Mark Lowenstein has been a prominent figure in the wireless industry for over fifteen years, impressing many as an executive advisor, analyst, and commentator, having served as an Executive Vice President at Yankee Group and more recently as VP Strategy at Verizon Wireless. In addition, he founded his own company in 2002 called Mobile Ecosystem and led it as Managing Director. With his broad spectrum of expertise, he is well known for his insightful and informative monthly columns in Fierce Wireless and his widely read newsletter, Lens on Wireless. Moreover, Lowenstein is a graduate of Tufts University and The Fletcher School, where he studied international technology policy. His commitment to fitness has seen him spend his leisure time as the Chief Running Officer at Great Runs, a global guide to the best places to run in destinations worldwide.