Frank S. Greene

Frank S. Greene Jr. (October 19, 1938 – December 26, 2009) was an American scientist and venture capitalist. In 1993 Greene founded New Vista Capital, a venture capital firm that focussed on minority groups. He was awarded outstanding alumni awards from Washington University in St. Louis, Purdue University and Santa Clara University.

Education Greene was one of the first African-American students to study at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and moved to Purdue University for his graduate studies. After his time in the Air Force Greene returned to higher education, starting a doctoral research program at Santa Clara University. The projects completed by TDC included the avionics equipment for the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, the space shuttle programme and a communication system for scuba divers. By 1987 ZeroOne had reached annual revenues of $15 million. The scholarship is for African-American scholars from the San Jose area. a venture capital firm that supports people from marginalised groups. The Frank S. Greene scholars program was established in 2001 to support students in K–12 education in accessing mathematics and science education. The program boasts an impressive success rate; with all of its graduate attending college. The scholars program includes a science fair, monthly classes, an engineering competition, a career day and parent enrichment workshops. 2009 Palo Alto City Hall Most Important African-Americans in Technology

Personal life

Greene was born in Washington, D.C. His parents were Frank S. Greene Senior and Irma Olivia Swygert. He was raised in a segregated society and was part of the civil rights movement. Greene died on December 26, 2009.