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From engineers to entrepreneurs, lab scientists to lawyers, financial wizards to technologists, the people of IV embody the power of innovation through collaboration and creative freedom. That’s why we draw on varied, even unlikely, professional backgrounds to build our teams. Whether we're investigating applications in advanced chemistry or incubating new companies, each new perspective can yield unexpected insights and results. Learn more about the diversely talented people and positions that drive our spirit of invention.

Melissa Kosciusko

Melissa Kosciusko

General Counsel and Vice President, Corporate Affairs

What does it take to navigate the legal complexities of a company built on invention? For nearly 18 years, Melissa Kosciusko has been guiding IV through novel transactions, fund compliance, and corporate affairs with a steady hand and a collaborative spirit.

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Larry Froeber

Larry Froeber

Chief Financial Officer

IV CFO Larry Froeber has been guiding investor relations, fund strategy, and global transactions with a steady hand and a curious mind for over 17 years. Larry reflects on his path from public accounting to venture capital, shares what keeps him energized at IV, and reveals his favorite invention.

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Michelle Macartney

Michelle Macartney

Director, IP Attorney

“I really like the fundamentals behind patent law,” says Michelle Macartney, director, IP attorney for Intellectual Ventures (IV). “It’s a fascinating area of law, this fine balance between fostering innovation and not going too far in granting monopolies.”

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Brian Holloway

Brian Holloway

Vice President, Deep Science Fund and Enterprise Science Fund

Given a longer time horizon to pursue ideas, the team is able to operate with greater patience and risk tolerance, says Brian, who earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, with a minor in materials science, from Stanford. But the extra latitude also means they’re constantly weighing investment now against worthwhile economic return later—in some cases, potentially much later. 

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