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10 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Tal Frankfurt <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Tal Frankfurt <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 702 Old School Rd. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 901-302-7120 <br /> Email: tal.frankfurt@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2024 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: Other <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> I moved to Orange County from Asheville a year ago. In Asheville I served as a <br /> commissioner on the downtown commission for two years. <br /> I am a tech entrepreneur and I am the CEO of Cloud for Good, a technology consulting <br /> firm focusing on non-profit and higher education institutions. <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None at the moment. I previously served on the Asheville Downtown Commission. <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I have spent the past fifteen years leading Cloud for Good, a technology consulting firm that <br /> helps organizations leverage digital tools to drive economic and social impact. Through this <br /> work, I've built and scaled a company that partners with leading higher education institutions, <br /> nonprofits, and government organizations across North America; experiences that have given <br /> me a deep understanding of workforce development, innovation ecosystems, and the <br /> intersection between business growth and community well-being. <br /> In addition to building a nationally recognized business headquartered in North Carolina, I have <br /> worked closely with universities and training programs to grow local talent pipelines and create <br /> sustainable, inclusive job opportunities. This combination of entrepreneurial, technological, and <br /> civic experience directly aligns with the mission of the Economic Development Advisory Board. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I believe that economic growth and community impact go hand in hand. Serving on this board <br /> would allow me to contribute my experience in building scalable organizations and partnerships <br /> to strengthen Orange County's innovation economy and local business climate. I am particularly <br /> interested in supporting strategies that attract mission-driven businesses, foster workforce <br /> development, and ensure that our economic growth benefits all residents. <br /> Having relocated my business and family to the Triangle, I am invested in helping this <br /> community continue to thrive and in ensuring that Orange County remains a model for inclusive <br />