Mark Stagen

Mark Stagen is a prominent entrepreneur and executive known for his leadership in various industries. He is the Founder of Third Peak, an exclusive peer-to-peer membership organization designed for Presidents, CEOs, and business owners. Stagen has a notable history of founding and successfully selling multiple companies, which have collectively generated over $1 billion in revenue.13

Education and Early Career

Stagen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Yale University, where he also played on the football team. He began his professional journey in real estate development before transitioning into technology and healthcare sectors.2

Notable Ventures

1. Emerald Health Services: Stagen founded this healthcare staffing firm, which became one of the largest in the U.S. He successfully sold Emerald to Webster Capital in 2018.12

2. Telecore: As a co-founder, he helped establish this broadband technology firm, which was later sold to Viasource Communications, where he played a role in the company's IPO.12

3. Youth Business Alliance: He founded this non-profit organization aimed at educating and inspiring high school students in economically challenged areas about business and entrepreneurship.13

Leadership Roles

Stagen has served in various leadership capacities, including as a member of the advisory board for PTTOW! and as the Pacific Region Board Chair for YPO (Young Presidents' Organization). He has also been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year and has served as a judge for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.23

Teaching and Mentorship

He has contributed to education as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business, where he taught courses on business feasibility and entrepreneurship.23

Mark Stagen's diverse experience and successful entrepreneurial ventures have established him as a respected figure in the business community, particularly in leadership and mentorship roles.