Franklin Raines
Founder at XAPPmedia, Inc.
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Franklin D.
Raines is the founder of XAPPmedia, Inc. where he serves as Executive Chairman since 2012.
He is also the founder of Bespoken Holdings, Inc. Mr. Raines's current jobs include Director positions at Exclusive Resorts LLC, XAPP AI Holdings, Inc., and Grain Management LLC, and a Member-Regents Board position at Smithsonian Institution.
He is also an Advisor at Early Light Ventures.
Mr. Raines's former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer positions at Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae Foundation, and Director positions at PepsiCo, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Time Warner, Inc., Revolution Money, Inc., Extend Health LLC, Revolution Health Group LLC, and Lazard Frères & Co. LLC.
He also served as a Trustee at Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Maryland).
Mr. Raines received his undergraduate degree from Harvard Law School in 1976.
Franklin Raines active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Exclusive Resorts LLC
 Exclusive Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Exclusive Resorts LLC owns and operates vacation homes and resorts. It operates a private club for luxury vacations worldwide. The firm provides a collection of privately managed luxury residences in destinations. The company was founded by Thomas W. Filippini in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
XAPPmedia, Inc.
 XAPPmedia, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services XAPPmedia, Inc. provides audio advertising services. It solutions include one vice AI, voice app managed service, voice landing pages, voice cast for podcasts and custom voice apps. The company was founded by Franklin D. Raines, Patrick B. Higbie, John Kelvie and Michael Myers in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Founder | 2011-12-31 |
Bespoken Holdings, Inc.
 Bespoken Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bespoken Holdings, Inc. provides technology services. It specializes in automated testing and monitoring for voice interactive artificial intelligence. The company was founded by John P. Kelvie and Franklin D. Raines and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Founder | - |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Early Light Ventures
 Early Light Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Early Light Ventures LLC (Early Light Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Sam Diener. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
XAPP AI Holdings, Inc.
 XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based optimization workflow tools for teaching custom. The company is based in Centreville, VA. The CEO of the company is Patrick B. Higbie. | Director/Board Member | - |
Grain Management LLC
 Grain Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grain Management LLC (Grain Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by David Grain. The firm is headquartered in Washington, Columbia. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Franklin Raines
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| PFIZER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2005-04-27 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-20 |
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Training of Franklin Raines
| Harvard Law School | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| PFIZER, INC. | Health Technology |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Time Warner, Inc.
 Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Time Warner, Inc. engaged in the provision of cable network, filmed entertainment, and publishing services. It operated through the following segments: Turner, Home Box Office, and Warner Bros. The Turner segment created and programed branded news, entertainment, sports and kids multi-platform content for consumers around the world. The Home Box Office segment operated the HBO and Cinemax multichannel premium pay television services. The Warner Bros. segment produced and distributed television shows, feature films, and games. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Exclusive Resorts LLC
Exclusive Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Exclusive Resorts LLC owns and operates vacation homes and resorts. It operates a private club for luxury vacations worldwide. The firm provides a collection of privately managed luxury residences in destinations. The company was founded by Thomas W. Filippini in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Extend Health LLC
 Extend Health LLC Managed Health CareHealth Services Extend Health, Inc. provides health insurance services. The firm offeres medicare supplemental plans. The company was founded by Paul Zane Pilzer, Anthony E. Meyer and Bryce Williams in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Health Services |
Revolution Health Group LLC
 Revolution Health Group LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Revolution Health is a leading consumer-centric health company founded to transform how people approach their overall health and wellness. By putting individuals at the center of their own healthcare, Revolution Health allows them to make informed choices and offers more convenience and control over their individual healthcare decisions. | Technology Services |
Fannie Mae Foundation
 Fannie Mae Foundation Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Fannie Mae Foundation provides construction and general contracting services. It creates affordable homeownership and housing opportunities. The company offers a range of grants, fellowships, and awards programs. It has offices in offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Pasadena, and Philadelphia. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Lazard Frères & Co. LLC
 Lazard Frères & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Maryland)
 Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Maryland) HomebuildingConsumer Durables Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. offers community housing. Its offers include green communities, transit-oriented development, senior housing, supportive housing, rural and native American, building sustainable organizations, technical assistance and consulting, health and housing, asset management, tax credits, development and consulting, grants, conventional equity and community loan fund. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered Columbia, MD. | Consumer Durables |
Revolution Money, Inc.
 Revolution Money, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Revolution Money, Inc. provided credit card and online transaction tools and services. It offered PIN-based credit card, online person-to-person payments service with a linked stored value card, and gift card. The company was founded by Jason J. Hogg and Dax Cummings in 2007 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Technology Services |
XAPPmedia, Inc.
XAPPmedia, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services XAPPmedia, Inc. provides audio advertising services. It solutions include one vice AI, voice app managed service, voice landing pages, voice cast for podcasts and custom voice apps. The company was founded by Franklin D. Raines, Patrick B. Higbie, John Kelvie and Michael Myers in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
Bespoken Holdings, Inc.
Bespoken Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bespoken Holdings, Inc. provides technology services. It specializes in automated testing and monitoring for voice interactive artificial intelligence. The company was founded by John P. Kelvie and Franklin D. Raines and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Early Light Ventures
Early Light Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Early Light Ventures LLC (Early Light Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Sam Diener. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
XAPP AI Holdings, Inc.
XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based optimization workflow tools for teaching custom. The company is based in Centreville, VA. The CEO of the company is Patrick B. Higbie. | Technology Services |
Grain Management LLC
Grain Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grain Management LLC (Grain Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by David Grain. The firm is headquartered in Washington, Columbia. | Finance |
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