Mark Harris

Mark Harris has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mark started their career in 2010 at Vanderbilt University, where they worked as a Technology Commercialization Analyst in the Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development department. In 2010, they also briefly worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Next Generation Sequencing Analyst.

Mark then ventured into entrepreneurship and founded TriathlonDVD Productions, Inc. in 2007, where they served as the Founder and President until 2011.

In 2012, they became a Mentor at Jumpstart Foundry and continued in this role until 2015.

Mark joined NueCura Partners, LLC in 2014 as a Senior Advisor, where they worked until 2018.

From 2017 to 2017, they were an Advisory Committee Member at ABQid, Inc.

In 2018, Mark became a Mentor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and an Advisor in Residence. Mark continued in these roles until 2020.

Mark's extensive experience in the entrepreneurship and innovation field led him to become a Founder and CEO of Concert Genetics in 2010. Mark held this position until 2016, when they transitioned to the role of Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. Mark remained with Concert Genetics until 2018, and currently serves as a Board Member.

In 2019, Mark took on the role of CEO at HeroWear, where they are currently employed.

Additionally, Mark has been a member of the Entrepreneurship Advisory Council at Vanderbilt University since 2013, showcasing their expertise in the field.

Mark Harris started their education at Vanderbilt University from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Mark then continued their studies at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine from 2003 to 2009, pursuing a PhD in Cancer Biology. Following that, in 2009 to 2010, they attended Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on General Management.