Owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban is also a well known investor, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and TV personality. Some of his most notable television work includes being one of the “sharks” on the hit TV show, Shark Tank. One of the most prominent names in TV and sports, Cuban has been named one of GQ's Men of the Year... read full bio
Mark Frauenfelder is the founder of Boing Boing, a blog about cultural curiosities and interesting technologies with five million monthly unique viewers and the winner of the Bloggies' Lifetime Achievement and Best Group Blog awards. He's the founding editor-in-chief of MAKE, the only magazine exclusively devoted to do-it-yourself projects. He's the founding editor-in-chief of Wired Online, and was an editor... read full bio
Mark Gallagher has worked in Formula One for almost 30 years and has spent the last 15 working as senior executive within the management of Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and Cosworth. While operating at the centre of this fascinating sports business, Mark has worked directly with the world’s top drivers and team owners, giving him a privileged understanding... read full bio
Mark Hemmer joined Vesta Hospitality as vice president of operations. He eventually rose through the ranks to become chief operating officer and later, president. Hemmer is in charge of overseeing the daily operations for all properties included in the company's portfolio. The specific areas of concentration include revenue creation, service quality standards, profitability, associate retention and associate development. He was the regional director of... read full bio
Upon his appointment to the board of directors of Hyatt Hotels Company, Mark S. Hoplamazian was made president and chief executive officer. Hoplamazian formerly held the post of president of The Pritzker Organization (TPO), the main financial and investment advisor for the interests of the Pritzker family company. He worked with TPO for 17 years and during that time advised several... read full bio
Mark J. Penn has spent over thirty years advising business and political leaders on what people really think and how they really feel.The New York Times has called him The Guru of Small Things because of his unique ability to find and motivate niche groups in society. Combining innovative techniques to win major corporate, marketing and political battles, Mr. Penn... read full bio
Mark Jeffries also provides a distinctive voice (and accent) to the moderator's arena. As a former British television host, economist and stockbroker, Mark brings a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience to the events he facilitates. It's also his ability to quickly master the intricacies of business within any industry coupled with a sharp wit and television presence that... read full bio
Mark Kaplan is a principal for The Dagoba Group, an organization development and training firm that specializes in leadership development, diversity and inclusion. He has been consulting since 1986 and has advised organizations in the areas of management development, executive coaching, team building and group dynamics, organizational assessment, and diversity management, assessment, and strategy development. He has worked with global... read full bio
Mark Liu is a fashion and textile designer. Having worked freelance and as a consultant for fashion labels. Mark Liu’s experience in the fashion industry and passion for eco-sustainability to push boundaries of fashion through innovative textile design. Mark Liu has been labeled as one of the leading proponents in the next wave of eco-ware and eco-responsible fashion designers. Mark... read full bio
Mark Mahoney is a prominent figure in the business and philanthropic worlds, with a diverse range of interests and passions. As a member of the board of directors for Ocean Spray, Zachary Horton Foundation, and the Givers Gain Foundation, Mark is committed to making a positive impact in the world. In addition to his work on various boards, Mark is a... read full bio
Mark McCool is an online business expert with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, sales, and business development, as well as his ability to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals. Throughout his career, Mark has helped thousands of individuals and companies achieve success in the online business world.... read full bio
Mark Penn is an American former pollster, strategist, lobbyist and author who is the President and Managing Partner of The Stagwell Group. He has also previously been the executive of the Microsoft Corporation as well as for the PR firm Burson Cohn & Wolfe. Penn earned his B.A. in political science from Harvard University and went on to earn his... read full bio
Mark Ramadan is co-founder of Sir Kensington’s ketchup. As the co-founder and CEO of Sir Kensington’s, Ramadan manages all the day-to-day operations and focuses on the long-term strategy of the company. Prior to his work with Sir Kensington’s, Ramadan worked as an analyst for Goldman Sachs and then was a business analyst for McKinsey & Company. Ramadan graduated with a... read full bio
American drummer and corporate speaker Mark Schulman is well known for his outstanding performances in a variety of musical genres. He established himself as one of the most sought-after drummers in the business when he was hired as Cher's tour drummer for her D2K Tour. Schulman is a multi-talented musician in addition to being a skilled drummer. He also excels... read full bio
Mark Thompson is a highly accomplished person with a broad variety of skills as a successful company leader, senior executive coach, and New York Times best-selling book. With a plethora of knowledge and experience, he has made a name for himself in the fields of business and personal growth. Thompson has developed his abilities in assisting and coaching leaders to realize... read full bio
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is The Digital Speaker, the world’s foremost expert on all things metaverse and holds the distinction of being the first person to host a TEDx talk entirely virtually from the metaverse. He is the future tech strategist and entrepreneur who looks at technology and the impact on business and society. As a speaker, he offers an... read full bio
Mark Zandi has been the Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics, where he has been a director in economic research. Zandi was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and he has earned his B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before going on to earn his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Zandi began his career... read full bio
Considered a programming prodigy from the beginning, Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO of Facebook, and ranked as the 5th richest person in the world. He is responsible for setting the overall direction and product strategy for the company. He co-founded Facebook with assistance from friends at Harvard including Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Mostkovitz, Chris Hughes, and Andrew McCollum. He now leads... read full bio
Markus Giesler is an associate professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business. His main research focus currently is market system dynamics, or the study of how consumers and other social factors are shaped by various markets. He has been recognized by Wired, Fortune, and Poets & Quants as an outstanding business expert. Notably, he was named on the... read full bio
Marlayna LeClair is a driven and passionate entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the world of hemp-based products. She is the founder and CEO of Good Ol’ Boys LLC, a company that specializes in creating high-quality, broad-spectrum hemp products. LeClair's interest in hemp-based products started when she was struggling with chronic pain and anxiety. She found that using... read full bio
