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Michael Frank

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Operating Partner at Stage 1 Ventures

Boston

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Michael Frank has 35 years of experience in operating, investment, and advisory roles within technology companies. He advises early and growth stage companies on business strategy, corporate development, fundraising, and management, with particular focus on enterprise software and communications markets including cloud computing, digital media, e-commerce, and mobile technologies. He currently serves as an advisor at eighty2i.

Experience

  1. eighty2iAdvisorcurrent2025 — presentSeverna Park, Maryland, United States
  2. VizitInvestor (Operating Partner, Stage 1 Ventures)current2024 — presentBoston, MA
  3. Massachusetts Materials TechnologiesAdvisor (MIT Venture Mentoring Service)current2023 — presentNatick, MA
  4. Jaxon AIAdvisor (MIT Venture Mentoring Service)current2019 — presentBoston, MA
  5. AkuminaBoard Director & Investor (Operating Partner, Stage 1 Ventures)current2018 — presentNashua, NH
  6. IQ3Connect Inc.Advisory Board Member & Chaircurrent2018 — presentWoburn, MA
  7. Frank & Co.Early/Expansion Stage Company Advisor & Board Directorcurrent2002 — present
  8. MassChallengeBusiness Plan Judge & Mentorcurrent2014 — presentBoston, MA
  9. MIT Venture Mentoring ServiceBusiness Mentorcurrent2013 — presentCambridge, MA
  10. Silverwood PartnersIndustry Advisor2018 — 2022Sherborn, MA
  11. RacerX IncAdvisory Board Member2016 — 2022Canton, MA
  12. Proton MailAdvisor (MIT Venture Mentoring Service)2014 — 2020Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland
  13. SplitzeeAdvisory Board Member2016 — 2018Waltham, MA
  14. MIT Enterprise Forum Mentor Smart ProgramBusiness Mentor2014 — 2018Cambridge, MA
  15. Personal RemediesAdvisory Board Member2014 — 2016Georgetown, MA
  16. Alzheimer's Disease Center, Boston UniversityAdvisory Board Member2006 — 2008Boston, MA
  17. SpinWave Systems (acquired by ECS Group)Chairman, Co-Founder & Investor2005 — 2006Westford, MA
  18. Progress PartnersAdvisory Board Member2003 — 2006Cambridge, MA
  19. The Otter GroupAdvisory Board Member2004 — 2005Cambridge, MA
  20. Image FortressAdvisory Board Member2002 — 2003Littleton, MA
  21. Silicon Valley BankAdvisory Board Member2000 — 2002Newton, MA
  22. BizLand, Inc./Endurance International Group Inc. (EIGI)Board Director & Founding Investor1999 — 2002Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
  23. Advanced Technology VenturesGeneral Partner1996 — 2002Waltham, MA
  24. DataSage Inc.Board Director & Investor1998 — 2001Reading, Massachusetts, United States
  25. Webline CommunicationsBoard Observer & Investor1997 — 2000Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
  26. Frank & Co.Independent Consultant1991 — 1995Wellesley, MA
  27. Fluent (now Novell)Vice President, Marketing & Co-Founder1989 — 1990Framingham, MA
  28. Apollo Computer (now Hewlett-Packard)Group Manager, Financial & Commercial Markets1984 — 1989Chelmsford, MA

Skills & more

Executive AdvisoryEarly Stage Companies4Business Model Development3Business Development11Business Strategy28Angel Investing12Venture Capital43Corporate Development12Investments8Mergers & Acquisitions6Start-ups42Due Diligence2
+12 moreMergersStrategyPrivate EquityStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipManagementPrivate PlacementsCompetitive AnalysisM&A experienceValuationEnterprise SoftwareCleantech

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John Sheehan
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Jonathan Gordon
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Joseph Pianelli
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Frank?
Michael Frank has 35 years of experience in operating, investment, and advisory roles within technology companies. He advises early and growth stage companies on business strategy, corporate development, fundraising, and management, with particular focus on enterprise software and communications markets including cloud computing, digital media, e-commerce, and mobile technologies. He currently serves as an advisor at eighty2i.
Where does Michael Frank work?
Michael Frank is Operating Partner at Stage 1 Ventures.
Where did Michael Frank go to school?
Michael Frank studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Stanford University (Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering); Stanford University (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology).

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Also worked at IQ3Connect Inc.1

Ali DialloManaging Director at NOVA Prime

Also worked at DataSage Inc.1

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