Rob Frasca
Rob Frasca is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of COSIMO Ventures, a pioneering deep tech investment firm that transforms promising disruptive companies into global industry leaders. At COSIMO Ventures, Frasca manages the firm's public tokenized fund, COSIMO X. Frasca is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and visionary online pioneer who founded and brought 3 venture-backed startups to successful exits, and served as CEO of 4 companies. He is a frequent speaker on blockchain and cryptocurrencies and is well-versed in disruptive technologies that are reshaping global markets. He previously held executive positions at Lycos, Affinnova, Kaneva, Viximo, and Vivox.
Rob Frasca Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Academic History
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M.B.A., M.S.I.A.
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B.S., Mechanical Engineering
STARTUPS
Rob is widely recognized for creating the first internet fintech company, GALT Technologies, the Internet’s first stock quote and portfolio management service- NETworth, which was eventually acquired by Intuit in 1994 and became Quicken Financial Network.
His second startup, an early artificial intelligence company, was acquired by Lycos, the second-most-popular internet portal at the time, where he became VP and General Manager.
Frasca’s third startup, Affinnova, was acquired by Nielsen in 2014.
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, COSIMO Ventures
Board of Advisors, Black Manta Capital Partners
Board of Advisors, Fortuna Custody Solutions
Board Member, Oneiro Inc.
Dean's Advisory Board Member, Rochester Institute of Technology
EARLY CAREER & EXPERTISE
Rob has experience developing and marketing application development platforms based on data independence.
He is a technology expert with a deep understanding of blockchain, its potential, and its transformative impact on the financial industry.
He is a visionary and online pioneer who has brought over 50 products to market, including one with over 100 million users.
He is also a decorated U.S. Naval Flight Officer with 18 combat missions in Iraq.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
Rob is a sought-after speaker on cryptocurrencies and emerging opportunities in blockchain.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.