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Did Mike Dobbins found RBC Ventures?
Yes. RBC's executive biography, dated February 2021, says "Mike is the founder of RBC Ventures" and lists Dobbins's title as Group Head, RBC Ventures & Corporate Development. The Globe and Mail, on June 13, 2018, described RBC Ventures as a new division run by Dobbins, reporting directly to CEO Dave McKay.
What did RBC Ventures build under Dobbins?
The Globe and Mail reported on June 13, 2018 that the division had seven businesses in market, including Arrive for newcomers to Canada, and twelve more in development. RBC's February 2021 biography says it had launched over 15 new businesses since 2018 and acquired four.
What was Dobbins's career before RBC Ventures?
RBC's February 2021 biography says Dobbins joined RBC in 2010 from Capital One, having been Executive Vice President, Consumer Banking Segment there, after executive roles at Charter One Bank and Citibank, and that at RBC Dobbins earlier ran Personal Financing Products and U.S. banking strategy. Dobbins is a University of Delaware graduate.
What is Dobbins doing now?
CU Today reported on June 26, 2025, and Built In Chicago on June 27, 2025, that Alliant Credit Union named Dobbins CEO. Built In Chicago said Dobbins joined from venture firm Framework, having served there as a venture partner and senior advisor.