Mark E. Swanson, Special Limited Partner, Entrepreneur in Residence

Mark Swanson is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and technology consultant. A combination of unusual curiosity, classic engineering education, and rigorous military discipline have fueled a successful career as a visionary executive. Mark's twenty-five-year career has focused on executing disruptive business models that leverage Internet Software and Services.  He has served as the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Technology Officer in half a dozen startups and senior executive in two multi-billion-dollar companies. Mark describes himself as an "Innovation capitalist," helping large organizations transition to digital-first by leveraging startups to solve problems with technological solutions.

Mark's industry recognition includes two Inc. 500 awards, two Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards, two Emmy Awards, Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernst & Young International Entrepreneur Award, and New York City Champions of Technology Award.  Mark graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Technology Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.