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Jerry Frantz
President at JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/
Profile
As President of JumpStart Ventures, Jerry provides vision, strategic planning and executional delivery to support activities and outcomes helping JumpStart deliver its mission while generating economic and financial returns to maximize JumpStart’s sustainability.
Currently, JumpStart’s tech investing efforts generate significant financial returns via JumpStart’s Evergreen, Focus, Health Collaboration and NEXT Fund.
JumpStart Ventures anticipates expanding its tech investing activities via the formation of new tech investment funds (corporate, institutional and/or in-house) and through the expansion of investing “platform”’ services.
Jerry joined JumpStart in 2004 as a member of the original team of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.
Prior to the formation of JumpStart Ventures, Jerry managed all JumpStart, Inc. entrepreneurial services activity and has been involved in every venture investment made by JumpStart to date.
His prior entrepreneurial experience includes working as Vice President of Marketing for venture-backed Classic Sports Network (now ESPN Classic).
He has also launched a variety of new products/initiatives in partnership with Nickelodeon, BET Jazz Productions, Five Star Technologies and the American Wine School.
Jerry’s career began at New York City advertising agency J.
Walter Thompson, followed by five years in brand management with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
He then served as Marketing Director for Radio City Music Hall Productions, where he helped lead Radio City to record revenue and attendance levels.
Jerry then returned to his hometown of Cleveland to rejoin Bristol-Myers Squibb at Matrix Essentials (later acquired by L’Oreal), where he managed a $200 million business unit and created the new product development and promotional marketing departments.
Jerry holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Jerry Frantz active positions
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JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/
![]() JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/ Investment ManagersFinance JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/ (JumpStart Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of JumpStart, Inc. founded in 2004 by David Lasner. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. | President | 2022-02-28 |
Former positions of Jerry Frantz
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC
![]() Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC researches and develops drugs and related pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA | Private Equity Investor | 2001-01-30 |
Classic Sports Network
![]() Classic Sports Network Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., Classic Sports Network offers sports programming on its cable network. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Stephen D. Greenberg. Classic Sports Network was acquired by The Walt Disney Co. on March 11, 1998. | Private Equity Investor | 1997-03-30 |
Radio City Music Hall Productions | Private Equity Investor | 1996-01-30 |
P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc.
![]() P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. produces and distributes hair color and hair care products. Its products include hair spray, shampoo, conditioner and hair styling items. Its brands include Herbal Essences, Nice 'n Easy, Hydrience, Ultress, Natural Instincts, Loving Care and Balsam Color. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-12-30 |
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Jerry Frantz
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
University of Michigan | Undergraduate Degree |
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Health Technology |
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J. Walter Thompson Co.
![]() J. Walter Thompson Co. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services J. Walter Thompson Co. provided advertising and related services. The firm provided creative ad development, campaign management, and strategic planning services to clients including Ford, Kraft, and Nestle. It also offered brand development and specialized marketing services, including customer relationship marketing, event marketing, and sponsorships. The company was founded by James Walter Thompson in 1864 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC
![]() Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC researches and develops drugs and related pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA | Commercial Services |
P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc.
![]() P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. produces and distributes hair color and hair care products. Its products include hair spray, shampoo, conditioner and hair styling items. Its brands include Herbal Essences, Nice 'n Easy, Hydrience, Ultress, Natural Instincts, Loving Care and Balsam Color. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Classic Sports Network
![]() Classic Sports Network Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., Classic Sports Network offers sports programming on its cable network. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Stephen D. Greenberg. Classic Sports Network was acquired by The Walt Disney Co. on March 11, 1998. | Consumer Services |
JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/
![]() JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/ Investment ManagersFinance JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/ (JumpStart Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of JumpStart, Inc. founded in 2004 by David Lasner. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. | Finance |
Radio City Music Hall Productions |
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