Brian Frank
Verified
I build products to improve how millions of people work, play or learn through technology. My experience in the tech sector spans close to 20 years, defining and delivering numerous innovative, high-profile products for Mobile & the Web.
In the last 4 years, I've helped raise tens of millions in venture capital for startups, and led 2 companies to successful exits - Posterous (aquired by Twitter) & Timeful (aquired by Google).
As a Product Leader, I'm big company 'tested' - Palm, Adobe & Twitter. And I'm startup 'hardened' - bCandid (acq. by Software.com), Posterous (acq. by Twitter), Timeful (acq. by Google).
Recently, I've turned my attention to improving the worldwide Food System through the responsible application of science & technology.
I'm a graduate of Cornell University with dual degrees in CS and Science & Technology Studies, with a concentration in HCI.
Outside of work, I play ice hockey, host dinner parties and (previously) spent time as a Wine Director for a Francis Ford Coppola restaurant.
Here's more about me:
* An experienced Product Manager - crafting a product vision, developing business strategies, determining revenue potential, specifying requirements, directing design & bringing high-quality products to market.
* An Entrepreneur - identifying emerging market opportunities and developing cutting-edge services for millions, if not billions, of users.
* An HCI specialist - having a background in information architecture, interaction design & usability testing, and holding patents on Input Method for Spreadsheets, Microsoft, 1999, Excel 2000
* Profiled by Fast Company in the article "Why Twitter Bought Posterous: Talent and Apple", March 13th, 2012. http://www.fastcompany.com/1824394/why-twitter-bought-posterous-talent-and-apple
Specialties: Executive management, investments, startups, team leadership, business development, product strategy & vision, marketing, UI design, market segmentation, user research, usability testing