Robie Webster Jr.

#12_hype-house - October 30, 2025 at 02:36 PM

Therein lies a lesson for all founders: the learning never stops! Right now, it can feel like I'm following up on every lead. But each day, I get a little better at figuring out whats noise.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robie-webster-jr_foundersjourney-startuplife-entrepren[…]m=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABhP9PoBs8KG1M9sIXbVruIUS4doFvEccy0

#12_hype-house - October 28, 2025 at 01:57 PM

Thanks, Brian!

#12_hype-house - October 28, 2025 at 01:51 PM

Hi all, my Gym Rat Inc is pitching in Houston on Tuesday evening! Would you all mind liking this post to help us reach as many people as possible! And of course: If you're in the Houston area next week definitely stop by! Would love to meet other Gildre members in the region! 🙂

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gym-rat-inc_mtrc-software-pitchevent-activity-73889300[…]m=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABhP9PoBs8KG1M9sIXbVruIUS4doFvEccy0

#04_resources - September 10, 2025 at 09:22 PM

This is great context! Thank you for sharing this.

#01_introductions - September 02, 2025 at 07:43 PM

If you don’t mind me asking, are you selling actual concrete, or a concrete substitute? I presume your customer are those in commercial buildings.

#12_hype-house - August 13, 2025 at 02:35 PM

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#08_advice-questions - August 12, 2025 at 07:48 PM

Update: We found a solution! 💪

#08_advice-questions - August 06, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Hello Gildre! ⚔️

Does anyone have experience launching a Kickstarter without marketing materials?

Currently in a pickle juggling OEM timelines & capital constraints.

#07_pitchdeckreviews - August 05, 2025 at 11:16 PM

@Brian Lee, Slide 5 was a specific ask from feedback thus far. We actually aren't a competitor for Fitbit, but rather view this product as complementary.

The resume on slide 1 is brought to life on slide 2 when we talk about the problem.

Examples of Influencers/Ads is a good idea. No mock ups as of yet.

#07_pitchdeckreviews - August 05, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Thanks, Brian! Definitely going to incorporate these points into our pitch. @Shweta Agrawal I think the comment function is on the top bar.

#08_advice-questions - August 05, 2025 at 02:35 PM

We've been using Daniel Weberman. https://www.dhweberman.com

Very good with small businesses in US (he's NY-baed). Happy to make an intro if you'd find it useful, just PM me your email address!

#05_opportunities - August 04, 2025 at 07:41 PM

Got it. I've registered via their website. Thank you both!

#05_opportunities - August 04, 2025 at 07:33 PM

@Michael J Frank Is this CT?

#05_opportunities - August 04, 2025 at 07:32 PM

Thank you <@U085ZL0JS0Y>!

#07_pitchdeckreviews - August 03, 2025 at 01:40 PM

@Lysle Wickersham @Brian Lee Link is updated; and comments can be added by anyone with the link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UiV6pHxUjNII6hWQN_z78L6cU34qQwn-/view?usp=sharing

#00_announcements - July 31, 2025 at 03:11 PM

This could be very interesting. Can you share more?

#07_pitchdeckreviews - July 31, 2025 at 02:58 PM

We have 5 minutes to pitch, with 5 minutes Q&A.

#07_pitchdeckreviews - July 31, 2025 at 02:06 PM

Hi all, Brian mentioned this would be the group to get pitch deck feedback for our upcoming competition. Sharing below. Would be great if some from the group would be interested in doing a live feedback session!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UiV6pHxUjNII6hWQN_z78L6cU34qQwn-/view?usp=sharing

#00_announcements - July 30, 2025 at 04:12 PM

@Brian Lee The finals on AUG 29 will be live-streamed, yes! I can definitely share the link once they've shared it out (probably a few days before).

#07_pitchdeckreviews - July 30, 2025 at 03:43 PM

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#00_announcements - July 30, 2025 at 03:14 PM

Hey everyone! My co-founder & I will be pitching in our first official pitch competition this month through BakerRipley with Semi-finals AUG 20 and finals AUG 29.

The Gildre pitch event isn't until AUG 25, and with us needing to submit our pitch deck on AUG 16 we are hoping a few of the experienced entrepreneurs would be interested in getting together to hear our pitch before the competition. There's also a live Q&A, so we're looking for people who might be interested in helping us stress test this area! 🙏

#01_introductions - July 28, 2025 at 03:47 PM

Hi Everyone,

My name is Robie and I’m from Houston, TX. My professional background to date is in the energy sector (consulting, GTM, strategy, finance), and I have a degree in Economics from Boston University.
• Fun fact: Once upon a time I swore I’d never cut my own grass. Now, one of the most satisfying things I do each week.
What I’m working on:
• Right now I’m building Gym Rat Inc full-time; we are working on our flagship product, MTRC which is a machine/equipment agnostic smart gym device (not a wearable) that enables consumers to seamlessly navigate the gym and crush their fitness goals 💪
• Currently mentoring an Electrochemicals startup based in NOLA, Renovigo Chemicals, through the Clean Tech Open Incubator
• Building MTRC is my passion project, as it’s allowing me to get back into the gym (former division 1 track athlete)
How I can help:
• I have a lot of depth in the energy (power, oil, gas, energy transition, decarbonization) sector. I’m fairly well-rounded in my knowledge from consulting, and could probably add insights on any number of markets (depending on what it is, though perhaps not to the same expertise level).
• I have connections through my network with AABE, Wood Mackenzie, Argus Media, ExxonMobil, and National Grid, among others.
• I am not a technical (engineering) expert, but from pretty much any other angle I could probably point you in a direction. I understand markets, go-to-market, demand-side framing, and raising capital and finance structures, among other things.
Why I was interested in joining Gildre:
• Connect with other founders and experts as we launch MTRC this year
• Help build support for areas of expertise that are outside of our current knowledge
Where I could use support:
• We are actively looking for a manufacturing partner for our product; we’ve begun engaging OEMs in the US and China, but haven’t had as much success as we’d hoped (especially with US OEMs)
• Looking to get more deeply plugged in with other entrepreneurs in the US, and within Houston
Looking forward to staying connected!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robie-webster-jr/

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