Frank Alfano, Head of Growth & Business Development

Frank Alfano leads Business Development and Growth at the Scratch Foundation, leveraging 30 years of experience in building and scaling businesses. He is a results-driven executive with a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded several successful companies, including Mercury Energy (acquired by Real Goods Solar), MTM Technologies, and Interliant. Frank also served as Chief Revenue Officer at Techstars, where he spearheaded the creation of 65 accelerator programs worldwide, generating operating revenue and venture capital. Prior to Techstars, he was Chief Revenue Officer at MakerBot Industries, driving sales and market expansion. His experience includes leadership roles at GE Capital and E&Y. Frank is adept at identifying customer needs, building high-performing teams, and delivering solutions that drive growth and impact.