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.
As Chief Financial Officer at Intellectual Ventures (IV), Larry Froeber brings a rare blend of operational expertise and venture capital insight to the helm of the company’s financial strategy. With over 17 years at IV, Larry has helped shape the organization’s evolution through its most complex and groundbreaking initiatives—managing all investor capital, overseeing fund lifecycles, and leading transformative transactions.
A Seattle-area native, Larry earned his accounting degree from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. His early career in public accounting gave him a solid foundation in business fundamentals, but it was his curiosity and appetite for challenge that led him to roles in telecom and satellite ventures, including a formative stint at Teledesic. That experience, and his time with a Seattle-based venture capital firm, gave him a unique perspective on how to operate and scale innovative companies—making him uniquely qualified to lead at Intellectual Ventures.
Larry thrives on complexity and change. “Our work at IV is never boring,” he says. “We’re always doing something different. It’s the only company in the world that does what we do at the scale that we do it.” From managing investor relations to collaborating with legal and finance teams on global transactions, Larry’s work is driven by a passion for solving problems and a deep respect for the people he works with.
His leadership philosophy is rooted in trust and autonomy. “Hire great people and get out of their way,” he says. “At IV, we have amazing people who know how to do their jobs well and trust themselves and their colleagues. This collaboration has resulted in a culture that is incredibly efficient—and inspiring.”
“Our work at IV is never boring. We’re always doing something different. It’s the only company in the world that does what we do at the scale that we do it.”
- Larry Froeber
Outside of work, Larry enjoys spending time with his wife, three kids, and two young grandchildren. He’s also an avid runner and lifelong learner. “There’s only so much time in a day—and in a life. I focus on what I’m good at and what I love, and I keep learning in those areas. That’s where I grow the most.”
Larry believes in focusing on strengths rather than shortcomings and encourages others to pursue what they love. When asked what advice he’d give to aspiring leaders, he says: “Cut through the noise. Simplify and clarify what matters. Making the complex understandable helps everyone stay focused and aligned.”
Larry’s favorite invention? IV spinout TerraPower. “They’ve created a new way to solve the world’s energy problems—and they cure cancer too. “And that’s just one part of what we do at IV. If that were our only achievement, it would still be remarkable.”
