About Mark
I am a…
Business adviser, Concerned citizen, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Foodie, Marketer, Parent, Project manager, Social entrepreneur, Startup
Bio
Recently started a marketing research and consulting company named Strategies for Growth focused on new product concept testing, positioning, message testing and brand development. Also working on a social enterprise start-up branded 100 Percent Wine - a premium, estate grown California wine where 100% of profits go to non-profits committed to job development for people living with disabilities.
Previously, managing equity partner in a custom marketing research firm that was acquired by Ipsos, a multi-national marketing research firm based in France.
I'm passionate about
Travel;
Bike riding;
Cooking;
Wine;
The TED story
First-timer! Joining a friend who has been talking to me about TED for years.
Things you might not know
Listening;
Asking good questions