Frank Klemens
InvestorManaging 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
- Purdue ScienceMember Purdue Science Alumni Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- BioCloak, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- PlantSustain, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- DisSolvesMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- Nexture Bio, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- BioBond Adhesives, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- TerraSafe Materials, Inc.Member Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Big Idea VenturesManaging Director at Big Idea Venturescurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- LUNANO INC.Advisor to Lunanocurrent2021 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
- multus mediaAdvisor to Multus Mediacurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- ReStalkAdvisor to ReStalkcurrent2020 — presentUnited States
- SuperchargerAdvisor to SuperChargercurrent2020 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
- FKK Consulting LLCChief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentWilmington, Delaware, United States
- Chemical Angel NetworkMember and Investor2020 — 2022United States
- CheMat Venture PartnersManaging Partner2021 — 2022United States
- FedTechAdvisor to FedTech2020 — 2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- DuPontManaging Director2016 — 2020Wilmington, Delaware
- DuPontDirector of Licensing2006 — 2020Wilmington, Delaware
- DuPontBudget and Project Manager1997 — 2006Wilmington, DE
- DuPontRegulatory Analytical Scientist1991 — 1997Wilmington, DE
- Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of CommerceBoard Member2018 — 2020Philadelphia, PA
Skills & more
Corporate Venture Capital66Technology Transfer52Product Development45Start-ups19Investments11Commercialization14Business Development13Licensing8Business Strategy6Biotechnology4Life Sciences5Patents4
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Cross-functional Team LeadershipStart-up VenturesStrategyStrategic PlanningRelationship BuildingNegotiationManagementLeadershipFrom Frank's professional profile.
Colleagues at Big Idea Ventures
Adrien Villalonga
Associate at Big Idea Ventures
Andrew Ive
Managing Partner at Big Idea Ventures
Bill Arnold
Venture Discovery Director, Generation Food Rural Partners at Big Idea Ventures
Caroline Mak
Program Director, NYC Accelerator at Big Idea Ventures
Dhanesh Alagarsamy
Investment Associate at Big Idea Ventures
Elsa Swanson Sareen
Vice President, Generation Food Rural Partners at Big Idea Ventures
Emily Linett
Director of Investor Relations at Big Idea Ventures
Laine Clark
Program Manager at Big Idea Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Frank Klemens?
- 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.
- Where does Frank Klemens work?
- Frank Klemens is Managing Director, Generation Food Rural Partners Fund at Big Idea Ventures.
- Where did Frank Klemens go to school?
- Frank Klemens studied at Purdue University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), BioInorganic Chemistry); Purdue University (Master’s Degree, Chemistry); John Carroll University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry).
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Also attended John Carroll University10
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