Mark Alexander

Mark Alexander has over 30 years of experience in the business world. Mark began their career in 1986 as the Corporate Director of Promotions for Playboy Enterprises, Inc., where they developed and managed a thematically coherent, entertainment-based promotional event calendar. Mark then moved to Hearst in 1989 as the Western Sales Director. In 1995, they became the Senior VP, Business Development/Strategic Alliances for US Interactive, a leading e-business professional services company. In 2000, they founded EQ Venture Partners, a firm dedicated to helping visionary business leaders discover best solutions for turning innovation into significant commercial success. In 2011, they became the CEO and Managing Partner of Ascendant Growth Partners, a strategic development firm. In 2014, they were appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer of BAXCO Pharmaceutical, Inc. In 2017, they took on the role of Group VP/Business Development for Pacific Precision Metals Inc./Universal Interiors LLC. In 2018, they became the VP/Business Development for RUI Management Services. In 2020, they took on the role of Strategic Advisor for Praetorian Venture Partners, LLC. Finally, in 2021, they were appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Akila Labs.

Mark Alexander attended Cornell University from 1973 to 1978.