Over the past 2 decades Mark has been involved in a number of start-up predominately in the high tech and media industries. Below you will find a roster of some of his more noteworthy transactions funded primarily (or solely) by Mark. His experience has run the gamut from online commerce, traditional television and video production enterprises, web site development and other new media opportunities. His roles have ranged from private equity investor, pro-active Board Member, to acquirer/selling to-and- from both public and privately run institutions.
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SkyTV, which was founded by Mark was sold to Ziff-Davis (NYSE: ZD) in 1998 for $72m. SkyTV was acquired and later joined with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to become the genesis of the 24 cable channel on computers and technology -TechTV (later merged with G4). Smooth Jazz TV was the largest syndicated network of Jazz related television and radio content. It was sold to the principals outright in 2002 and later acquired by Crystal Media Networks in 2008. Americas Best New Homes TV – Mark acquired a variety of assets from ABNH in 2004. The show and production company represented a classic small-business turn-around challenge. The company was returned to profitability and sold in 2005. |
ROI Interactive was a cutting edge web development firm that was purchased by the principals in 1999. It eventually became a leader in affinity marketing and eventually sold to PoPMail (NASDAQ: POPM) in 2000. SeeItWork.com was the brainchild of Mark and launched in June 2000. This $18m private equity funded rich media start-up was a cutting edge, streaming video and e-commerce solutions provider.
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Mark has also participated as a private equity investor and Board of Director member for a variety of technology start-ups.
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Attenza – initially funded as an in-home computer repair and training organization, it was eventually sold to SkyWire Software in 2003. FotoMage –this private equity funded start-up was both an investment and BOD assignment. Mark eventually took over as Interim CEO in 2008. |
GoodGuys – this $1 billion retailer of consumer electronics in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington decided to develop an e-commerce spin-off in 2002 where Mark was a member of the B.O.D’s and an early stage investor. The business was acquired by CompUSA in 2004. |
