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Frank Klemens

Investor

Managing Director, Generation Food Rural Partners Fund at Big Idea Ventures

Greater Philadelphia

About

Managing Director with expertise in biotech, food ingredients, food safety, and advanced materials. Previously Managing Director at DuPont Ventures, he oversaw sourcing, equity investments, and licensing across multiple sectors. He holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from Purdue University.

Experience

  1. Purdue ScienceMember Purdue Science Alumni Board of Directorscurrent2024 β€” presentUnited States
  2. BioCloak, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 β€” presentUnited States
  3. PlantSustain, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 β€” presentUnited States
  4. DisSolvesMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 β€” presentUnited States
  5. Nexture Bio, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  6. BioBond Adhesives, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. TerraSafe Materials, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  8. Big Idea VenturesManaging Director at Big Idea Venturescurrent2022 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  9. LUNANO INC.Advisor to Lunanocurrent2021 β€” presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
  10. multus mediaAdvisor to Multus Mediacurrent2021 β€” presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  11. ReStalkAdvisor to ReStalkcurrent2020 β€” presentUnited States
  12. SuperchargerAdvisor to SuperChargercurrent2020 β€” presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
  13. FKK Consulting LLCChief Executive Officercurrent2020 β€” presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
  14. Chemical Angel NetworkMember and Investor2020 β€” 2022United States
  15. CheMat Venture PartnersManaging Partner2021 β€” 2022United States
  16. FedTechAdvisor to FedTech2020 β€” 2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  17. DuPontManaging Director2016 β€” 2020Wilmington, Delaware
  18. DuPontDirector of Licensing2006 β€” 2020Wilmington, Delaware
  19. DuPontBudget and Project Manager1997 β€” 2006Wilmington, DE
  20. DuPontRegulatory Analytical Scientist1991 β€” 1997Wilmington, DE

Education

  1. Purdue UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), BioInorganic Chemistry1986 β€” 1991
  2. Purdue UniversityMaster’s Degree, Chemistry1986 β€” 1988
  3. John Carroll UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry1982 β€” 1986

Skills & more

Corporate Venture Capital66Technology Transfer52Product Development45Start-ups19Investments11Commercialization14Business Development13Licensing8Business Strategy6Biotechnology4Life Sciences5Patents4
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