| Patricia has been a member of The Angels’ Forum since 2006 with interests in hi-tech, entertainment, medical, mobile services and automotive. She was one of the owners and Co-CEOs of frogdesign inc., a strategic, creative consulting firm operating in the US, Asia and Europe. She blends creative leadership with hands-on style and has architected one of the most significant business agreements in the industry with manufacturing giant Flextronics in 2004, and a subsequent deal with private equity fund of Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. in September 2006. While at frog, Patricia also had a key role in managing major accounts such as HP and Motorola.. She is still a strategic advisor to the company in the capacity of frog fellow.
Patricia was honored by YWCA’s Tribute to Women in Silicon Valley in 2003. She is a member of the Board of Blink Twice, a NY based company that she has guided through product launch of a communication device for people with cerebral palsy. Patricia lives in Los Gatos with her world-renowned designer husband Hartmut Esslinger and their children Max (12) and Anna (10). They are also the owners of the San Jose Frogs, a semi-professional soccer club playing in the USL/PDL division. Patricia was born in Germany where she studied languages before coming to the US in 1984.
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