Chris Fralic

Chris Fralic is a prominent figure in the technology and venture capital industry who recently joined the Board of Trustees at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in April 2024.1 Here are some key details about Chris Fralic:

Professional Background

Chris Fralic is currently a Board Partner at First Round Capital, a seed-stage technology venture capital firm.2 In this role, he has led investments in successful companies like Roblox, Ring, and Warby Parker.1 Fralic has nearly 40 years of experience in the technology industry, spanning from the early days of personal computing to the rise of internet companies.1

Career Highlights

• First Round Capital: Joined as a Partner in 2006 and became Board Partner in 20182
• TED Conferences: Served as Director of Strategic Partnerships in 2006, helping launch TEDTalks2
• del.icio.us: Worked as VP of Business Development2
• Early career: Started in retail computer sales at Jonathan's Computer Centers in 19842

Other Roles and Interests

• Executive producer of documentaries, including "Uncropped" and "Recollections"1
• Avid vintage technology collector1
• Trustee at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia12
• Guest lecturer at universities including Yale, Wharton, and Villanova12

Education

• MBA from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business2
• BSBA from Villanova University2

Chris Fralic's appointment to Cooper Hewitt's Board of Trustees is seen as valuable due to his passion for design, extensive technology experience, and innovative outlook on the role of design museums.1