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Mark Swanson
Venture Builder
Mark Swanson is a seasoned professional with a 25-year career as a CEO and CTO of VC-backed software and IT companies, having led seven startups with five successful exits, including an IPO.
He is highly skilled in discovering market opportunities, developing new products, creating innovative business models, and transforming them into successful lines of business.
Mark holds a Master of Science/MBA with a specialization in Management of Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS in Computer Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Currently, Mark serves as an innovation consultant, assisting larger companies in establishing new lines of business by leveraging emerging technologies.
Throughout his career, Mark has held key positions such as Managing Director at Lane Five Ventures, CEO at Spheriance, Owner at Bacchetta Bicycles, INC., and Consultant at Jabil and USSOCOM among others.
He has also been involved in various leadership roles including Vice President at Bright House Networks, Co-Founder/CEO at AppGenesys, and President at IXL, New York.
