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Frank Gruber is an American entrepreneur and journalist focusing on emerging technologies. He is the CEO and co-founder of Tech Cocktail, a media company and events organization.

Background
Gruber was raised in Chicago, Illinois. He received his BS in Computer Information Systems Technology from Purdue University and received a MS in Computer Science from Northwestern University.

Notability
In May 2013, Gruber spearheaded Tech Cocktail's $2.5 million investment raise from Tony Hsieh's (the CEO of Zappos.com) Downtown Project.

Awards
Gruber was named one of the 100 DC Tech Titans by Washingtonian Magazine in May 2013, 2011, and 2009. He was also named one of Forbes Top 20 Most Media Connected In Tech. In 2008 Tech Cocktail was awarded the Illinois I.T. Association CityLIGHTS Award for their positive impact on the Illinois technology community.