Congratulations to John Frankel, who was recently awarded “Financier of the Year” during a breakfast held by the New Jersey Technology Council (www.njtc.org) on June 8, 2012. 

The award is presented annually to a venture capitalist, investment merchant or commercial banker who has contributed to the economic development of New Jersey’s technology community.

Past winners include: Chris Sugden, Managing Partner, Edison Ventures; Mario Casabona, Founder, Casabona Ventures; Greg Olsen, CEO, GHO Ventures, LLP; Don Caldwell, Chairman & Sr. Managing Partner, Cross Atlantic Partners; Conor Mullett, General Partner, Updata Partners; John McCormac, Treasurer, State of NJ; Jim Gunton, General Partner, NJTC Venture Fund; John Martinson, Managing Partner, Edison Venture Fund; and Caren Franzini, Exec. Director, New Jersey Economic Development Authority.