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Mr. Steven A. Kornfeld, CFA MBA, is a Director at Franklin Venture Partners LLC, a Chief Strategy Officer at Joyous, Inc., an Independent Director at Forte Biosciences, Inc. and a Co-Managing Partner at Castle Peak Partners LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Forte Biosciences, Inc. and Lark Technologies, Inc. Mr. Kornfeld was previously employed as a Vice President & Research Analyst by Franklin Advisers, Inc., a Vice President & Portfolio Manager by Franklin Resources, Inc., and a Co-Manager by Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund.
He received his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Steven Kornfeld active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FORTE BIOSCIENCES | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-31 |
Castle Peak Partners LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-01-31 |
Lark Technologies, Inc.
Lark Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops online healthcare platform | Director/Board Member | - |
Franklin Venture Partners LLC
Franklin Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Venture Partners invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for late stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 2025-04-30 |
Former positions of Steven Kornfeld
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers provides advisory services to a range of products and separate accounts which utilize various investment strategies including equity, fixed income, core, hybrid, and multi-asset strategies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up investment analysis to select securities within a specific sector or industry. | Analyst-Equity | 2020-01-31 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-01-31 |
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Franklin Resources, Inc.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company which provides investment management services | Finance |
Lark Technologies, Inc.
Lark Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops online healthcare platform | Technology Services |
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Advisers provides advisory services to a range of products and separate accounts which utilize various investment strategies including equity, fixed income, core, hybrid, and multi-asset strategies. The firm employs fundamental, bottom-up investment analysis to select securities within a specific sector or industry. | Finance |
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 |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Franklin Venture Partners LLC
Franklin Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Franklin Venture Partners invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for late stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Forte Biosciences, Inc.
Forte Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides dermatological therapies and related services | Health Technology |
Castle Peak Partners LLC |
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