Etham (“Ay Tom”) Frenkel
About Etham (“Ay Tom”) Frenkel
Etham Frenkel is the Vice President at Thoma Bravo Growth, specializing in AI/ML technologies and investment opportunities in the crypto and web3 sectors. He has a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in investment management and banking.
Work at Thoma Bravo
Etham Frenkel serves as Vice President at Thoma Bravo Growth, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he specializes in the application of AI and machine learning technologies within the investment portfolio. He focuses on identifying investment opportunities in the Israeli tech sector and has expertise in the crypto and web3 software sectors, contributing to the firm's strategic investments.
Education and Expertise
Etham Frenkel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Tulane University, graduating summa cum laude with departmental honors. His academic background supports his expertise in technology investments, particularly in the crypto and web3 sectors.
Background
Frenkel has a diverse professional background. He began his career as a NCAA Division I student-athlete on the Tulane Men's Tennis Team from 2009 to 2013. He worked as a Research Associate at Tulane University's Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from 2011 to 2013. He then transitioned to the finance sector, working at Goldman Sachs in both Investment Management and Investment Banking roles from 2014 to 2018.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Thoma Bravo, Etham Frenkel held several positions in various companies. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at Shell for nine months in 2013-2014 and served as a Tech Growth Equity Investor at General Atlantic from 2018 to 2020. In 2021, he took on startup roles at Modern Treasury and FalconX, focusing on growth and product marketing, as well as corporate development.
Achievements
Etham Frenkel has achieved notable academic and professional milestones. He graduated summa cum laude from Tulane University and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. His contributions to investment strategies at Thoma Bravo Growth, particularly in AI/ML technologies and the Israeli tech sector, highlight his impact in the field.