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Will Grannis was the founder of What's Next, founded in 2011, where the title held was CEO from 2011 to 2013.
Current jobs include Independent Director at Kiavi, Inc. since 2022; Director at Mandiant, Inc.; Advisory Board Member at MissionLink since 2021; Senior Advisor at CapitalG Management Co. LLC since 2022; Chief Technology Officer at Google Cloud since 2015; and Investor at DataTribe Opportunities General Partner LLC since 2018.
Former jobs include Director at Mandiant, Inc.; Director at Poplicus, Inc.; CTO at L3 Technologies, Inc. from 2013 to 2015; and Technical Advisor at Defense Innovation Unit Experimental from 2018 to 2020.
Education includes an MBA degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, conferred in 2009.
Will Grannis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MANDIANT, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kiavi, Inc.
Kiavi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered lending platform for residential real estate investors | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-10 |
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud computing services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2015-02-28 |
CapitalG Management Company LLC
CapitalG Management Company LLC Investment ManagersFinance CapitalG invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Europe, China and India. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in growth-stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 to 200 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-04-30 |
DataTribe Opportunities General Partner LLC | Private Equity Investor | 2018-05-31 |
MissionLink
MissionLink Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that develops emerging technologies and scientific advancements | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-30 |
Former positions of Will Grannis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fielding and scaling commercial technology across the United State military | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-12-30 |
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2015-04-29 |
What's Next
What's Next Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software development technology services | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-03-30 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Mandiant, Inc.
Mandiant, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cyber security services and develops related software platform | Technology Services |
Kiavi, Inc.
Kiavi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered lending platform for residential real estate investors | Technology Services |
L3 Technologies, Inc.
L3 Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies communication & electronic systems for military and commercial platforms | Electronic Technology |
MissionLink
MissionLink Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that develops emerging technologies and scientific advancements | Commercial Services |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CapitalG Management Company LLC
CapitalG Management Company LLC Investment ManagersFinance CapitalG invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Europe, China and India. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in growth-stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 50 to 200 million. | Finance |
Poplicus, Inc.
Poplicus, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a defense software company | Technology Services |
What's Next
What's Next Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software development technology services | Technology Services |
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud computing services | Technology Services |
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fielding and scaling commercial technology across the United State military | Commercial Services |
DataTribe Opportunities General Partner LLC |
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