Frank Balas

Experience

1. NLM PhotonicsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentSeattle, WA
2. Emerald Technology VenturesSr. Investment Directorcurrent2024 — presentToronto, ON
3. Emerald Technology VenturesInvestment Directorcurrent2021 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
4. Emerald Technology VenturesVenture Investor2009 — 2021
5. FOSSA SystemsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentMadrid
6. MAHLE chargeBIGBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentStuttgart
7. Rhombus Energy SolutionsBoard Observer2020 — 2022San Diego, California, United States
8. Powerhouse DynamicsBoard Observer2016 — 2019Greater Boston Area
9. Visedo OyBoard Observer2016 — 2017Lappeenranta Area, Finland
10. PowerGain TechnologiesPresident2005 — 2009Montreal, QC
11. Capstone Turbine CorpEngineering Manager1999 — 2004
12. Rolls RoyceProject Engineer1993 — 1999
13. Pratt & Whitney CanadaStructures Analyst1989 — 1991

Education

1. HEC MontréalMBA2004 — 2005
2. McGill UniversityBEng, Mechanical Engineering1986 — 1989

Skills & more

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Same school

Also attended HEC Montréal96

TETom Espiard-CignacoPresident and Managing Director at CapagroNONassim OliveGeneral Partner at Eterna CapitalGTGenevieve TanguayPartner at Panache VenturesEMEric Martineau-FortinFounder & Managing Partner at White Star CapitalJMJean-Francois MarcouxCo-Founder & Managing Partner at White Star CapitalYFYannick FollaHead of AI & Automation at White Star Capital

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Also attended McGill University349

HFHarley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesMLMattias LjungmanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNANoubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringDNDavid NaultGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalLMLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalLPLisa PurcellInvestor at Third Rock Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at NLM Photonics2

GCGraham CareyInvestment Director - Advanced Materials at Emerald Technology Ventures AgDMDeepthi MadhavaDiligence & Investment Sourcing at Oregon Venture Fund

Also worked at Rhombus Energy Solutions4

MMMarkus MoorSenior Partner, Chief Investment Officer at Emerald Technology Ventures AgAMAndrée-Lise MéthotFounder and Managing Partner, Cycle Capital at Circular Innovation FundGGGerd GoetteInvestment Committee Member at Virescent VenturesRDRobbie DiamondPresident & CEO, Securing America's Future Energy at Maniv Mobility

Also worked at Capstone Turbine Corp2

DMDavid McShaneExecutive Vice President at Autotech VenturesPCPaul CampbellAerospace Advisor at Cortado Ventures

Also worked at Rolls Royce18

JAJessie AbramsPrincipal at Permanent Capital VenturesWLWendy LamAdvisor at ChrysalixBSBen StoryInvestor at NEW VISTA CAPITALCHChris HandyPartner, Head of West Midlands at LDCMEMike EdwardsInvestment Director at Volution VenturesRRRoel ReijnenPartner at TIIN Capital

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