Fraser Verrusio

Fraser is a steady advocate for creative and disruptive global innovation. As a world-class networker focused on guiding and mentoring innovators and entrepreneurs, he enjoys being a problem solver and business driver for startups and growing enterprises. He is a seasoned strategist, who focuses on Corporate and Go to Market Strategy, Routes to Market, Product and Business Development, Business Model Optimization, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Development, Validation and Connecting Dots globally. Fraser also has an in-depth understanding of the intricacies within governments, deep knowledge of a variety of corporate operations and proven know-how in effectively bring these two disciplines together. Having spent a majority of his career dealing directly with federal and international political stakeholders, he has built strong relationships at all levels of government. As a leader in identifying innovation and finding the connective tissue that joins business development and strategic opportunity, his talent and experience in corporate and government settings capture a long history of bipartisanship and a proven ability to navigate challenging political, legislative and business landscapes to deliver adept results.

When not growing Global Foundry, Fraser focuses his efforts on early stage and seed opportunities as well as other creative investments. His philanthropic interests include youth homelessness, improving foster care outcomes through technology, and feeding the hungry. He grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Southern California.