Michael Freni

Michael Freni is a senior executive at Mass General Brigham, holding the position of Vice President, Business Development & Venture Partner for the AI Digital Innovation Fund (AIDIF).1 His role focuses on supporting the commercialization of key Mass General Brigham assets, collaborating with industry, and exploring potential digital and artificial intelligence investments for the venture fund.2

Career at Mass General Brigham

Freni has been with Mass General Brigham for several years, progressing through various roles:

• Current Position: Vice President, Business Development & Venture Partner, AIDIF (March 2022 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Managing Director, Business Development & Venture Partner, AIDIF (August 2021 - March 2022)
  • Senior Director, Business Development & AI Digital Innovation Venture Fund (February 2021 - August 2021)
  • Director, Business Development, Partners Innovation | AI Digital Innovation Fund (March 2019 - January 2021)1

Responsibilities

In his current role, Freni is responsible for:

1. Supporting the commercialization of Mass General Brigham assets
2. Facilitating industry collaborations
3. Exploring digital and AI investment opportunities for the venture fund
4. Contributing to revenue generation through various channels, including licensing and company creation12

Background

Before joining Mass General Brigham Innovation, Freni spent ten years in Mass General Brigham corporate business planning. His previous roles included:

• Senior Executive Director of Business Transformation
• Corporate Director of Business Planning

In these positions, he led system-wide strategic initiatives, including:

• Exploring new business opportunities
• Improving operational and financial aspects of key hospitals
• Overseeing mergers and acquisitions
• Developing physician and hospital networks
• Evaluating joint-venture and partnership opportunities
• Developing innovative clinical offerings
• Managing large capital projects2

Education

Michael Freni holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and an MBA from Boston College.2