David Frankel

DAVID FRANKEL is a Technologist-in-Residence with Blueprint Ventures.
Mr. Frankel brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, technology and
executive experience to the Blueprint Ventures team. He is recognized as
a technology executive able to bridge technical, managerial, regulatory
and financing issues and help management teams drive toward
differentiation in the marketplace. His technology interests include
wireline and mobile communications, high-performance computing and IT
infrastructure. Previously, he was the Founder and CTO of Jetstream
Communications, a pioneering developer of voice-over-packet systems
backed by Canaan, Crosspoint, Mayfield, Mohr Davidow, MCI/Worldcom,
Nortel and others. Prior to its acquisition by Paradyne, Jetstream
successfully shipped more than $50 million of products to carriers in
North America, Asia and Europe. As a seasoned Silicon Valley
entrepreneur, Mr. Frankel brings a deep understanding of technology,
company building, fundraising, business development and marketing. In
addition, he brings deep relationships with equipment providers and
carriers. Previously, he was Vice President of Engineering at Tricord
Systems, a leading developer of Intel-based server computers. Earlier,
at ETA Systems, he was Director of Systems Engineering for the company’s
line of supercomputers. Mr. Frankel started his career at Control Data
Corporation, working with semiconductor CAD tools and chip design
automation. He holds three US patents, with several US and international
applications pending. He is also a member of the IEEE. he holds a BS in
Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.