Martin Frey — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First person to climb the Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas (2016), recognized by Guinness World Records.
Active angel investor, promoting investing for social impact.
Served 13 years as a senior director at Cisco, leading a global support organization for major customers.
Served as managing director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (from 2004), developing programs to grow Utah businesses.
Serves on advisory councils for Utah Valley University Business School, Brigham Young University College of Engineering, and University of Utah College of Humanities.

Biography

Martin Frey is an active angel investor, business leader, and accomplished mountaineer and sailor. In 2016, he achieved a Guinness World Record as the first person to climb the world’s Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas, an accomplishment recognized by media outlets such as The Today Show, ABC News, and CNN. He frequently shares inspirational lessons on achievement as a speaker to organizations and youth.