Director. As Executive Director, Robert led the development of Enventure chapters in additional Texas life science hubs and established collaborations with multiple healthcare companies and investment firms, providing opportunities for local innovators to remain in Houston rather than move to a coastal city to launch their venture.

Robert now serves as Director of Business Development for 7 Hills Pharma and EIR for Enventure and Mercury Fund.