Rob LaBonne

Robert LaBonne is the personal brand of Connecticut entrepreneur Rob LaBonne, who shares his experiences, reflections, and lessons from building and growing businesses. A member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Learning Chair for its Connecticut chapter, he hosts events and connects with people interested in entrepreneurship and personal growth.

LaBonne leads his family’s fourth-generation supermarket business, which operates four locations, employs nearly 400 people, and serves about 30,000 customers each week. He also owns and develops self-storage facilities. Since purchasing his first facility in 2020, he has expanded the business and increased its value, gaining experience in real estate, financing, zoning, floodplains, and construction.

His entrepreneurial background includes a landscape construction company, a tent rental business he grew and sold, ecommerce projects, and work at a high-growth software company. Through his website and social media, including X, LaBonne shares business insights and personal musings, and invites fellow builders and entrepreneurs to connect and compare notes. His interests outside work include family life, waterskiing, jiu-jitsu, fitness, golf, hunting, and conservation.