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Craig Etchegoyen

Background​

  • Technology patent holdings executive with extensive portfolio
  • Mentor to Frankie Colamarino for multiple years
  • Connected to high-level entertainment and business networks
  • Background character in major technology acquisitions and strategy

Business Operations & Expertise​

  • Patent Library Ownership: "Largest security patent library in the world" according to Frankie
  • Patent Subscription Service: $25,000/month subscription providing access to active patent database
  • Client Base: Approximately 40,000 clients accessing patent search and scraping services
  • Technology Acquisitions: Sold companies to Amazon, Apple, and other major technology firms

Network Connections​

  • Jerry Jones Network: Part of Dallas Cowboys owner's business circle
  • Richard Branson/Virgin: Connected to Virgin Group technology strategy and acquisitions
  • Major Technology Companies: Background influence in Amazon, Apple technology strategy

Patent & Technology Portfolio​

  • Nokia Patents: Owns significant Nokia technology patent portfolio
  • BlackBerry Patents: Controls BlackBerry technology intellectual property
  • Activision Blizzard: Activation software patents for gaming industry
  • Security Technology: Comprehensive security patent holdings across multiple industries

Business Philosophy & Operations​

  • Background Operations: Deliberately maintains low public profile - "You can't even find Craig on the internet"
  • Strategic Advisory: Provides background technology strategy for major corporations
  • Acquisition Strategy: Focuses on foundational technology patents with broad applications
  • Subscription Model: Successful recurring revenue through patent access services

Mentorship & Relationship with Frankie Colamarino​

  • Long-term Mentor: Guided Frankie through business development and technology strategy
  • Network Access: Provided connections to Virgin Group, Jerry Jones network, and technology executives
  • Strategic Guidance: Advised on technology investments, patent strategy, and business development
  • Financial Backing: Part of investment network supporting Frankie's projects and initiatives

Strategic Relevance to Partnership​

  • Patent Portfolio Access: Potential strategic value for technology development and protection
  • Technology Acquisition Expertise: Understanding of major tech company needs and acquisition patterns
  • Strategic Investment Network: Access to high-level technology investment opportunities
  • Background Strategy: Capability to provide strategic guidance while maintaining operational independence

Interaction Context (June 5, 2025)​

Mentioned by Frankie during strategic partnership discussion as example of successful background technology strategy and patent monetization. Referenced as model for maintaining influence without high public profile, and as potential resource for technology patent strategy and strategic investor access.

Notes​

Craig represents a model of technology industry influence through patent holdings and strategic advisory rather than public company building. His subscription-based patent access model demonstrates successful recurring revenue from intellectual property assets. His network connections to major technology companies and entertainment industry figures position him as valuable strategic resource for technology ventures requiring patent protection and acquisition guidance.

His relationship with Frankie suggests he may be interested in supporting technology ventures that have strategic merit and proper intellectual property protection, particularly those with potential for major technology company partnerships or acquisitions.