Jonathan Frankle, Angel Investor

Jonathan Frankle is the Chief AI Scientist at Databricks, a role he has held since 2023 following the company’s $1.3B acquisition of MosaicML, where he was Chief Scientist and Co‑Founder. At MosaicML, he helped pioneer scalable generative AI infrastructure, advancing research and deployment for enterprise applications. Earlier in his career, Jonathan was a student researcher at Facebook AI Research (FAIR), contributing to foundational work in machine learning. His expertise spans deep learning, model optimization, and applied AI, with a focus on bridging cutting‑edge research and practical implementation. As an investor, Jonathan has backed DatologyAI, Patronus AI, and, most recently, Guide Labs, which raised $9M in its 2025 seed round. His portfolio reflects a strong commitment to supporting startups that push the boundaries of AI innovation.