About Mark
Mark works with a broad range of private equity clients, investment banks and operating companies. Mark serves on Acclaro engagements in multiple ways –as the Engagement Director or taking ownership of the complex primary research work that contributes to solving key client issues.
Mark has worked in all aspect of private equity and venture capital including as an entrepreneur, operating executive, principal investor and as a limited partner. He also has extensive experience advising family offices on both direct investments and allocating to funds.
Drawing on over 20 years of investment experience, market research, and voice of customer work, Mark quickly finds key leaders in obscure industries, uncovers and assembles information applying an analytical framework.
Mark has worked for large multi-national companies including Amazon.com, IBM, and Boston Scientific and entrepreneurial ventures, Remote Medical International and LvlUp. He is an active advisor and board member to numerous startups including EventsPass, Karus.ai, VAST-ONIST, and Bypsea.
Mark is passionate about contemporary art and modern architecture and summer boating Puget Sound, British Columbia, and Alaska. He serves as a mentor at the Jones Foster; Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Washington and on the board of the Lee Pesky Learning Center.
Education
- Northwestern University, MBA Kellogg School of Management
- Williams College, BA Geosciences
Favorite Quote
“Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.”
- Richard Branson
Industry Experience
- Technology (hardware and software)
- Business services
- Industrial & commercial goods and services
- Manufacturing
- Logistics and distribution