Mark Swanson

Executive Chairman at Vu Technologies

Mark Swanson has an extensive work history in various leadership roles. Mark is currently the Chairman and CTO at Vū Technologies. In 2001, they co-founded and became the Managing Director of Lane Five Ventures, a technology consulting and angel investment firm. Mark has also been the owner, co-founder, and CEO of Bacchetta Bicycles, a leading recumbent cycle manufacturing company, which they sold after 20 years. Mark served as the CEO of Spheriance from 2020 to 2022 and was the Chairman of Diamond View in 2021. Additionally, Mark has held positions such as Lead Consultant at Jabil and USSOCOM, where they led technology innovation projects. Mark also served as the Vice President at Bright House Networks, responsible for strategic initiatives and managed voice services. Furthermore, Mark was the Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Telovations, a Cloud Telephony Company. Mark invested in and turned around a marketing firm, Boost Branding, where they served as Chairman. Mark has a track record of creating transformational business initiatives, building new service lines, and driving revenue growth. Mark has also been involved in projects involving Israeli Fintech startups, blockchain applications for real estate, and broadband infrastructure solutions.

Mark Swanson earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Management of Technology (MOT). Mark completed this program in 1994. Prior to that, Mark attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Engineering. The exact start and end years of their time at West Point are not specified.

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  • Executive Chairman

    August 1, 2023 - present

  • Chairman/CTO Vū Technologies

    February, 2021