Michael Frank
Director/Board Member at Akumina, Inc.
Profile
Michael Frank is a seasoned, results-driven technology company executive with 40 years of experience in operating, investment and advisory roles.
He enjoys working with entrepreneurs to help startup and early stage companies in business strategy, business/corporate development, fundraising, management mentoring and board structuring.
His experience and network of senior technology professionals can help accelerate a company’s path to revenue.
Mr. Frank focuses on software, communications and Internet infrastructure markets.
His particular interests include cloud computing, digital media, e-commerce, enterprise computing, Internet infrastructure and mobile/wireless technologies.
Michael has invested in and worked with over 100 technology companies.
Michael’s operating background includes Tencor Instruments (now KLA-Tencor) as an Engineering Manager; Apollo Computer (now Hewlett Packard) as a Marketing Manager; Fluent (now Novell) as Co-Founder & Vice President of Marketing & Business Development.
Michael’s venture capital career includes 6 years at Advanced Technology Ventures as a General Partner in ATV IV, ATV V, ATV VI, ATV VII, during his tenure ATV had $1.5B under management.
Michael has an MS in Mechanical Engineering a BA in Psychology, and an MBA from Stanford University.
Michael Frank active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Akumina, Inc.
 Akumina, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Akumina, Inc. engages in development of digital engagement software. It offers modern intranet software, online collaboration engine, enterprise communications platform, digital workplace, intranet content management system and enterprise native mobility services. The company was founded by Edward J. Rogers and Steven Sherkanowski in 2011 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH. | Director/Board Member | 2018-09-30 |
Stage 1 Ventures LLC
 Stage 1 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Stage 1 Ventures LLC (Stage 1 Ventures) is an venture capital firm founded in 2006 by David William Baum. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | - |
IQ3Connect, Inc.
 IQ3Connect, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IQ3Connect, Inc. provides a real-time virtual reality collaboration platform for engineers and designers to work remotely on CAD designs in manufacturing enterprises. The company is based in Woburn, MA, and the CEO of the company is Ali Merchant. The company's iQ3Connect VR Workspaces offers new features and updates through their blog post category, providing details on the latest software features, enhancements, and upgrades. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-02-28 |
RacerX, Inc.
 RacerX, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology RacerX, Inc. helps businesses get to know their customers by providing customer insights. The American company's focus is on helping businesses understand who their customers really are, as they believe that businesses often spend a lot of money to acquire customers, but then struggle to retain them. | Consultant / Advisor | 2015-12-31 |
| Frank & Co. /Singapore/ | Director/Board Member | 2001-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael Frank
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|---|---|---|
Splitzee, Inc.
 Splitzee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Splitzee, Inc. develops team money collection applications. The private company is based in Belmont, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-12-30 |
Personal Remedies LLC
 Personal Remedies LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Personal Remedies LLC engages in the provision of a technology platform which identifies right dietary and lifestyle choices for various illnesses and health profiles. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2015-12-30 |
| Boston University | Consultant / Advisor | 2008-12-30 |
Progress Partners, Inc.
 Progress Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Progress Partners, Inc. provides financial advisory services. The firm specializes in digital media, sell-side M&A, mergers & acquisitions, buy-side M&A, private equity, software, corporate strategy. The company was founded by Nicholas Morse MacShane in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consultant / Advisor | 2006-12-30 |
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Training of Michael Frank
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Akumina, Inc.
Akumina, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Akumina, Inc. engages in development of digital engagement software. It offers modern intranet software, online collaboration engine, enterprise communications platform, digital workplace, intranet content management system and enterprise native mobility services. The company was founded by Edward J. Rogers and Steven Sherkanowski in 2011 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH. | Technology Services |
Stage 1 Ventures LLC
Stage 1 Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Stage 1 Ventures LLC (Stage 1 Ventures) is an venture capital firm founded in 2006 by David William Baum. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
IQ3Connect, Inc.
IQ3Connect, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IQ3Connect, Inc. provides a real-time virtual reality collaboration platform for engineers and designers to work remotely on CAD designs in manufacturing enterprises. The company is based in Woburn, MA, and the CEO of the company is Ali Merchant. The company's iQ3Connect VR Workspaces offers new features and updates through their blog post category, providing details on the latest software features, enhancements, and upgrades. | Technology Services |
RacerX, Inc.
RacerX, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology RacerX, Inc. helps businesses get to know their customers by providing customer insights. The American company's focus is on helping businesses understand who their customers really are, as they believe that businesses often spend a lot of money to acquire customers, but then struggle to retain them. | Electronic Technology |
| Frank & Co. /Singapore/ | |
Splitzee, Inc.
Splitzee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Splitzee, Inc. develops team money collection applications. The private company is based in Belmont, MA. | Technology Services |
Personal Remedies LLC
Personal Remedies LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Personal Remedies LLC engages in the provision of a technology platform which identifies right dietary and lifestyle choices for various illnesses and health profiles. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Progress Partners, Inc.
Progress Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Progress Partners, Inc. provides financial advisory services. The firm specializes in digital media, sell-side M&A, mergers & acquisitions, buy-side M&A, private equity, software, corporate strategy. The company was founded by Nicholas Morse MacShane in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Silicon Valley Bank
 Silicon Valley Bank Regional BanksFinance Silicon Valley Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers banking services to the hardware and infrastructure, software and internet, life science and healthcare, energy and resource innovation, private equity and venture capital, and premium wine industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Finance |
| BizLand, Inc. | Technology Services |
ATV Capital Management Inc.
 ATV Capital Management Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ATV Capital Management Inc. (ATV Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1979. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Datasage, Inc.
 Datasage, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Datasage, Inc. develops e-marketing and personalization software. The company is based in Reading, MA. The company was founded by David B. Blundin, Eric F. Brown, John Lunny, Charles D. Johnson, Michael Blundin. Datasage was acquired by Vignette Corp. on February 15, 2000 for $650.76 million. | Technology Services |
Micro Focus International Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Micro Focus International Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Micro Focus International Plc engages in the management of mature infrastructure software assets to organizations leverage value from their investments in IT infrastructure and business applications. It operates through the Micro Focus Product Portfolio segment. The Micro Focus Product Portfolio segment comprises of host connectivity; identity; access and security; development and information technology operations management tools; and collaboration and networking. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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