C5i Corporation
Carl N. Grant, Board of Advisory
Carl N. Grant, Board of Advisory

Carl N. Grant, Board of Advisory

Carl N. Grant, Board of Advisory

Carl Grant brings a wealth of business expertise and contacts to C5i.  He is currently the Executive Vice President of Business Development for Cooley LLP, where he manages business development firm wide. Mr. Grant, has served as Executive Director-Technology Industry for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the world’s largest professional services organization. At PwC, he led the firm’s high-tech business development initiatives in the National Capital Region, during a time of unprecedented growth for the firm and its clients. Prior to joining PwC, Mr. Grant managed the Capital Attraction Program for Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, an initiative that more than doubled the number of venture capital funds in that county.

Mr. Grant also served as Vice President of Business Development for two venture capital-backed technology companies in the northern Virginia area and was also a Director in a division of Multimedia, Inc. leading up to and through Gannett's $1.8 billion acquisition of the company.

Mr. Grant served over 10 years in the Army National Guard and Reserve as an Airborne Infantry Officer, where he achieved the rank of Major. As Public Affairs Officer for the 29th Infantry Division -- a five-state, 11, 000 soldier unit -- he was responsible for media relations, community relations and command information. Mr. Grant led a number of successful overseas public affairs missions during his two tours to Central America, and was awarded the Virginia Bronze Star for meritorious service as Aide to the Adjutant General of Virginia.

Mr. Grant is a Commissioner with the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, Chairman of High Tech Prayer Breakfast - DC Metro, Inc and on the Board of Directors of Catoctin Bible Church. He previously served on the Boards of ACG National Capital Chapter and Leadership Fairfax, Inc., and is also an active member of MAVA, NYVCA and NVTC.

Mr. Grant holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a BSJ with honors from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.