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Mark Burrell
Builder | Leader | Advisor
Mark Burrell is a successful entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse background in marketing, film, and technology. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Hello Weldon, a parental wellness platform startup.
Career Highlights
Education and Early Career:: Burrell studied marketing and economics at Boston College. He began his professional journey as an analyst at Morgan Stanley before transitioning to the film industry.
Film Industry Experience:: In the film industry, Burrell worked as an agent trainee at ICM Partners and a creative executive at Intermedia Film. He was part of the team behind successful movies like "The Dark Knight" and "The Departed".
Entrepreneurial Ventures::
- Tongal: Burrell co-founded Tongal, an advertising company that connected freelancers with companies seeking advertising services.4
- Human Ventures Co.: In 2016, he co-founded Human Ventures Co., an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on startups that use technology to improve people's lives.
- Hello Weldon: In 2019, Burrell co-founded Hello Weldon with his sister Lynn Burrell. The company aimed to provide personalized, accessible guidance for parents facing daily and ongoing challenges.13
Hello Weldon
As CEO of Hello Weldon, Burrell led the company's growth and strategic initiatives:
- In April 2021, Weldon acquired Family5, a popular parenting app, to accelerate the development of their expert-centered parental support platform.1
- The Weldon platform offered coaching, community support, and content for parents at every stage of their parenting journey.1
- Weldon partnered with companies like Spotify to provide access to their platform for employees worldwide.1
Recent Developments
In May 2022, Spring Health, a B2B-focused mental health startup, acquired Weldon for an undisclosed amount. Following the acquisition, Mark Burrell joined Spring Health's product team.23
Currently, Burrell's LinkedIn profile lists him as a consultant at BeMe Health.3 He remains active on social media, describing himself as a "Co-Founder Tongal / Co-Founder Weldon (acquired by Spring Health) /Dad/Husband/Optimist/SNL Fanatic".4
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