Do partners at Frazier VC serve on boards?
- Frazier VC

- Feb 13
- 3 min read

If building a company is like navigating the mountains of Utah, then your board of advisors is your trail map.
Not the people carrying the pack…
Not the ones setting the pace…
But the ones who’ve walked the trail before — and can tell you where the cliffs are, where the shortcuts hide, and where the summit actually is.
At Frazier VC, the answer is simple: Yes — partners at Frazier VC do serve on boards of advisors. And when we do, it’s not symbolic. It’s strategic
Active Partners
Frazier VC is a Utah-based venture capital firm investing primarily at the Seed and Series A stages across Utah, near Salt Lake City, and throughout the Mountain West.
When we invest, we’re not looking to sit on the sidelines. We typically seek to be actively involved through:
Board seats
Board observer roles
Advisory positions when appropriate
This level of involvement allows us to stay closely aligned with founders and support key decisions as companies scale. Because early-stage companies don’t just need capital — they need experienced perspective at the right moments.
Why Board Involvement Matters
As companies move from Seed to Series A and beyond, the stakes change. Decisions around hiring, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, and long-term positioning can have outsized impact.
By serving in board roles, Frazier VC partners can:
Provide strategic guidance during critical growth phases
Help refine product and go-to-market strategy
Assist with executive hiring and team building
Support future fundraising and investor introductions
Help prepare for acquisition or IPO
Board involvement gives us the context and visibility to be helpful — not just reactive.
A Long-Term Partnership Model
Our approach is designed for long-term partnership.We typically invest early, around Seed to Series A, and aim to stay involved through follow-on investments as the company grows.
Serving in board roles helps us:
Maintain alignment with founders
Understand the business at a deeper level
Make informed decisions about future investments
Provide consistent support over time
For founders in Utah, and across the Mountain West, this creates continuity — not just a one-time capital event.
Current and Previous Board Roles
Our partners have served on boards across a wide range of companies — from early-stage startups to companies that have gone on to successful exits.
Here’s a snapshot of current and previous board involvement:
Scott Frazier
Current Board Roles:
Claravine (Observer)
Converus
Previous Board Roles:
Omniture
TruHearing
TruVision
Scott’s experience spans SaaS, healthcare, and consumer platforms, including companies that have achieved significant scale and successful exits.
David Frazier
Current Board Roles:
Previous Board Roles:
Zarista
David works closely with companies focused on B2B SaaS, vertical software, and scalable infrastructure platforms.
Liv Gheciu
Current Board Role:
Liv is actively involved with Brevium, a Utah-based healthcare technology company focused on patient reactivation.
Kendall
Current Board Role:
Previous Board Role:
PathologyWatch
Kendall’s experience reflects a focus on AI, healthcare, and data-driven platforms that are gaining traction across the Mountain West.
So, Do Partners at Frazier VC Serve in Board Roles?
Yes.
Frazier VC partners regularly serve on boards of directors, act as board observers, and occasionally take on advisory roles.
We believe in being active partners — not just capital providers — helping companies grow from early traction to scale, and ultimately to acquisition or IPO.
Because building a company doesn't have to be a solo climb. And the right people in the room can make all the difference.


