Men To Watch Awards 2026 honors Robert Washington

Robert Washington is a Certified Venture Builder, 2X app publisher, business coach, real estate investor, and the Founder and CEO of Shelter Share. With a proven track record of building successful ventures from the ground up, Robert is dedicated to developing solutions that address real-world challenges and drive meaningful social impact.

As a distinguished speaker, he has shared his expertise at Texas A&M University’s McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship and on multiple podcasts, inspiring audiences with his insights on innovation, technology, and purpose-driven leadership. Passionate about empowering others, Robert actively supports entrepreneurship and community development, helping individuals and organizations transform ideas into sustainable opportunities.

Under his leadership, Shelter Share has earned recognition in several prestigious accelerator and innovation programs, including Builder & Backers, gBETA OKC, Oklahoma Minority Founders Accelerator, StartUP OU at the University of Oklahoma, and NewU in Tulsa, OK. Shelter Share also served as a Builder In Residence at the University of Oklahoma, further solidifying its impact in the startup ecosystem.

Robert and Shelter Share have been featured in major media outlets such as News Channel 4, The Oklahoman, Yahoo News, Black Wall Street Times, OKC Black Mag, The Farm - Atlanta, Canvas Rebel, and Bold Journey.