Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas is a serial tech entrepreneur with a strong background in sports betting and real estate technology. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional journey:

Professional Background:

Mark Thomas is best known for co-founding and serving as CEO of ZenSports, a mobile sports betting platform that offers innovative betting solutions. His entrepreneurial career includes several notable achievements:

Key Startup Ventures:

• ZenSports: Co-founded in August 2016, Thomas developed a mobile gaming platform offering:

  • Traditional sports book
  • Peer-to-peer sports betting
  • Wagering in fiat and cryptocurrencies
  • Received sports betting licenses in Nevada (2021) and Tennessee (2023)
  • Acquired by KeyStar Corp in 202212

• Reesio: Co-founded in 2012, a real estate software platform that:

  • Automated paperwork for real estate professionals
  • Raised over $1.5M in funding
  • Acquired by Realtor.com (News Corp) in 20152

Early Career: Before founding startups, Thomas worked in:

• Corporate finance and accounting at companies like McKesson, Gap, Inc., and Carl Zeiss Vision
• Executive recruiting agency (founded in 2005, sold in 2008)
• Senior Product Manager at Intuit

Personal Interests:

• Sports fan (Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers, Florida Panthers)
• Tech entrepreneur
• Crypto and blockchain enthusiast
• Advocate for longevity and cryonics4

Recent Leadership Roles:

• CEO of KeyStar Corp (January 2023 - October 2023)
• Transitioned to advisory consulting role in October 20233

Thomas has demonstrated a pattern of founding innovative tech startups, successfully scaling them, and achieving successful exits through acquisitions.