Diane Fraiman

Diane Fraiman is a Managing Director at Voyager Capital, where she focuses on investing in early-stage enterprise (B2B) software companies in the Pacific Northwest.1 With over 35 years of experience in the technology industry, Diane has established herself as a prominent figure in venture capital and the Oregon tech community.

Professional Background

Venture Capital Experience:: Diane has been working in venture capital since 2007. At Voyager Capital, she is responsible for investments in various companies, including:

Board director at Act-On and Syndio
Board observer at Lytics, SheerID, and Videon
Pre-seed investments in DeepSurface, Field Day, and Paxton AI1

Previous Roles:: Before her venture capital career, Diane held operational roles in marketing, strategy, and business development at several notable companies:

Digital Equipment Corporation (US, Europe, and Asia Pacific)
Sequent Computer (acquired by IBM)
Tektronix Video and Networking Division (acquired by Danaher)
Informix Software (acquired by IBM)
Sanctum, a VC-backed web application security software company (acquired by Watchfire and F5)1

Expertise and Focus

Diane is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs in highly disruptive markets such as:

Future of Work
AI-Enabled Businesses
Enterprise SaaS

She is also committed to raising the profile and mentoring women leaders in the tech industry.1

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University
Executive MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France1

Recognition and Community Involvement

Diane is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024, acknowledging her significant contributions to the Oregon tech community.3 4 5 She serves on several boards, including:

TiE Oregon
University of Oregon Seed Fund Advisory Board
Oregon State University Advantage Accelerator
Providence Women's and Children's Health1

Diane Fraiman is widely regarded as a strategic leader with broad tactical expertise, known for pushing those around her to achieve high standards.2 Her LinkedIn username is diane-fraiman-63663a1, as mentioned in the query.