Phil Frank

Autonomously assembling spacecraft IN SPACE for massive scale and performance

Founded, established, and ran operations of this venture-backed Generative AI startup that revolutionized e-commerce search with patented technology, enhancing customer satisfaction and sales for Fortune 100 retailers. Scaled operations, including EU subsidiary, secured multiple venture funding rounds, and completed sale to strategic acquirer.

Revitalized financial and operational systems as CFO of Minim, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company under Motorola brand that merged with Zoom Telephonics. Spearheaded modernization of systems, transitioning operations to cloud, clarifying inventory tracking, and overseeing finance, strategy, M&A, IT, HR, legal, and compliance. Updated controls for compliance with SEC regulations. Transitioned to independent director role to evolve fiscal and strategic direction.

Engaged to support Apollo in evaluating several high-stakes acquisitions and investments and provided strategic and operational advisory services.

Selected by venture investors to serve as CEO of this tech pioneer shaping future of mobile connectivity with patented ML and AI solutions. Realigned company for operating success and partnered with CTO to engage with customers to access market potential. Completed sale to strategic acquirer.

Served in leadership role for publicly traded $30B global telecommunications supplier. Oversaw team accountable for M&A activities, joint ventures, and corporate partnerships. Led all sell and buy-side M&A deals and monetization of IP portfolio. Directed equity investments in emerging technology companies.

Amplified presence in North America, taking charge of sales, service delivery, P&L, and customer success for key markets in US and Canada. Led specialized team of sales and support professionals and a managed call center service organization of over 400 internal staff to support complex network infrastructure solutions.

Led strategic M&A initiatives, driving corporate and network strategy, and spearheaded $41B all-cash sale to Cingular. Managed physical due diligence for networking and technology. Subsequently appointed integration officer and served as a Strategy and Business Development Council member, chaired by the CEO.

Founding team member of venture-backed high-tech strategic advisory boutique that went public [NASDAQ: DTPI] in 1997 and grew into leader in finance, M&A, strategy, and technology advisory. Company was sold to PwC in 2010 for $378M